Augusta GA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta University’s animation program created a short film and it’s going head-to-head with other animated films at Atlanta Film Festival’s Short Fest. The film is called “Flock of Forgotten Faces,” and students have been working on it for over a year.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - WRDW News 12 recently received several regional awards for coverage in 2024. The awards represent a wide swath of coverage. DAYTIME NEWSCAST - SMALLER MARKETS: News 12 At 6 O’Clock, May 2, 2024 - Plane crashes into Summerville neighborhood: Tierra Woods, Sarah Lusk, Will Rioux, Hector...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta Common hosted a movie night on Friday families came out for a good time as the temperature cooled down. There were games, inflatables and much more to do before the movie “Mulan” played. We talked to a parent about coming out for the...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help in identifying and locating two alleged armed robbery suspects. The subjects are wanted for an incident that occurred at the Convenience Store at 1902 Windsor Spring Road. The male in the black hoodie is approximately 5’9”...

BLACKVILLE, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - One person is dead after a weekend shooting in Blackville. The Blackville Police Department responded to Oak Street in reference to a shooting Saturday shortly after 2 a.m., according to the Barnwell County Coroner’s Office. The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the...

AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Valley Public Service Authority Water System is urging certain residents to exercise caution when using tap water. Officials said they received a call just before 2 a.m. Sunday, about a shooting in the 400 block of Sarah Street. Effective immediately, water officials say the...

Families from Brandon Wilde Senior Living celebrated the longest day of the year and brought awareness to Alzheimer's on Friday, June 20.

JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. — Augusta Good News won 18 awards including second place for General Excellence in Division F at the Georgia Press Association’s 138th annual convention at the Jekyll Island Club June 20. Photographer Mike Adams won 11 awards, sweeping two categories— sports feature and sports —...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a burglary suspect. 46-year-old James Anthony is wanted in connection with a Burglary that happened Saturday, June 21, on the 3400 Block of Wrightsboro Road. Investigators say Anthony is known to frequent the areas of Andorra Drive and...

Five Richmond County residents are facing significant prison sentences after pleading guilty to various felony charges, including illegally possessing master keys for postal service mailboxes, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft. The charges stem from an ongoing investigation into widespread mail theft and...