Buffalo wander onto federal land near Clarks Hill Lake
CLARKS HILL LAKE, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A small group of buffalo spent some time relaxing Friday near Clarks Hill Lake. The tagged buffalo were spotted Friday morning at the Clarks Hill Wildlife Management Area. The land near Clarks Hill Lake is owned by the federal government but managed by the...
Keysville mayor arrested after clash that followed slur against him
KEYSVILLE, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Keysville Mayor James Neely was arrested after an altercation with a city employee that involved a potential racial slur, authorities say. According to an incident report from the Burke County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to Keysville City Hall, 120 Old Waynesboro Road, for a...
These 2 Georgia cities are getting their first Trader Joe’s. Where?
With collectible bags and unique food, Trader Joe's has garnered a cult following, with many fans hungry for the chain to expand as close as possible. That's happening for two Georgia cities in the not-too-distant future. Where is Trader Joe's opening new stores in Georgia? Trader Joe's announced on its website a new...
New off-campus student housing planned for Augusta’s Sandhills area
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- College students in Augusta will soon get new off-campus housing. Tuesday, Augusta commissioners approved a rezoning request for a student housing development in the Sandhills neighborhood. WJBF NewsChannel 6 talked to people who live in the area and opinions are mixed. “Those are going to be our...
More lane closures planned for Broad Street in March
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Starting Monday, March 2nd, there will be more lane closures on Broad Street between Fifth and Sixth streets. The inside lanes will be closed. On-street parking directly alongside buildings will remain available, and sidewalk access to businesses will not be affected. Drivers heading that...
Day Trippin’-Savanah River Site Museum
This month’s Daytrippin’ is about 90 minutes away in Aiken, SC. The Savannah River Site Museum is on Laurens Street SW. The SRS Museum tells the history with technological, and scientific history, scientific achievements, social and ecological accomplishment of the Savannah Rivers Site, know to the longtime local as...
New emergency room taking shape in North Augusta
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) — The new free-standing emergency room in North Augusta is taking shape after a groundbreaking in November. The ER is being built off Martintown Road in front of the YMCA. It will operate 24/7 and include CT and X-ray machines. Officials say the facility is...
Doctors Hospital cuts ribbon on new diagnostic center
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A new women’s diagnostic center opened Thursday at Doctors Hospital, expanding breast cancer detection services with advanced technology, including 3-D mammograms, biopsies and MRIs. The ribbon cutting was from noon to 2 p.m. at 3624 J Dewey Gray Circle. The center is part of Doctors...
Construction underway for $130 million upgrades at Piedmont Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – If you’re driving around the medical district in downtown Augusta, you’re most likely going to see a construction site. Piedmont Augusta continues to focus on giving the best care to patients, especially in case of emergencies. “Currently, not 100% of our hospital has emergency power. So, if...
Gas leak slows traffic on Old Evans Road in Columbia County
MARTINEZ, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A gas leak caused detours on a Columbia County roadway on Thursday afternoon. The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office says crews were working on a gas leak on Old Evans Road just around 12 p.m. A new restaurant opened in Columbia County in October, offering elevated...
