Augusta GA

Newly obtained state records show a former Richmond County major, who was arrested last week, had decades of law enforcement experience, thousands of hours of training – and now has key certifications suspended.

RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – A male victim is facing life-threatening injuries after being shot on Wednesday. According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, officers responded to the 800 block of Strother Drive in reference to shots being fired and one person being down. Deputes say, when they arrived, they locate

A major discount fashion retailer is pushing back its planned opening at Augusta Mall. Primark has announced that "as we get the store ready for shoppers, we are no longer set to open our doors on Sept. 10," spokeswoman Mary Hanna told The Augusta Chronicle on Wednesday. Candid cameras: Richmond County sheriff tightens

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 10-year-old South Georgia girl is preparing for a bone marrow transplant after her cancer returned, according to her family. Christiana Jones was first diagnosed with Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma nearly two years ago. Her mother, Faylisha James, said the diagnosis was difficult to receive

COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A hunter caught an 8-foot, 6-inch alligator over the weekend at Clarks Hill Lake, an area where alligators are rarely found. Tony Trobaugh made the catch near the Keg Creek area of the lake. It was his first alligator he’s caught. Trobaugh said the...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – It’s after Labor Day at Diamond Lakes, but they’re still thinking a waterpark would be a good investment. “I believe so. I really think that would be a good thing to have is the water park,” said Barbara Roberts. In 2021, Augusta voters approved $5 million in sales tax money to […]

HARLEM, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Columbia County Sheriff’s Office deputies have started a search for a man on Tuesday evening. The search is taking place near Harlem along Old Augusta Road where a man was having a mental health crisis and threatening to harm himself, according to deputies. A teen...

AUGUSTA — A man was attacked with a gun early Wednesday on Gordon Highway in Augusta, and the person who fired is still unidentified. What happened: Just before 1 a.m., a man was visiting a woman in the 1600 block of Gordon Highway when an unknown man attacked him with a firearm. The victim got away and called police.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Richmond County deputies are looking for a man after he was accused of attacking another man in Augusta early Wednesday morning. Deputies say Gerald Antonio Freeman Jr., 44, is wanted for aggravated assault. Deputies responded to Scottish Inn, 1636 Gordon Highway, at 12:48 a.m. in reference..

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF) – First responders are still on the scene of an 18-wheeler crash in North Augusta. The incident happened on I-20 at mile marker 3. Most of the interstate is now open. Authorities said the contents of the trailer have been compromised and Aiken County Hazmat Team has been notified.   SCHP, […]