Crumbl closes dozens of stores, including Augusta location
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Dozens of Crumbl Cookies locations are closing their doors − including one in Augusta. According to a report by Restaurant Business, at least 57 locations have closed this year, with more at risk. The outlet also reported at least 55 franchises were listed for sale. The...
Augusta Dream Center Sees Double the Hot Meal Demand as Pantries Face Food Shortages
The Augusta Dream Center now serves about twice as many people at its hot meals, and food pantries on both sides of the Savannah River are running short. The Salvation Army of Aiken sees the same jump. Its leaders called the demand "astronomically high," per WRDW. At the Augusta Dream Center, the bags of food keep getting lighter while the line of people seeking help grows longer.
Augusta Woman Starts CSRA’s First Death Cafe Meetups for Open Talks About Dying
An Augusta woman has launched the CSRA's first Death Cafe, a meetup where people talk about death over coffee, tea, and sweets. Dr. Jen Whitford held the first one in June. Her third comes this month. The next Death Cafe is set for Oct. 25 at 4 p.m. at the...
Ex-Richmond County Jailer Arrested After Using Strobe Light on Driver in Evans
Columbia County deputies arrested former Richmond County jailer Matthew Weber on a county ordinance charge of disorderly conduct. They say he used a white strobe light on his SUV to confront another driver in Evans, Georgia. Deputies responded to the 200 block of Mineral Court on Thursday after a reckless-driving...
Another Richmond County deputy arrested for misusing license plate reader system
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Richmond County deputy has been arrested and fired after investigators say he misused the agency’s Flock License Plate Reader System for personal reasons. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says it concluded an investigation into Deputy Corey Whitfield, finding he knowingly accessed the Flock Camera...
Woman sues Edgefield County, former tax assessor over office assault
EDGEFIELD, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A woman seen on cellphone video being struck inside the Edgefield County Assessor’s Office last year has filed a federal lawsuit against former tax assessor Benjamin “Gerry” Coleman and Edgefield County. Christie Culbreath and her attorney, Tyler Bailey, are set to speak about...
Man injured in shooting on Cheryl Drive in Richmond County
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A man was injured in a shooting on Cheryl Drive in Richmond County, according to authorities. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded to Wellstar Hospital in reference to a walk-in patient suffering from a gunshot wound. Deputies say they spoke to the victim, who...
Augusta Animal Services appeals for help amid rise in pet surrenders
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta Animal Services is asking the community to adopt or donate as the shelter deals with a rise in owner surrenders. Athena arrived at the shelter as a rescue with little trust in people. “She was so shut down, we could hardly even touch her,” said...
383-acre data center campus proposed off Mike Padgett Highway
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A developer has applied to rezone approximately 383 acres near Four H Club Road and Mike Padgett Highway in Augusta for a seven-building data center campus called the Nixon Technology Campus. The project has not been approved. 3G Investments submitted applications Sept. 28 requesting rezoning and...
RCSO asking public for help in locating Miranda Matott
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help in locating a missing woman. Miranda Matott, 35, was last seen on Jan. 25, 2025 on the 3300 block of Tanglewood Drive. She is described as 5’5 and weighing 124 pounds. RCSO said that Matott was reportedly in Miami, Florida […]
