Augusta GA

WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The outside district attorney who was investigating Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams died, according to officials. On Friday, the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit announced that District Attorney Robert Busbee had died. Busbee was appointed to investigate Williams in September 2025. In a Fac

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Oscar and Leairra Moreno opened an Italian restaurant in Augusta two years ago. Coming from Miami, they wanted to bring something from home to the area. “Cuban restaurants down there is like what the Mexican restaurants are here. Like they’re everywhere,” Oscar said. They...

EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Seniors in Evans marked a major milestone Thursday as they turned their tassels and stepped into the next chapter of their lives. For one Evans High School graduate, that next chapter is already focused on saving lives. Aireona Tisdale walked across the stage with a job...

Lakeside boys got together one final time in front of their hardware, celebrating their state title.

COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga (WJBF) – Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, and Columbia County Fire Rescue says it also begins one the busiest and most dangerous times of the year on the water. With more families expected on area lakes and waterways, first responders are encouraging people to prepare befor

VA Secretary Doug Collins faced questions from the House Appropriations Committee on Thursday as lawmakers pressed him on staffing shortages and the rising cost of community care.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating an Augusta mom and daughter. 17-year-old Rihanna and 1-year-old Ylani Williams, were last seen on May 21st around 2:00 pm. Authorities say they were walking around 1814 Fayetteville Drive. Rihanna last seen wearing a

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Doctors Hospital hosted a picnic lunch Thursday to honor EMS workers as part of EMS Appreciation Week. EMS personnel from across the CSRA joined hospital leaders and staff for the annual celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the hospital courtyard. EMS professionals are the...

After 15 years of bringing musical acts into the Hardin Auditorium in Evans, Augusta Amusements is moving to the Kroc Center with its first show on Aug. 8. “It’s a beautiful theater. I think the acoustics are going to be phenomenal,” said Mike Deas, Augusta Amusements director. It’s...

AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) — Aiken County Public Schools’ chief officer of human resources and administration remains on paid administrative leave more than two months after the district placed him on leave over conduct allegations. Dr. Sal Minolfo was placed on paid administrative leave March 9. As of...