Flock cameras raise questions about safety, privacy after alleged misuse in Georgia
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- Flock Safety cameras are being used by law enforcement agencies across the country to help identify vehicles connected to crimes, recover stolen cars and locate wanted suspects. However, after two former Richmond County deputies were accused of misusing the technology, some local residents are ques
‘It’s about saving lives’: State, local leaders push school bus safety
HARLEM, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Local and state leaders gathered at Harlem Middle School Wednesday to promote AAA’s “School’s Open, Drive Carefully” campaign ahead of the new school year. Representatives from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, AAA-The Auto Club Group, Georgia DPS Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division
SLOW DOWN: Afternoons turn deadly for kids walking home from school
The most dangerous time for a child walking home from school isn’t the morning rush. It’s the afternoon, after the bell rings, according to federal traffic data. What’s happening: AAA is holding events across Georgia this week urging drivers to slow down near schools and in neighborhoods as students head back to class.
Crews battle house fire near Mike Padgett Highway
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Richmond County Sheriff’s deputies and emergency crews responded to a house fire near Mike Padgett Highway 56 on Tuesday night. Deputies blocked the highway’s westbound lanes while firefighters worked to put out the fire. The extent of the damage and whether anyone was injured...
First grade teacher starts new career with familiar face
While student teaching at Grovetown Elementary School last year, SheKinah Bennett heard a familiar name. A new principal was coming to the school midyear, and Bennett wondered if it could possibly be her sixth grade teacher from Columbia Middle School. “That would be kind of crazy if it was the...
Wyatt Acres expands efforts to feed those in need
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- Wyatt Acres spends every week donating fresh produce to the homeless community here in Augusta. Warren Farm is a local farm here in the CSRA and is proving that a little hard work can go a long way with helping neighbors in need. Warren Church is a local church here in Augusta […]
Nearly 2 years after Helene, Rally Augusta still rebuilding homes across CSRA
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) -Nearly two years after Hurricane Helene damaged thousands of homes across the CSRA, a local nonprofit says it is still rebuilding — and one of its most pressing needs now is finding the people who have not yet asked for help. Rally Augusta, a community recovery...
Augusta Fire Department mourns Retired Shift Commander Frank Lanier
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Augusta Fire Department is mourning the loss of Retired Shift Commander Frank Lanier, who died after a crash on Monday. The statement in its entirety can be read below: “The Augusta Fire Department offers our deepest condolences to the family of Retired Shift Commander Frank Lanier. Chief Lani
New Grovetown Depot provides versatile event space
On this episode of Your Hometown Roadtrip, the team stopped by the Grovetown Depot to learn more about one of the city's latest additions.
Augusta family still living with Hurricane Helene damage seeks help with $50,000 in repairs
Nearly two years after Hurricane Helene, an Augusta family says the damage the storm left behind remains part of its everyday life.
