Augusta Mini Theatre gala events postponed
Due to illness, the gala weekend planned for the Augusta Mini Theatre Jan.16-18 has been altered. According to an email from the mini theater, Tyrone Butler, the founder, is ill. Some of the events celebrating the new theater building will be rescheduled. The ribbon cutting will still be at 5...
Multiple ICE protests held across Augusta following Minnesota shooting
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Multiple ICE protests took place across Augusta on Sunday following the deadly shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minnesota. Two separate demonstrations were organized at different locations throughout the day. One protest happened outside Trinity on the Hill Church on Sunday...
Warming centers open as cold temperatures move in
As temperatures are expected to dip, nighttime warming centers are open to protect residents from the cold, officials confirmed on Sunday.
Boil water advisory issued for parts of Beech Island
Beech Island Water District has issued a boil water advisory for parts of the area because of a water main break.
Tyrek Scott running for Burke County Commissioner seat
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Tyrek S. Scott has announced his candidacy for Burke County District 2 Commissioner. Scott is a lifelong Burke County resident, and he says his vision for District 2 focuses on collaboration, transparency and sustainable development that benefits all members of our community. Key...
Another name joins Augusta mayor race
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Augusta mayor race now has three candidates as another person has announced their candidacy. Eric Gaines, who’s on the charter review committee and is a local real estate investor, announced on Sunday that he is running for mayor on Sunday. He said in a...
Grass Fires Plague Burke County
Herndon Road in Burke County is closed between Chappel Road and McCullough Church Road because of an active grass fire, according to the Burke County Sheriff’s Office. What’s Happening: Emergency crews are working to contain a grass fire that forced the road closure. The sheriff’s office posted the notice on social...
Attorney General announces 3 accused of trafficking missing Georgia teenagers
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced Monday that three people were indicted on charges related to human trafficking missing teenagers.
First Alert Forecast l Winter Is Back for the Week Ahead
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Lake Wind Advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. Sunday with northwesterly winds gusting 30 to 40 mph Sunday afternoon. A strong cold front passed through the CSRA early Sunday morning bringing a return of colder than average temperatures to the Augusta area for the upcoming week.
Car enthusiasts meet to talk rides and drink coffee
Car enthusiasts met Saturday morning at the Augusta Richmond County Judicial Building to show off their cars and meet others.
