RCSO asking for help locating runaway teenagers
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s assistance in locating a runaway 16-year-old and a runaway 15-year-old. According to authorities, Miguel Tarazona, 16, who has been described to be 5’4″ and 138 pounds, and Adrian Tarazona, 15, who has been described to be 5’9″ and...
SRP Board of Directors approves $115,000 for over 20 local charities
SRP Federal Credit Union announced its Board of Directors approved a special Random Acts of Kindness initiative totaling $115,000 in donations to 23 local charities.
Augusta firefighters distribute toys for Christmas
Firefighters with the Augusta Fire Department handed out toys in time for Christmas on Monday.
Salvation Army calls on public to fill $50K gap in final push
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Salvation Army of Augusta’s 2025 Red Kettle Campaign is still $50,000 short of its goal. The organization is calling on the community to come forward and fill that gap before the campaign ends on Christmas Eve. The Red Kettle Campaign is the Salvation Army’s...
Project Refresh holds biggest homeless aid event of year
Homeless people had access to showers as well and bountiful holiday meals during a special Project Refresh day.
Project Refresh holds monthly shower event ahead of Christmas
Project Refresh held its monthly shower event on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. This time, in addition to their free showers and grooming services, the non-profit handed out meals, toys and clothes ahead of Christmas.
Diamond Lakes Community Center hosts toy and food giveaway
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Families received new toys and food ahead of Christmas on Thursday during a Toys for Tots drive in Augusta. The giveaway took place at Diamond Lakes Community Center. Organizers provided food for families in need, including turkeys and hams. The holiday fun hit the Kroc Center...
Augusta Fire Department toy pickup brings holiday joy to families
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Augusta Fire Department’s toy pickup event brought smiles to children and parents as dozens of families in need collected new gifts to put under the tree. The toys were donated by local businesses, nonprofits and families of Augusta Fire Department members. For organizers, the...
Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the Grinch stop by weekend Good Morning Augusta ahead of...
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the Grinch stop by weekend Good Morning Augusta ahead of Christmas.
AAA reports Georgia drivers are getting early Christmas gift, as gas prices continue steady...
As travel is ramping up, they’re also seeing gas prices continue to go down, and those in our area are taking notice.
