Something happened during dismissal at Murphey Middle School. Now a teacher is being investigated
A teacher at Murphey Middle School has been placed on administrative leave after an incident on campus during dismissal Tuesday. What’s Happening: Principal Dr. Bettina M. Kyler sent a letter to families Thursday saying the school opened a formal investigation in coordination with authorities after the incident....
Salvation Army’s Center of Hope $1M away from breaking ground on new Augusta shelter
The Salvation Army of Augusta has launched the public phase of its “Standing Together – Restoring Hope” capital campaign to build a new Center of Hope.
Augusta native recalls how The Patch changed his life ahead of course reopening
The Augusta Municipal Golf Course, known locally as The Patch, is set to reopen April 15 after nearly a year of construction.
12 On Your Side Investigates: Richmond County deputy resigns after use-of-force demotion
AUGUSTA, Ga. — A Richmond County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been demoted following a use-of-force incident in February 2026, a 12 On Your Side investigation has found. Newly obtained bodycam footage from a separate 2021 incident also shows Deputy Amanda Donald striking a handcuffed man in the face — conduct that...
Rock Fore! Dough Concert Returns April 7 With Tickets Now Available
The 22nd annual Drive for Show, Rock Fore! Dough concert happens April 7 at the Lady A Pavilion and Evans Towne Center Park. This event brings in funds for First Tee-Augusta, the golf and life skills program for kids. Every dollar from ticket sales goes straight to the group. First...
Finding Solutions: The Augusta Dream Center hosts ninth annual Cinderella Day
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Augusta Dream Center will host its ninth annual Cinderella Day this Saturday, offering high school girls a free prom experience that includes dress selection, hair, makeup, shoes and swag bags. Girls may register on the day of the event. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and...
Clemson Announces Starting Rotation for Georgia Tech
Clemson will begin ACC play this weekend as the No. 11 Tigers are set to host No. 4 Georgia Tech in a three-game series beginning on Thursday. Erik Bakich’s team is coming off a disappointing 6-1 midweek loss to Georgia…
Murphey Middle School teacher placed on administrative leave, school confirms
A Murphey Middle School teacher has been placed on administrative leave following a reported incident on campus during dismissal on Tuesday, according to a letter sent to parents on Thursday.
Augusta audits findings: Two city departments, two firms, similar results
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Two separate auditing firms, hired independently to review two different Augusta city departments, reached the same conclusion. Years of weak oversight, inconsistent record-keeping, and outdated policies have left the city unable to fully account for how public money was spent. The audits...
Augusta’s St. Patrick’s Day parade has a new route
The annual celebration of St. Patrick’s Day is almost here, so it’s time to pull out those green shirts, shamrocks, and celebrate all things Irish with a big downtown parade. In Augusta, the Irish American Heritage Society organizes the local celebration that includes a downtown parade that always draws large crowds...
