Signing ceremony held for future educators in Richmond County
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Eleven Richmond County graduating seniors committed to becoming educators during the school system’s “Teach in the Peach” signing day. The event, part of a statewide initiative, saw 10 students from Glenn Hills High School and one from Cross Creek High School formally sign letters of commitme
Richmond County SWAT, Explosive Unit to hold joint training on Old Savannah Road
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is letting the public know they may hear some loud bangs, this week, as their SWAT and Explosive Disposal Unit begin training exercises.
Augusta data center could use wastewater for cooling
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - About 2.2 billion gallons of water flow past the banks of the Savannah River in Richmond County on average every day. From Augusta to Savannah, 1.4 million people rely on this river for their drinking water. Augusta Utilities is one of the parties at the table...
Slain local deputy to be honored during National Police Week
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - National Police Week honors law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty and supports those still serving. Among the names of officers who gave their life is Columbia County Deputy Brandon Sikes. He was shot and killed during a traffic stop in April 2025. Sikes’...
YMCA summer food program helps families as school meals pause for break
With summer break around the corner, the YMCA of Augusta is preparing to help families who may lose access to school meals once classes end.
Family remembers 10-year-old killed in Beech Island shooting
BEECH ISLAND, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Nearly a year after 10-year-old Lavinia Lowe was killed in her home, her mother spoke with News 12 publicly for the first time about the daughter she called Muffin. Lavinia was shot and killed last June after gunfire woke her in the family’s Beech Island...
ACSO investigating shooting after victim found with gunshot wound to leg
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting after one victim was found with a gunshot wound to the leg. According to authorities, deputies were called out to Hancock Road off Vaucluse Road Sunday night, May 11th, around 8:11 p.m. for a shooting victim. Authorities say the v
Man wanted in Georgia found in Oak Ridge dumpster
A man accused of trying to strangle a relative in Georgia is in the Anderson County jail after being caught in Oak Ridge on Mother's Day. Jose Isidro Morales Martinez, who is days shy of his 29th birthday, resisted arrest by Anderson County Sheriff's Office deputies and fled. He was later caught in a dumpster by the de
Local restaurants host Mother’s Day brunches
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Local restaurants hosted brunches for Mother’s Day, allowing neighbors to celebrate the day with the special women in their lives. The Brunch House of Augusta on Greene Street hosted a brunch. The restaurant served berry pancakes and French toast, waffles, ham and cheese breakfast sliders and
More overnight lane closures scheduled for I-20 at Old Vaucluse Road Bridge
More overnight lane closures are scheduled for Interstate 20 for the replacement of the Old Vaucluse Road bridge.
