Underground pipe work closes part of James Brown Boulevard
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A part of James Brown Boulevard will close Monday as crews work to install new underground piping. City officials say the closure will be on northbound James Brown Boulevard between Broad Street and Reynolds Street. The closure is expected to remain in place through August 24,...
Miami landlord disputes knowledge of Pace Corners business license issue
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) -A Miami landlord says he was not aware his Augusta apartment complex was operating without a business license, but an open records request obtained by News 12 shows otherwise. Shakill Garnett, a tenant at Pace Corners, said he was sick for months while living with mold and...
Move-in day marks start of a new year at Augusta University | PHOTOS
The hallways echoed with rolling carts, greetings from volunteers and the excitement of a new beginning as students arrived at Augusta University for move-in day. Our photographers captured the sights, smiles and busy moments as campus came to life ahead of the fall semester. This story was created with the assistance
North Augusta middle schooler brings Airsoft gun to campus
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) – A Paul Knox Middle School student is facing consequences after bringing an Airsoft gun to campus, administrators say. On Monday, a student brought the Airsoft and showed it to other students, according to the principal of the school at 1804 Wells Road. In the...
Georgia firefighting conference to bring statewide training to Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Fire service leaders from across Georgia will gather in Augusta this month for a weeklong conference. With a focus on training, safety and collaboration, the 2026 Georgia Fire Service Conference is set for Aug. 24-29 at the Augusta Marriott Convention Center. The event is hosted in...
Georgia’s data center boom raises questions about power, costs
A massive new data center campus is coming to Columbia County, as Georgia continues to attract major technology investments and faces growing demand for electricity.
Finding Solutions: Salvation Army pajama drive addresses shelter’s most needed items
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Pajamas and undergarments are among the most needed and least donated items at the Salvation Army’s Center of Hope, according to shelter officials. The Salvation Army of Augusta is teaming up with Bradley’s BBQ for its August Bedtime Basics pajama drive. Major Jonathan Raymer...
Mayor-elect to host listening sessions for Augusta residents
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Mayor-elect Steven Kendrick will begin hosting Community Engagement Sessions on Monday evening. The sessions invite Augusta residents to share their priorities directly Kendrick and his transition team. Each meeting will begin at 6 p.m.:. Aug. 17 – Diamond Lakes Community Center. Aug. 20 – He
Aiken woman turns experience helping businesses into coffee shop
A new coffee shop has opened on Richland Avenue in Aiken’s Eastside Village, offering coffee, pastries, a lunch menu and more.
Raccoon bite at Blanchard Woods Park in Evans, animal submitted for rabies test
The Columbia County Health Department is notifying the public of a raccoon bite that occurred at Blanchard Woods Park in Evans.
