Augusta GA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A state bar complaint was filed against Augusta’s district attorney by a former deputy who sued the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office alleging racial discrimination. The complaint by Quincy Cannon alleges violation of a rule requiring fairness to opposing party and counsel. The filing says...

COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. — Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced the indictment of three people on Monday for trafficking in the separate cases of two girls who had been reported missing. According to AG Carr, the underage girls were recovered through the course of the investigation. A 29-year-old, Sean...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Despite the cloudiness, a full moon was present on Saturday, with January’s full moon named the “Wolf moon.”. This year was a supermoon, meaning the moon appears to be a bit larger than normal. The Phinizy Center offered hikes Saturday evening to learn about...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Henry Brigham Community Center is hosting a Repack the Backpack event on Monday. The event starts at 11 a.m., and continues until supplies last. Despite the cloudiness, a full moon was present on Saturday, with January’s full moon named the “Wolf moon.”. At...

State Rep. Lynn Heffner announced her resignation from the Georgia House of Representatives effective immediately.

Currently, there are 68 precincts and 42 polling locations in Richmond County. Officials want to trim that to 55 precincts and 36 polling locations.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – A local author spent the day connecting with young readers at Barnes & Noble in Augusta, sharing her new children’s book focused on understanding and managing emotions. Eva Creel is the author of The Gobblers, a humorous and imaginative story that explores how anger...

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 79-year-old man who went missing early Friday morning. What’s Happening: Abdullah Mizak Muhammad was last seen leaving his home on the 2500 Block of Rhodes Drive around 1:00 a.m. on January 2, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — A man is behind bars in Georgia after he was caught only wearing a tablecloth while allegedly trying to steal a car, according to police. On Dec. 2, police received a report of a stolen car they believed to be in the possession of Mackienzy Kahl. Later that day, officers found the car, but Kahl...

COCHRAN, Ga. - The Knights were back on the court on Saturday after a long holiday break as they hosted the Jaguars of Augusta University. The Knights won their previous game against Flagler College while the Jaguars lost their previous game against Columbus State. The Knights went down early after...