Augusta GA

A North Augusta pond that’s been a local fishing spot for decades is now off-limits.

The Richmond County SWAT team and U.S. Marshals responded to the scene of a barricaded murder suspect on Wednesday.

This weekend, Augusta will entertain audiences with local showcase performances and comedy acts. The weekend lineup also offers big-name entertainment and creative community events. Whether you're planning a night out or looking for some variety, these events highlight the region's lively arts and entertainment...

Scheduled construction will force a temporary lane closure on Wrightsboro Road in Augusta starting Wednesday. The lane to be closed is on the section of Wrightsboro Road between Damascus Road and Highland Avenue, noted a news release from Augusta officials. Officials offered no date for when the lane will reopen,...

January in the Central Savannah River Area has been warmer than what many residents expect from midwinter, and as the month reaches its midpoint, the pattern is becoming clearer: winter is still present, but it is behaving differently. Several afternoons have already climbed well above seasonal norms, giving parts of...

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Burglars broke into a beauty store Tuesday morning by ramming a U-Haul truck into it. New surveillance video shows the moment the suspects rammed the truck into the beauty store. “Two guys backed in with a U-Haul truck, and they smashed the front door and...

Augusta residents wanting to learn more about the proposed closure of T.W. Josey High School and Murphey Middle School are encouraged to attend a public meeting on Thursday. The Richmond County Board of Education's long-range facilities master plan includes "the development of a new college and career academy for...

EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - An 18-year-old was arrested this week after he was accused of child molestation, according to authorities. Urban Alford was arrested on Monday, according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. An incident report states deputies met with the victim’s father in December in regards to a...

EVANS, GA — Nordhavn Rustik, a two-part concept combining a Nordic European fine dining restaurant with a European-style bakery and cafe, plans to open in summer 2026 at 406 Town Park Blvd, Evans, GA 30809, owner Dr. John Bojescul told Business Debut. The project is a ground-up build, with...

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Powderhouse Road connector project is about 60% complete, with 267 days passing since construction began, Aiken city officials said during Monday’s city council meeting. The construction started Monday morning on the bridge across the Savannah River bridge that links Aiken and Richmond...