After bloody arrest in gang bust, 2 deputies under investigation
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation after reviewing some body camera footage from a few days ago. The agency said “the actions of two deputies did not meet the high standards and expectations established under Sheriff Brantley’s administration.”. The footage...
Person sought for questioning in Augusta arson case
Authorities said they want to question Dziko Donne Walton. Deputies released a photo and said Walton is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 120 pounds.
‘Tried to say sorry’: Man ran over ex-girlfriend with car as she was on...
"If y’all can, I just ask that y’all forgive me in Jesus name, amen," the convicted killer told the victim's family. The post 'Tried to say sorry': Man ran over ex-girlfriend with car as she was on the phone with 911 dispatchers, then shot her in the head first appeared on Law & Crime .
North Augusta church holds ‘Blue Christmas’ service
Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church hosted a "Blue Christmas" service on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025.
The Grinch appears as kids watch ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ at Kroc Center
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The holiday fun hit the Kroc Center as ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ was played Friday evening. Tickets were $5 for members and $7 for guests. Visitors could swim in the pool and even get pictures with the Grinch, providing a way for families...
Salvation Army of Augusta holds distribution for Angel Tree campaign
The Salvation Army of Augusta distributed gifts through its Angel Tree campaign on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025.
In pictures: Evans Towne Center Park Christmas lights 2025
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What we know about the Richmond County School System Consolidation plan
We're taking a bigger look at the Richmond County School System's plan for several historic schools.
Man sentenced to 45 years for kidnapping, killing Aiken County mother of two
Aiken, S.C. (WACH) — A man who kidnapped and killed his former girlfriend, a 30-year-old mother of two, was sentenced Friday to 45 years in prison after pleading guilty in Aiken County court. Daniel Harmon admitted to the 2023 kidnapping and killing of Jamilla Smith, whose disappearance sparked a...
Gabriel Stovall to join “Good Morning Augusta” team in January
WJBF NewsChannel 6 is proud to announce that, after a nationwide search, current sports anchor Gabriel Stovall has been named co-anchor of “Good Morning Augusta”.

















