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ATLANTA, GA — A severe thunderstorm threat is in place across North Georgia today, with damaging wind gusts identified as the primary hazard for storms expected to develop this afternoon and especially this evening, as scattered but strong storms target Atlanta, Gainesville, Rome, Calhoun, and the broader corridor stre

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) — FIRST ALERT SATURDAY-SUNDAY. Afternoon high temperatures will reach the upper 90s with feels-like temperatures up to 105°. Moisture is building in the CSRA, and rising humidity will shape our forecast over the next several days. Actual temperatures will be in the upper 90s Saturday, but the h

Jun. 12—AIKEN — The Savannah River Site Fire Department recently participated in the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Active Assailant Response workshop. The event that brought together top fire departments and protective force teams from across the NNSA Enterprise. SRSFD’s outstanding performance earned them

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) Tina Slendak is our guest on this edition of The Means Report. She represents Augusta’s 7th District. She talks to us about the recent pause on data center applications. We also discuss downtown and the new arena. Join us for The Means Report Monday afternoon at 12:30 on NewsChannel 6.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Georgia is launching a work-based learning diploma pathway that combines classroom learning with paid work experience to help students move into high-demand careers after high school. The program gives Richmond County School District students a fourth diploma option. “Right now we had three d

UPDATE: This scene has been cleared, and traffic is once again moving along the roadway. COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – Drivers on I-20 should be aware of an overturned vehicle along I-20 Eastbound at SR 383/Dyess Parkway/Belair Road and should expect lane closures and slow traffic. Those driving in the area should exer

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – As the nation is gearing up to celebrate Juneteenth, a local organization is celebrating a milestone as well. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Juneteenth Augusta, which has been put together by the Band of Brothers Augusta since its inception in the Garden City. Chavis Lawrence and Johnny W

Friday Forecast: Few clouds early this morning with temps in the low 70s. Get ready for another hot and humid day with highs in the upper 90s and heat indices will be in the low 100s. Little change in the forecast for the weekend but cooler temps and better rain chances move in for next week.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - An overturned tractor-trailer caused traffic delays on Interstate 20 near Jimmie Dyess Parkway. According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, the crash happened at 10:32 a.m. Columbia County deputies and firefighters responded to the scene. As of 11:20 a.m., deputies were directing t

CSRA (WJBF) – FEMA announced this week it approved more than $51 million in funding to support 13 recovery and mitigation projects in Georgia communities affected by Hurricane Helene. In Richmond County, $201,600 is being given to The Family YMCA of Greater Augusta for debris removal efforts. In Columbia County, $1.5 m