Hot corner: Parker’s Kitchen replacing old Walgreens at this Columbia County intersection
The next Parker's Kitchen that could sprout in the Augusta area will be hard for people to miss. Developers are asking Columbia County for adjusted zoning requirements to allow construction of the convenience store's new location at the corner of Washington Road and Bobby Jones Expressway. At one of the area's...
Movies and TV shows casting in Augusta
Movies and TV shows casting in Augusta The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling...
Another position to open in Augusta as planning and development director resigns
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Richmond County’s planning and development director has announced her resignation, we learned on Wednesday. Carla Delaney says her last day will be May 30. Commissioner Jordan Johnson says city leaders must be mindful of downtown businesses that are struggling with parking deficiencies....
17-year-old arrested after attempted armed robbery at drive-thru window
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 17-year-old has been arrested after he allegedly tried to rob the victim at gunpoint at a drive-thru window, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. Forest Olajuan Dyson-Harvey was arrested on Saturday, according to jail bookings. On Saturday, around 4:50 p.m., deputies say...
Augusta Prep wears blue in honor of fallen deputy
MARTINEZ, Ga. (WJBF)- Deputy Brandon Sikes was shot Saturday night and died at the scene. He was one of the deputies who helped to keep Augusta Preparatory Day School safe. And to honor him, Augusta Prep students, faculty, and staff are being asked to wear blue. American policing is often associated with that color....
Pastor Jamaal Delivers His New Music Video for “Global Word”
Pastor Jamaal is “not your average Pastor”—he’s a musical innovator, a proud weaver of street culture and spiritual consciousness. Born in Dayton, Ohio, and raised in Augusta, Georgia, he first made waves as Dubble A, a locally renowned rapper. Climbing the ranks, he shook up the scene, building a growing fanbase,...
Here are the heroes: Richmond County sheriff honors exceptional law officers
Two deputies revived an overdose victim. A sergeant thwarted a person's suicidal jump off the Fifth Street Bridge. A captain directed "seamless" security for the 2025 Masters Tournament. Richmond County Sheriff Eugene Brantley recently honored all four officers "whose extraordinary actions and commitment to public...
‘Six Triple Eight:’ The all-Black female WWII unit awarded the Congressional Gold Medal
The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was the only one comprised of Black women to be sent overseas during World War II.
Ford CEO says the automaker is so dependent on imports it ‘can’t even buy’...
Despite tariff relief, prices are still set to rise.
Watch: World’s tallest and shortest dogs have puppy playdate in Idaho
Guinness World Records shared video from the historic meeting between the world's tallest living dog -- standing 3 feet, 3 inches tall -- and the world's shortest dog, who stands at 3.59 inches tall.