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GROVETOWN, Ga (WJBF)- People in grovetown are speaking out in concern of a stray cat they say has been their “Animal Ambassador” for years. Annabelle is a 13-year-old cat who has been a beloved fixture at the Grovetown tag office all of her life. Now, after a complaint removed her shelter from its longtime location, […

COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – The Columbia County Sheriff’s office is investigating the death of a child. A 9-year-old boy was found dead in his home on Carnoustie Court in Martinez on Wednesday morning. No foul play is suspected. Count on NewsChannel 6 to share the latest details as they become available. This is a […

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Two recent lawn mower deaths in our region are highlighting just how dangerous routine yard work can be. In Augusta, 67-year-old Robert Duncan of Aiken County died Sept. 12 after the riding mower he was operating overturned into the Augusta Canal near Fenwick Street and James Brown Boulevard.

COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A new study released by the Columbia County Economic Development Authority projects the Google data center campus under construction off Interstate 20 could generate $4 billion over 35 years for the county. The study says money spent on items such as property taxes and spending...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Downtown businesses are adjusting operations ahead of Sunday’s Ironman race, including changes to entrances and to-go service. Mellow Mushroom General Manager Parker Edwards said the restaurant has dealt with disruptions before. “I mean the hurricane, the construction, ice storms a couple of

My wallet did not expect a break like this. Neither did I. I checked out at a grocery store expecting the usual sticker shock and instead did a double take at the total. Gas was cheaper down the street. Dinner that night cost less than a fast food order back...

CordenPharma, a manufacturer of pharmaceutical and biotech products, broke ground this week on a $200 million expansion of its manufacturing facility in North Augusta, South Carolina. Gov. Henry McMaster attended the groundbreaking for the facility, which is expected to bring more than 200 jobs to the area. The new fac

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Another disruptive phase of Broad Street construction has begun, potentially affecting businesses in the heart of downtown that have been dealing with headaches for months. Crews have now moved into the next phase of the Broad Street Improvements Project, working on the outside lanes between

A historic day for Bamberg County emergency respose. Bamberg County leaders, first responders and community members gathered for a ceremony that included a groundbreaking for the new Bamberg County Emergency Operations Center, a dedication of a First Responders Memorial and an unveiling of a historic marker for the Old

The Ironman 70.3 will return Sept. 27 after being scrapped in 2024 when Hurricane Helene hit. Organizers predict 3,000 athletes will show up, bringing family members and friends who'll fill hotels and restaurants across the area. Racing kicks off at 7:15 a.m. Athletes plunge into the water at the Sharon...