Augusta GA

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Aiken City Council voted 6-1 Monday to approve the final reading of an ordinance allowing Oliver Hospitality Group to redevelop the historic Hotel Aiken. Downtown business owners and the historical society showed support for the project during the meeting. Peter Messina cast the lone vote...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The holidays are a magical time, but let’s be honest—organizing a Christmas gift exchange when your family, friends, or coworkers are spread out can be a logistical nightmare. Trying to draw names when everyone is scattered across different states (or even countries!) is incredibly...

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) A local couple found a way to help others during their battle with cancer. Michael Priester was diagnosed a few years ago. During his chemotherapy, his wife Lena noticed that clothing could be cumbersome. There had to be an easier way. That’s what prompted the Priesters to come up with a special […]

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta commissioners have three weeks to close a $6.8 million budget gap or face a government shutdown, Mayor Garnett Johnson said Monday. Johnson said commissioners are weighing all options, including additional cuts, possible tax increases and examining department efficiency. He promised...

Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson addressed members of the Rotary Club Monday.

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) We welcome Jim Bernstein to this edition of The Means Report. He runs the Milton Ruben dealerships on Washington Road in Augusta. He’s also Georgia’s TIME Dealer of the Year and is up for National Dealer of the Year. We talk about what it takes to operate a dealership. He looks at […]

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Eight months into the project, the road connector on Powderhouse Road is beginning to take shape. The project is designed to divert traffic from East Pine Log Road and reduce congestion on Whiskey Road, particularly during school dismissal times. Nine years ago, Steven Frazier was riding...

With temperatures expected to drop, nighttime warming centers are open for the safety and well-being of residents.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - With temperatures expected to drop, nighttime warming centers are open for the safety and well-being of residents. People who intend to stay at a center will need a clearance from deputies. Here’s how to get one:. Before 5 p.m., visit the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office...

You hear South Carolina and instantly think warm hospitality, slow cooked flavors, and plates that tell family stories. Buffets here feel like hometown gatherings, where you can wander from pit smoked barbecue to golden fried seafood without missing a beat. This guide rounds up beloved spots locals actually return...