Augusta GA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A giant inflatable brain appeared on the lawn of Piedmont Augusta, allowing people to walk through and learn how to identify stroke symptoms. The exhibit was part of Stroke Awareness Month. Visitors stepped inside the inflatable brain to see what a stroke looks like and learn how to spot one.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Gordon Highway near Haynes Station is where Augusta’s first data center has been approved, but city leaders say more are on the way. “They’re popping up everywhere, there’s going to be one another one being proposed sooner or later in the south Augusta area,” said Commissioner Catherine Smith Rice

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Josey High School is entering a new era as it transforms into the Josey College and Career Academy, but first, Eagle Nation is coming home one more time. Alumni are invited back for a final tour of the school and a balloon release Tuesday. It’s a...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded new contracts for projects in our area. McLendon Enterprises has been awarded a $2.71 million project to build a new roundabout at the intersection of US Route 1/State Route 4 and Kite Road. The roundabout is expected to reduce...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Richmond County Sheriff’s Office will conduct joint training exercises on Tuesday at the Dogwood Terrace Apartment Complex off Old Savannah Road. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit and Special Weapons and Tactics Team will begin training at approximately 8 a.m. and conclude during the after

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating Sydnie Yilmaz, 39, who deputies say is wanted in connection with a Cruelty to Children in the 1st Degree investigation tied to an incident on Telfair Street. According to an incident report, deputies...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta city leaders are concerned about illegal dumping. When Augusta Commission members met Tuesday at the committee level, City Administrator Tameka Allen described the problem. She said officials recently toured some of the worst sites in Augusta and found “ungodly looking” areas that nee

EDGEFIELD, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 39-year-old inmate died after he was found unresponsive Monday night at the Federal Correctional Institution Edgefield, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Officials said Dale Scott was found unresponsive at about 10:35 p.m. Tuesday. Employees began life-saving measures and reque

AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – A woman is behind bars in Aiken County charged with Accessory After the Fact to a Felony and Obstructing Justice. Reports stated Jennifer Blanchard knowingly helped a man accused of Attempted Murder. Jason Roy Walker was arrested and charged with Assault/Attempted Murder and the Possession of a Wea

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The family of a 25-year-old Augusta woman shot and killed earlier this month is speaking out, demanding answers. Khyla Rodriguez was found shot to death on Cameron Drive on May 15. Richmond County investigators have questioned three people, but no one has been charged in connection with her d