Augusta GA

Dutch Bros Coffee, a drive-thru beverage chain, is coming to Augusta.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Virginia-based defense contractor says it will cut 77 jobs tied to intelligence work at Fort Gordon as contracts transition. Amentum has filed a notice listing a permanent reduction in force, with the first separations expected Oct. 31. According to the filing confirmed by 12 On...

Arts in the Heart of Augusta will take place at the Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrounds September 18-20. Roadwork has forced the change. The Greater Augusta Arts Council partnered with Pedal Pub Augusta and Augusta Public Transit to get people from downtown to the fairgrounds. "We knew moving the festival meant...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Demolition has started at the old Lamar Elementary School building. It will be replaced by the TGR Learning Lab, a project announced at the 2024 Chairman’s Press Conference at Augusta National Golf Club. The same press conference that announced the learning lab also announced renovations...

Georgia’s proposed section of Interstate 14 is at an early planning stage, but the state already has a central reason to question the project: a Georgia Department of Transportation analysis estimated that upgrading the corridor would cost roughly $5 billion and produce a low return on investment. The study attributed

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF) — North Augusta city leaders are considering several potential locations for a new fire station and training facility as the city continues to grow. City Council discussed a potential property purchase during an executive session Monday night. The matter was not discussed publicly, and counci

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Department of Veterans Affairs is sending more than $43 million to Georgia to help veterans who are homeless or at risk of losing their housing. The announcement came a day after Augusta released the results of its 2026 homeless count. The annual “point in time” count in January found 375

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Salvation Army of Aiken is accepting online applications for Christmas assistance. Applications for the Angel Tree program will be accepted through September 20. The program serves children ages 12 and under who live in Aiken, Allendale, Barnwell or Edgefield counties. Before applying, fam

Psychedelic medication for mental illness may be on the market within the next year, according to Matthew Johnson, a nationally recognized expert in psychedelic research who joined the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. His studies will focused on innovative treatments for psychiatric and substance use d

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) We are looking at growth and development in Downtown Augusta on this edition of The Means Report. Matt Brendle joins us. He’s renovating and upgrading the former Ramada Hotel on Broad Street. He talks to us about The Conroy Hotel and all that it will offer. Dennis Trotter is a partner with […]