Augusta GA

AUGUSTA (WJBF) – As the Director of Cooperative Communications for Jefferson Energy, Tamika Lampkin leads the company’s efforts toward giving light and support to others.Recently, Tamika found herself on the receiving end. Although this surprise rendered Tamika Lampkin speechless, the work she does at Jefferson...

A 14-year-old and a 16-year-old who were allegedly armed were arrested Wednesday after a foot pursuit, according to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - We get a dose of “Fake Fall” starting today that will last into next week. Temperatures will remain below average on highs and lows through the middle of next week. Staying dry this evening into tonight with mostly clear sky and calm wind. Overnight...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - One of Augusta’s biggest events is officially less than a month away. Arts in the Heart is September 19-21, but for the first time in years, it won’t be on the iconic sidewalks of Broad Street. Downtown construction work means the festival is moving...

A $500 reward is being offered for anyone who can provide information about a trailer that was reportedly stolen, according to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office.

There have been many generous donors to the University of Georgia over the years, and nothing warms an administrator’s heart like a generous donor who can’t do enough for his/her alma mater. Endowments, planned gifts, real estate, grants, and magnanimous checks always cause a stir on campus, but...

Augusta leaders gathered for a walkthrough of one of the area's oldest schools. The Academy of Richmond County unveiled significant work throughout the school to modernize the 100-year-old building on Tuesday, Aug. 26.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Richmond County officials responded to a fire near Jim Hudson Automotive Group on Washington Road Wednesday evening. Our crews on the scene observed multiple burned cars. Multiple agencies from the county responded to the scene. A.J. Scott was a Georgia state trooper when he was involved...

Margaret “Meg” Heap took the oath of office at 11:00 a.m. today, administered by U.S. District Judge J. Randal Hall, to become the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. Attorney General Pamela Bondi appointed Mrs. Heap as the interim U.S. Attorney effective August 18. The swearing-in ceremony...

An 18-year-old has been indicted in two shootings that happened during homecoming weekend at Albany State University last fall. Mother and son arrested in 2023 murder on Lumpkin Road. Updated: 3 hours ago. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a mother and son for a 2023...