Augusta fire crews deal with downtown construction closure
Augusta rescuers are adapting their emergency response procedures as a section of Broad Street remains closed for construction over the next three weeks.
First Alert Forecast l Rain early Wednesday, big cool down arrives Thanksgiving Day
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A cold front moves into the region, bringing a chance of rain today into early Wednesday and a shot of polar air for Thanksgiving Day lasting into next weekend. Rain chances increase overnight tonight into early Wednesday morning. This is all driven by a cold front...
Augusta Residents Invited to 2025 Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Celebration on December 6
The City of Augusta, Georgia, has announced the 2025 Christmas Parade and Light Up Spectacular, scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2025. The parade is organized with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Augusta and will start at 1:00 p.m. along 11th and Reynolds Streets in Downtown Augusta. The event will include...
North Augusta vehicle pursuit ends in crash
According to a spokesperson for North Augusta Department of Public Safety, Tuesday, Nov. 25th, officers with that department attempted to stop an individual who was known to have several Felony Warrants.
Richmond County deputies distribute Thanksgiving meals to families
Deputies with the Richmond County Sheriff's Office handed out meal boxes to 25 families on Tuesday as a way to give back ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
‘It’s the community’: Marshal’s office delivers Thanksgiving meals to 55 families
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Marshal’s Office delivered Thanksgiving meals to families struggling to put food on the table as the holiday approaches. The office partnered with Augusta Partnership for Children, Tuttle Newton House and the Richmond County School System to provide turkey dinners to 55...
A tradition of service: T.W. Josey Class of 1994 marks 16th year of community...
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- T.W. Josey High School’s Class of 1994 will be having its 16th annual community Thanksgiving event. Shonta Bradley, the event coordinator, and others spent Sunday and Monday preparing for today’s event. Last year they served up to 4,000 people. This year, even though SNAP benefits have been...
Cyber investigation leads to arrest of 59-year-old in Edgefield County
EDGEFIELD, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 59-year-old man is facing up to 40 years in prison, according to the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office. Officials say what began as a cyber investigation resulted in the confiscation of electronic items from the home and the arrest of Wayne Stanley Newsome of Cedar Creek Road.
Veteran receives new home after Hurricane Helene destroys house of 50 years
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/Gray News) – An 83-year-old Army veteran in Georgia received the keys to a new home Thursday after he lost his house of 50 years to Hurricane Helene. Stanley Wilmot served in the Army and lost his longtime home when the hurricane struck the area. The Home...
Aiken County seeks input on upgrades to Ascauga Lake Road
This seven-mile stretch from Graniteville to U.S. 25 sees thousands of drivers daily. Now the county is asking the community what needs to change, and what should come first.
