Augusta GA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Dr. Mayah Easley Wood is not only an entrepreneur, but she also works in education. Dr. Wood is the owner of Accentuate Me Boutique and Luxe Appeal Cosmetics. Even though they may appear to be separate, Dr. Wood says her role as an educator plays a major role when it comes […]

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is inviting the community to come out and enjoy an afternoon of food, music, fellowship, and positive engagement at the upcoming Sheriff Gino Brantley’s Community Cookout. It’s happening Saturday, June 27th, 2026, from 12:00 PM until 3:00 PM at The Pavilion at

Aiken City Council granted first-reading approval on June 22 to legislation that would bump the hospitality tax from 1% to 2%. Funds will help cover construction costs for a parking deck on Newberry Street. Money will also go toward improvements at parks and recreation sites. Final consideration won't arrive until...

The Augusta Aviation Commission is providing updates on the construction progress underway at Augusta Regional Airport.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Cheryl Adams served in the military for more than 20 years. What she didn’t anticipate was the journey to recovery that would follow. “I served for 20 years, but the catch is that I did 3 actives, waited 21 years, and went back as a reservist for 17,” Adams said.

Richmond County has more veterans than any county in Georgia, but service providers say many still fall between emergency shelter and permanent housing vouchers.

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- Augusta native Genesis Williams, also known as Ms. Renee, is making a stop in his hometown on the first leg of a world wide tour. You may remember Williams as “Teen Madea,” a character he created to fight bullying. “So Teen Madea is something that I started in my community so many […]

EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - For years, Georgia’s medical cannabis patients have been limited to products capped at 5% THC, and only a small share of Georgians have enrolled in the state program. That changes July 1, when Senate Bill 220 takes effect. The law removes the 5% potency cap,...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Richmond County deputy has been arrested and fired after he is accused of misusing license plate readers. The sheriff’s office conducted a routine audit of its Flock License Plate Reader (LPR) camera system on June 25. During the audit, it was discovered that a...

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The City of Aiken Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department hosted the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson on Thursday, offering free swim instruction to children ages 3-17. The event took place from 10:30–11:30 a.m. at the City of Aiken Public Pool, 416 Kershaw Street NE. More...