Deputies rush to scene of accident on Deans Bridge Road
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - We now know the cause of an accident that closed multiple lanes on Denas Bridge Road on Monday. A News 12 team member passed the accident at the intersection of Deans Bridge Road and Morgan Road around 2:15 p.m. Monday. Richmond County Sheriff’s Office deputies say...
WATCH: News 12 FastCast for Aug. 20 – Quick headlines for busy people
The Augusta VA is getting a slice of an $800 million pie for infrastructure improvements, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Tuesday. Augusta National Golf Club announces new qualification for Masters Tournament. Updated: 7 hours ago. Augusta National Golf Club and The R&A announced on Tuesday plans to...
Burke Co. Sheriff’s Office requests GDOT safety study after multiple deadly crashes at county...
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WJBF) – Seven crashes, two serious injuries, and three deaths. That’s what the Burke County Sheriff’s Office has seen happen at the intersection of Highway 25 and Coleman Young Road. Now, they’re asking the Georgia Department of Transportation to study this area to prevent future accidents. These...
ARC leaders get update on school renovations
Finding Solutions: Local non-profit kicks off ‘United Is the Way’ campaign. Finding Solutions: Local non-profit kicks off ‘United Is the Way’ campaign. Richmond County schools’ new superintendent talks plans for the future. Updated: 5 hours ago. Richmond County schools’ new superintendent talks plans for the...
‘Ghost’ Tax Preparer Sentenced to 22 Months in Prison for Tax Fraud
Kim Brown, 40, of Augusta, GA, pleaded guilty to two counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation and filing of false income tax returns, according to the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. A Georgia woman who operated a “ghost” tax preparation business in Augusta was sentenced...
Two arrested in connection to 2023 homicide in Augusta
Two people have been arrested in connection to a deadly shooting that left a 42-year-old Augusta man dead, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday.
RiverDogs wrap up 2025 home slate with National Dog Day, Augtoberfest, Country Night and...
The Charleston RiverDogs wrap up their 2025 home schedule with a seven-game, six-day series with the Augusta GreenJackets August 26-31 at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. The final week of the slate includes a National Dog Day celebration on Tuesday, Octoberfest in August on Thursday, and Paw Patrol at the park on Sunday.
Masters Tournament announces changes to qualification criteria
AUGUSTA (WJBF) – Augusta National Golf Club and The R&A announced jointly on Tuesday plans to align aspects of the qualification criteria for the Masters Tournament and The Open, awarding invitations to winners/top finishers of select national opens beginning immediately. According to a news release from Augusta...
Richmond County deputies look for missing 15-year-old
WATCH: News 12 FastCast for Aug. 20 - Quick headlines for busy people. Augusta VA gets part of $800M for infrastructure upgrades. The Augusta VA is getting a slice of an $800 million pie for infrastructure improvements, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Tuesday. Augusta National Golf Club announces...
Tuesday Forecast off to a nice and cool start
Tuesday Forecast: A cold front lies along the coast and we have drier air filling in behind it. A reinforcing cold front is forecast to move through today and the drier air will. reinforce low dew points into the lower to mid 50s by tonight. Afternoon highs over the next...