‘Horror Stories’: Living conditions at Maxwell House Apartments under scrutiny as residents call for...
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Several significant developments emerged from Augusta’s commission meeting Tuesday, but the key focus was the poor living conditions at Maxwell House Apartments. It’s an issue that will be included in the next public hearing scheduled for August 5th, which had not been part of the...
Richmond County sheriff honored by Georgia Police Benevolent Association
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Richmond County Sheriff Eugene “Gino” Brantley was honored by the Georgia Police Benevolent Association (PBA) on Tuesday. During a weekly command staff meeting, Patrick Cullinan with the Georgia PBA presented Brantley with an award, which recognized his “exceptional service and...
Massive power outage affects swath of Columbia County
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A lunchtime power outage affected thousands of people in Columbia County for a time on Wednesday. At least 10,000 customers were affected, according to Georgia Power. The outage affected customers between Washington Road and the Savannah River. Traffic lights were out all over the area. The...
Huey Magoo’s, Wingstop, Ms. Hibachi, McDonald’s among new restaurants at Eisenhower Crossing
Two new restaurants have opened and two more will open soon at the Eisenhower Crossing shopping center off Jimmie Dyess Parkway on Harper Franklin Avenue near Fort Gordon. The restaurants are located in front of the new Kroger Marketplace in two newly-constructed retail spaces. Wingstop and McDonald's opened a few...
Augusta Residents Still Struggling With Chronic Flooding as Long-Term Fixes Remain Elusive
AUGUSTA, Ga. – For residents living along Overton Road and Raes Creek, seasonal flooding is no longer a surprise — it’s a persistent, stressful reality. Each year, heavy rains overwhelm the aging infrastructure, turning backyards into ponds, damaging homes, and leaving neighbors wondering when real solutions will...
Finalists named for Richmond County Schools Superintendent
The Richmond County Schools Board of Education announced Dr. Malinda Cobb and Dr. Keith Simmons as finalists for the district’s permanent Superintendent job.
Shots Fired at Car with Infant Leads to Richmond County Arrest and Drug Bust
On Saturday, July 19, 2025, at approximately 12:39 a.m., Richmond County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence on Reese Avenue after a report of a vehicle being struck by gunfire. The vehicle’s occupants told deputies the shooting occurred after a verbal altercation with unknown individuals in a silver sedan at...
JENNIE: LAUNCH Augusta offers pathway to medical careers for students of all ages
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)– LAUNCH Augusta is a nonprofit organization committed to exposing K–12 students, especially those from underrepresented communities, to careers in health care. Programs are designed to be hands-on, engaging, and inspiring. From summer day camp to mentorship and college prep, LAUNCH gives students...
Teen cancer survivor heads to Costa Rica for dream trip
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - After beating leukemia, local teen Sulli Hajek is heading off on the adventure of a lifetime: a trip to Costa Rica, made possible by Make-A-Wish Georgia. Sulli recently rang the bell at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia, marking the end of her cancer treatment. On...
Augusta neighbors still battling flooding, with no long-term fix in sight
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - For residents along Overton Road, flooding is a familiar — and frustrating — part of life. Each year, heavy rains turn yards into ponds, damage homes and leave neighbors wondering when real solutions will arrive. The culprit? Clogged and aging storm drains that can’t...
