Augusta GA

ATLANTA, Ga. - A Georgia woman has filed a federal lawsuit claiming Flock cameras are doing more harm than good. The woman, Grace Schulte, filed a class-action suit on Aug. 25 against Flock Safety, the company which makes automated license plate readers. Many readers have colloquially been referred to as...

AIKEN — Many owners want to base their businesses on the busy Southside, but Star Liquor's owner, Chris Brahmbhatt chose the Northside for his new store. Star Liquor is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday at 522 York St. N.E., Suite 508. "I shortlisted this...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A nonprofit offering affordable auto repairs has helped about 90 people since opening a shop in June. Brittany Zanders has used God’s Grace Auto Repair three times. “They have been so professional, generous and kind in getting me back on the road,” Zanders said.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta Utilities is advising residents and businesses of an emergency repair that will temporarily disrupt water service starting at 10:00 p.m. Wednesday. The temporary interruption affects customers on both sides of Meadowbrook Drive, from Windsor Spring Road to Deans Bridge Road. Crews ide

A sweltering afternoon brought out even more heat, Saturday, along with a jovial community crowd as Dave’s Hot Chicken along Wheeler Road hosted the Augusta Fire Department’s first Fire Fest. Fire Chief Antonio Burden and a cadre of firefighters joined Build Different Brands, the company that franchises the...

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COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) — Columbia County leaders say revenue generated by Google’s multi-billion-dollar data center investment could eventually help eliminate the county portion of property taxes for some homeowners, but current Georgia law limits how far the county can go. County Manager Scott Johnson says the co

AIKEN — The next two years are expected to be transformative for South Aiken High School. District officials say an array of renovations representing a roughly $65 million investment will include a new greenhouse, a culinary arts kitchen, improved athletics facilities and more. These renovations, funded by the 2024...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Tickets are on sale now for this year’s Arts in the Heart of Augusta festival. Tickets can be bought from several places in Augusta. The festival will run from Sept. 18-20 at the Augusta Fairgrounds, a different location from usual. Officials say the new location...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - For six years, Lola Cohen has held onto photos of her mother, Tiffany Cooke. According to Cohen, she was incarcerated in 2020 for drug-related offenses. Around that time, Cohen helped raise her siblings. Now, days away from her mother’s release, Cohen is reflecting on her journey....