Augusta GA

The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be celebrated on Monday, and there are many local events planned in the Augusta area starting this week, including the annual MLK Parade on Saturday. Here's a rundown of some of the events and observances planned, and other ways to learn more about King's legacy: Augusta’s...

The Richmond County Board of Education will close T.W. Josey High School and Murphey Middle School when the 2026-27 school year begins. A college and career academy will be built on the same campus. High schoolers from across the district can attend. The academy opens doors to career pathways, hands-on...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A new shoe store in Augusta caters to sneaker enthusiasts while showcasing the owner’s decadeslong passion for collecting. Maurice Tolliver opened The Retro Store 706 on Jimmie Dyess Parkway in Augusta, along with a second location called The Retro Store 803 on East Pine Log Road in Aiken.

The Target at 2545 Whiskey Road in Aiken is staying open while getting a makeover. According to the Aiken Standard, a Target Corporation spokesperson confirmed this on Jan. 12, 2026. This is a part of Target's bigger initiative to open new and larger stores this year as well as update...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A man is wanted for questioning in the shooting death of a 38-year-old man. Richmond County deputies say 34-year-old Joshua Anderson is wanted for questioning in the East Boundary Street shooting. Deputies say he is known to frequent the East Boundary area. He is 5 foot...

(WJBF) – You still have an opportunity to support a great cause and win a brand new car. WJBF and the Murphy Auto Group are teaming up with the Rotary Club of Augusta and the Dr. Mac Bowman Horizon Foundation to raffle off a 2025 Toyota Crowne, which is valued at more than $55,000. The raffle tickets are still […]

Radio Training Network station WAFJ/Augusta (88.3) announced today it will rebrand as The JOY FM on Tuesday 1/20/26. The station will keep its full local staff, led by station manager John Bryant. Local news, traffic, weather, and support of area businesses will remain key parts of the programming. The updated...

Driving on country roads around Augusta, Georgia is very different from city driving. These roads often have rough patches, loose gravel, heat, humidity, and sudden rain. Cars must handle bumps, long distances, and uneven surfaces without breaking down. Choosing the wrong vehicle can lead to constant repairs and...

The canal has been drained, allowing access to several trees knocked into the waterway by Hurricane Helene. Heavy equipment is now on site to grab and cut the the trees.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and the Coroner’s Office responded to the 600 block of East Boundary around 7:45 Thursday evening for a shooting death. 38-year-old Jawaun Scruggs from Augusta, was shot at least one time and pronounced dead on the scene at 8:37 pm. Authorities want to...