Augusta GA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta Technical College announced it received a $15,000 grant to expand its Empowering Futures Through Job Training program. The program is a workforce initiative serving individuals experiencing homelessness or significant economic hardship across the CSRA. The grant comes from the...

With a projected opening of summer 2026, the new, expanded North Augusta Family YMCA at 406 E. Martintown Rd. is taking shape as the walls are going up and signage is being set in place. The new facility will feature two indoor pickleball courts, a sauna, EGYM Smart Circuit, new,...

EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Columbia County School District held its annual spelling bee on Thursday at Greenbrier Middle School. Winners from each elementary and middle school competed for the opportunity to represent the district at the region spelling bee and beyond. The winner of this school year’s spelling be...

Lanes will close in downtown Augusta and the North Leg section this week. Construction crews plan paving work on Broad Street and railroad crossing repairs on Sibley Road. Workers will pave inside lanes of the 900 block of Broad Street through Jan. 24, restoring diagonal parking that disappeared years ago. The inside...

AUGUSTA, Ga. - When temperatures drop and heating systems fail, the choices are crucial for homeowners. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 100,000 people go to emergency rooms each year for carbon monoxide poisoning. Several common heating methods produce dangerous carbon monoxide...

Depending on your energy provider, check the following websites to keep track of power outages in your area: Georgia Power Duke Energy Jefferson Energy Dominion Energy Planters Electric Membership Corporation If the power doesn't go out, freezing temperatures are still in the forecast. Here are a few steps to...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – On January 23rd, at 11:33 pm, deputies with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to 551 Broad Street, Fifth and Fire, for a possible burglary in progress. The restaurant manager notified 911 then immediately sent Chief Lewis Blanchard who was working downtown a screenshot of the...

EDGEFIELD COUNTY, SC (WACH) — Former Edgefield County Tax Assessor Benjamin "Gerry" Coleman appeared in court today, facing charges of third-degree assault and battery. The 75-year-old is accused of hitting Christie Culbreath in the face during a discussion about a property she owned. Coleman's attorney, Jake Moore,...

AIKEN, SC (WRDW/WAGT) - Twin sisters from a family of Aiken business owners have opened a second location for their boutique High Cotton, expanding their retail footprint after nearly abandoning the project. Kayla Prosser and Nicole Miller, co-owners of High Cotton, opened their new Aiken store in 2024 after...

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is urging the public to take steps to prevent vehicle break-ins as it says there's been a sharp increase in the crimes.