Augusta GA

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NORTH AUGUSTA — SRP Federal Credit Union’s Board of Directors has approved a special Random Acts of Kindness initiative totaling $115,000 in donations to 23 local charities across the communities SRP serves. “This meaningful contribution reflects SRP’s ongoing commitment to uplifting neighbors, supporting vital...

According to officials, Second Moriah Baptist Church and Augusta Christian have requested to no longer be used as voter precincts.

The Georgia Public Service Commission voted Friday on a new plan that could significantly expand the state’s power supply to support the growing demand for data centers. That vote could directly impact three proposed data center projects currently under discussion in Columbia County.

Augusta, Ga (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has put out a ‘be on the lookout’ for Johnnie Cain Jr. Johnnie, reported by the RCSO, states that he is 56 yrs old. He is roughly 6′ tall and 470lbs. He is wanted in reference...

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Crews battled a string of brush fires Friday afternoon along two highways in Aiken County. The fires broke out around 3 p.m. along Interstate 520 and Interstate 20, according to authorities. The locations included Mile Marker 6 on I-20, although there were more fires along...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Clear, cold nights with sunny, mild days with carry us through the weekend, but a cold front will bring a brief cooldown Monday ahead of a big warm up for the Christmas holiday. After a cold, frosty start below freezing Saturday, the afternoon looks sunny with...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Toys for Tots has extended its donation deadline to Monday as the organization works to fulfill more than 900 toy requests with Christmas less than a week away. The original deadline was Friday, but coordinators said they received numerous calls from people who could donate through...

The North Augusta Department of Public Safety has received a prestigious national award from the FBI–Law Enforcement Executive Development Association.

Aiken authorities are investigating a fatal shooting in Beech Island on Friday. Aiken County sheriff's deputies responded to a call at about 7:15 p.m. on the 100 block of Teapot Road, noted a news release from the sheriff's office. Upon arrival, they found a man, 30-year-old Demarcus Crawford, with at least one...