Augusta GA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta commissioners have three weeks to close a $6.8 million budget gap or face a government shutdown, Mayor Garnett Johnson said Monday. Johnson said commissioners are weighing all options, including additional cuts, possible tax increases and examining department efficiency. He promised...

Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson addressed members of the Rotary Club Monday.

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) We welcome Jim Bernstein to this edition of The Means Report. He runs the Milton Ruben dealerships on Washington Road in Augusta. He’s also Georgia’s TIME Dealer of the Year and is up for National Dealer of the Year. We talk about what it takes to operate a dealership. He looks at […]

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Eight months into the project, the road connector on Powderhouse Road is beginning to take shape. The project is designed to divert traffic from East Pine Log Road and reduce congestion on Whiskey Road, particularly during school dismissal times. Nine years ago, Steven Frazier was riding...

With temperatures expected to drop, nighttime warming centers are open for the safety and well-being of residents.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - With temperatures expected to drop, nighttime warming centers are open for the safety and well-being of residents. People who intend to stay at a center will need a clearance from deputies. Here’s how to get one:. Before 5 p.m., visit the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office...

You hear South Carolina and instantly think warm hospitality, slow cooked flavors, and plates that tell family stories. Buffets here feel like hometown gatherings, where you can wander from pit smoked barbecue to golden fried seafood without missing a beat. This guide rounds up beloved spots locals actually return...

AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – An Aiken County woman has been charged by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) with insurance fraud. According to SLED, Dearra Lashay Griffin, 39, was formally charged with Presenting a False Claim for Insurance Payment – Value $10,000 or More on Monday. According to the...

Augusta University medical illustration students wrapped up a six-week assignment with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. They made animal anatomy visuals for teaching programs statewide. The work produced 18-inch by 24-inch infographic posters and presentation slides about turkeys, ducks, deer, largemouth...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Lisa Smith is no stranger to the WJBF family making appearances on Your Hometown Kitchen and the WJBF6+ first original series The Kulture. Smith is widely known for Poppin’ Pot Roast Sandwich when she is selling out across the CSRA with her food truck, Poppin’ Smoke Food Truck. However, Smith...