Suspect Arrested in Atlanta in Connection With January Homicide in Augusta
Augusta, GA — A suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred earlier this year in Augusta, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said the shooting took place on January 22, 2026, in the area of Yates Drive and Susan Circle. Investigators...
52-year-old dies after crash on Windsor Spring Road
The Richmond County Coroner’s Office has identified the person who died after a crash on Windsor Spring Road Friday morning.
Richmond County deputies on the scene of a shooting in Montclair
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed they are on the scene of a shooting. Details are limited at this time, but we do know it happened tonight shortly after 10 p.m. on Dominion Way at Kings Chapel Road in Augusta. That’s off of Warren Road. When deputies arrived, they found a […]
Six Georgia water systems have ‘forever chemicals’ well above EPA limit
The water coming out of your tap may be clear, but that doesn't mean it's totally safe to drink. In fact, for at least six Georgia communities, there's real cause for concern. Recently, USA Today posted a map of public drinking water systems across the country that submitted test results to the Environmental...
Old Barnwell Secures 2031 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship
The U.S. Golf Association picked Old Barnwell on March 4 to host the 2031 U.S. Women's Amateur Four-Ball Championship. This marks the 22nd USGA championship in South Carolina. The par-73 course opened in 2023 and sits in Aiken. Brian Schneider and Blake Conant designed it, working with sandy soil and rolling hills...
World Lymphedema Day: Augusta-area patients honored at Georgia Cancer Center event
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Patients were honored Friday at a special event hosted by the Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University and Wellstar MCG Health in recognition of World Lymphedema Day. The observance, now in its 11th year, was established to raise awareness of the condition. Early detection is key,...
Augusta church hosts 12th annual storybook brunch
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A fundraiser to help give back to pediatric burn patients was held in Augusta on Saturday. The 12th annual storybook brunch took place at the First Baptist Church of Augusta, and several storybook characters attended. Steve Chalker, who is the chief operating officer of the Burn...
Hamby Catering & Events Named Best Catered Event of 2026 by the International Caterers...
Hamby Catering & Events has received national recognition from the International Caterers Association (ICA), winning Best Catered Wedding at the prestigious Catered Arts Through Innovative Excellence (CATIE) Awards. The award honors the most creative and expertly executed catered events across the country and is...
Here’s a look at candidates in Richmond, Columbia counties
The qualification period ended at noon Friday for candidates in local elections. Here's who met the deadline.
DNR Truck Is Fired On
SLED SEEKS INFORMATION AS INVESTIGATION CONTINUES INTO SHOTS FIRED AT DNR OFFICER. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) continues to investigate a shooting that occurred in Edgefield County (southwest of Laurens County). During the early morning hours on December 28, 2025, shots were fired at a...
