Charlotte Garnes using testimony to ‘ReNforce’ fight against employment barriers for justice-impacted people
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Charlotte Garnes is using her personal story to help others who are or have been in her situation. After serving 46 months in federal prison, Garnes says that one of the challenges that she had was employment barriers, and after being terminated from her place of employment that specified in...
Memorial planned for Millbrook twins who disappeared in 1990
Family and friends will come together this weekend to honor a set of twins who disappeared decades ago.
Augusta gets $2M grant to address southside sewer problems
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A $2 million grant will help Augusta expand the sewage system in a south Augusta neighborhood. City officials said the grant was awarded through the state to support Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. The funding will support the sewer expansion project in the Woodlake neighborhood, an...
Evans entrepreneur’s Papa Mountain bread rolls win top food awards
Solomon Cohen has big dreams, and, at 31-years-old, his vegan baking skills are helping him to achieve them Cohen recently took the overall first-place prize at the 2026 Flavor of Georgia food product competition at the University of Georgia for his line of Papa Mountain Garlic and Herb Bread Rolls. He bested 180...
Augusta Transit rolls out some changes for tournament week
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta Transit plans a few changes during Masters week, rerouting one bus line from a high-traffic area. A $2 million grant for hurricane recovery efforts will help Augusta expand the sewage system in a south Augusta neighborhood. The changes affect the Route 5 Green Line/Washington Road...
Rollover crash snarls traffic on Parrish Road in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A rollover crash hindered traffic for a time Friday afternoon on Parrish Road off Furys Ferry Road. The crash was reported around 3 p.m., and the road was closed for about an hour. Officials said there were injuries, but it was unclear how many people were...
New sewing shop offers classes, community gathering space in Aiken
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A new sewing store opened in Aiken on Saint Patrick’s Day, offering fabric, classes and a community workspace for crafters. The Vintage Bobbin is owned by Tanya Hoffman, a quilter and accountant who saw a need in the area. “When I was sourcing my own...
Grovetown Horror: Mom Gunned Down, Dad Dead, Three Kids Left With No Parents
A domestic dispute at a Grovetown home turned deadly Wednesday evening when, according to authorities, a man shot his estranged wife and later killed himself during a brief pursuit, leaving the couple’s three children without parents. Deputies say the gunfire erupted around 5:08 p.m., and nearby residents and...
Augusta’s new Surcheros offers free burritos for a year
Listen up, burrito lovers. Imagine getting free burritos for a year. On April 14, Augusta's second Surcheros restaurant officially opens with the big burrito giveaway. The first 50 customers to make a purchase and scan their receipt in the Surcheros app will win free burritos for a year. The new location is at 1102...
Which grocery stores, restaurants will be open for Easter 2026?
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