Augusta cleanup efforts complicated by well-meaning street donations
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - As Augusta prepares for Golf Week, city crews are paving streets and clearing trash. But outreach workers say a year-round pattern of well-intentioned donations near bridges and homeless camps is making that work harder — and keeping people on the street longer. Major Robert Silas...
CSRA teen finds his shot, earns spot among world’s best
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Jacob Judson was just looking for a hobby. Now, the CSRA teenager is one of the top junior sporting clays shooters in the world. Judson said he first got involved in shooting sports around age 14 or 15 after struggling to find an activity that felt like the right fit. What began with 4-H...
Former Wagener police chief being investigated by SLED
On Feb. 9, the council voted to appoint Jermaine Martinas Wagener police chief. Martin had been serving as the interim chief since Jan. 12.
Rory McIlroy explains Masters Champions Dinner menu as Augusta return nears
Rory McIlroy is preparing for a special return to Augusta National in just three weeks’ time. The reigning Masters champion will host the iconic Champions Dinner on the Tuesday evening, a tradition reserved for those who have won the Green Jacket. Now, McIlroy has revealed his full menu for the occasion, along with...
This Secret Salt Cave In Georgia Will Leave You Feeling Refreshed And Completely Rejuvenated
You know that feeling when your shoulders are permanently attached to your ears and your stress level could power a small city?. There’s a glowing cave in Evans, Georgia, where you can literally sit in a room made of salt and let all that tension melt away like butter on a hot biscuit.
‘Let’s take some pride’: Illegal dumping plagues Augusta neighborhoods
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Illegal dumping in Augusta is draining resources and frustrating neighborhoods as the Marshal’s Office handles hundreds of cases each year with a fraction of the staff it once had. The Marshal’s Office told commissioners it handled 691 cases in 2024 and 673 in 2025. So...
Will’s Dills are Augusta’s artisanal pickle sensation
Will McCranie's is the creator of Will's Dills, a pickle that's made in Downtown Augusta and for this episode the team stopped in to find out what Will's business is all about.
Road open after chemical spill shuts down Columbia Nitrogen Drive in Augusta
UPDATE: 7:28 p.m. – The Augusta Fire Department confirmed Wednesday evening that the spill on Columbia Nitrogen Road has been cleaned and is open for public access. AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and Hazmat crew are on the scene of a chemical spill at 1419 Columbia Nitrogen Drive. Dispatch...
Mosh Pitt Eats: Family sandwich shop thrives in Martinez, Ga
Mosh Pitt Eats is a place where you can get sandwiches, wraps, and more. The Roadtrip team stopped in and spoke with owner, Jason Parrish about the business, what its been like growing, and how much the community has supported them since opening.
Burn victim life-flighted after house fire in Edgefield County
JOHNSTON, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A person was flown to a burn center in Augusta after a fire badly damaged a mobile home in Edgefield County Thursday. Rescuers called in a medical helicopter to transport the victim to the burn center due to the severity of the injuries. Johnston Fire Department...

















