Cole Swindell To Headline 15th Annual Alzheimer’s Benefit Concert
At the Bell Auditorium in Augusta, Grammy-nominated Cole Swindell will light up the stage this Dec. 4 for Via Cognitive Health's Music for Memories Concert. The show marks 15 years of bringing music and support to those touched by memory loss. Starting at 7:30 p.m., this benefit show backs vital...
New mural joins the art scene in downtown Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) -A new mural joined the art scene in downtown Augusta on Wednesday. A charter school striving to give students a world-class education is beginning its next chapter in Orangeburg — one that will give students and staff a more permanent place to learn. Local artist Baruti...
Finding Solutions: Augusta churches providing food through mobile markets as need rises
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Fourteen local churches distributed food to a record 306 families during their October mobile market, representing more than 700 people seeking emergency food assistance. The Downtown Cooperative Church Ministries held their largest drive-through food distribution event since starting the...
Augusta commissioners review $434M SPLOST 9 proposal
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Richmond County commissioners reviewed updates on SPLOST 9, a special 1% sales tax proposal that has grown to over $434 million after adding $14 million for boathouse renovations and $5 million for juvenile court improvements. Richmond County Sheriff Eugene Brantley requested $70 million...
Augusta collecting tens of millions of dollars in storm recovery reimbursements
Last October, the city began picking up the mountains of storm debris left behind by Helene, spending more than $65 million. Now, the city one of the top in Georgia getting its coffers refilled.
Aiken County non-profit steps up to fight food insecurity during potential SNAP delay
With SNAP benefits at risk as the federal shutdown continues, one Aiken non-profit is already taking action.
Meeting discusses changes coming to May Park
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Changes are coming to one of Augusta’s most popular community spaces. The Augusta Recreation & Parks Department held a public meeting Tuesday night to discuss plans for improvements at the May Park Community Center. Residents had the chance to share ideas and feedback on what they would like to...
Local food banks see surge in demand as federal assistance remains uncertain
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Local food banks report doubling and tripling numbers as new faces seek help for the first time. The Augusta Dream Center served 554 families in one day, according to Executive Director Kellie Newman. “We see our numbers doubling and tripling every day,” said Hallie Kohan, assistant...
A huge celebration as the mission of an Augusta church continues
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is getting set to mark its 275th anniversary. How much do you know about one of Augusta’s most prominent landmarks? Watch our interview with Eric Biddy and you will learn a ton. He’s the rector at St. Paul’s He tells us about the rich history and the bright […]
Saving Our Children: Part 1 – The high cost of youth violence
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – April 30th, 2024. A shooting at Augusta’s Cedarwood Apartments leaves fourteen year old Anthony Harrison dead. His accused killer: Darryaun Tanksley, age 15. District Attorney Jared Williams said, “I remember very much going to that young man’s funeral and being so frustrated that we...
