Augusta GA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – This is Jackson Road, about halfway between Walton Way and Wrightsboro Road on Friday, January 29th. The hill may not look like much now… But NewsChannel 6’s John Hart stood in this exact same spot just more than a year ago and watched driver after driver get to the top of […]

RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – A man has been arrested after authorities attempted a traffic stop of a stolen vehicle. According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, members of the Crime Suppression Team observed a stolen vehicle identified as a 2020 Silver Ford Ranger was observed traveling down Deans Bridge near...

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- For nearly a year construction has been underway at Bridge Builder Communities. Now the tiny homes are taking shape. For months, the construction site didn’t really look like much as crews created the infrastructure. But now people passing by can see what this campus for teens aging out of foster...

Organizers provided an update Friday on progress made for the new Augusta arena as of January this year.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Richmond County Schools has rescheduled public hearings on proposed changes to the district after weather forced delays. Two public hearings will be held next month to discuss recommendations that include closing Josey High School and Murphey Middle School to create a college and career...

RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who is wanted for Burglary in the first degree. According to authorities, the incident happened on December 31st, 2025 on the 30th block of Indian Cove Road. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man as Hamilton...

9:40 p.m.: McDuffie County announces several closures. The McDuffie County Transfer Station, Raysville Campground, and Big Hart Campground will be closed this weekend. Recreation games have been cancelled for Saturday and Sunday. Sweetwater Gym will be closed until Feb. 3. McDuffie County is not offering any...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - After serving in the military for more than two decades, Judy Mitchell now wants to serve the community in a different way through her new restaurant, Diamond Cuisine, on Broad Street. The sign outside the restaurant reads “Grab a friend. Make a memory.” For Mitchell, the...

CSRA (WJBF) –  Here are the current closings this weekend due to potential winter weather as reported to the WJBF NewsChannel 6 newsroom: RICHMOND COUNTY: AIKEN COUNTY: COLUMBIA COUNTY:

AUGUSTA, Georgia — Textron E-Z-GO LLC, a Textron Inc. company, announces the next generation of its groundbreaking E-Z-GO Liberty vehicle for the 2027 model year, redesigned from the ground up to offer an unparalleled ride, whether it’s traveling the neighborhood or traversing the golf course. Automotive features...