Augusta GA

Vancouver-based West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. has announced that it will permanently close its lumber mills in Augusta, Georgia, and in 100 Mile House, British Columbia, by the end of 2025. The decision, per the company, "is the result of timber supply challenges and soft lumber markets." West Fraser says...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – A rabid cat was involved in an incident with a Richmond County resident, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH). The incident occurred around Milledgeville Road and Gordon Highway area of Augusta on October 31st. Animal Control collected the cat. The Richmond County Health...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The suspect accused of killing his ex-wife and her mother in a store parking lot will remain behind bars. Friday morning, Hajir Talebzadeh was denied bond. He went before Judge John Flythe for that hearing. In September, police say he shot ‘Melissa Domingo’ and her mother Elizabeth in the...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is searching for three missing teenage girls. Trinity Armour, Destinee Vaughn, and Sarah Beard were last seen on Thursday, November 6th, at 6:30 pm, at “Leading Everyone to Success”, group home located at 5007 Old Waynesboro in Augusta. Trinity Armour and...

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around waynesboro..

Many people in the community have found a purpose lending a helping hand, even to neighbors hesitant to reach out about assistance.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Steven Kendrick, Augusta’s chief deputy tax commissioner, is set to kick off his campaign for mayor of Augusta on Saturday. The public event will start at 12 p.m. at the South Augusta Tag Office, 3463A Peach Orchard Road. According to a press release, the location...

Investigators in Edgefield County are looking into what destroyed a house in Trenton on Thursday.

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - One person was injured in a shooting in North Augusta, according to the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the shooting just before 9:30 p.m. Thursday in the 600 block of Weston, near Hutchinson Drive. The victim was taken to Wellstar MCG Medical...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - For most families, nothing replaces having a roof over their head. With rising prices, higher housing costs and now the government shutdown, more are struggling to make ends meet. Families approved for Augusta’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program are still waiting for promised help months...