Augusta GA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Houseboat fire broke out a the Augusta Riverwalk on Sunday Afternoon. According to Greg Labelle, owner of Two Dudes and a Boat Kayak Rentals, a houseboat caught fire. The boat was nearly destroyed, according to our crew on the scene. A person has died following...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — A local nonprofit is pouring into the next generation with purpose and love. “Because, Butterflies R’ Blue” is hosting its fourth annual summer retreat—empowering young girls and at-risk youth through mentorship, education, and life skills. Founder Shonta Bradley says this year brings more...

GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Calling all Grovetown residents! Do you think you have what it takes to be a city councilmember? The city of Grovetown will soon be accepting applications to fill two positions. The two seats up for grabs are those of Sylvia Martin and Ceretta Smith. All individuals...

ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A man’s body was pulled from Lake Lanier on Sunday afternoon, fire officials said. The Forsyth County Fire Department said they responded to Bamby Road around 2 p.m. after the 64-year-old man’s body was found in the water near a private dock. By the...

Emergency crews responded to a grass fire on I-20 around 4 p.m. this afternoon.

Myrtle Beach Hands GreenJackets Largest Margin of Defeat This Year. MYRTLE BEACH, SC: Having fallen 3-0 in a hitless affair last night, the GreenJackets found their way on the scoreboard tonight yet could not keep pace with the Pelicans in a 12-1 bludgeoning. Ace Rayven Antonio had the most difficult...

Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually in the United States from September 15 to October 15, celebrating the influence and contributions of Hispanic culture in the country. Here, we honor Hispanic heritage in Augusta, GA, through festivals, food, dance and more. Read on to discover all the ways that you can...

This is a live recording of WRDW News 12 at 6 p.m. (recurring). Dangerous heat, mainly dry for the weekend. Higher rain chances, a bit cooler by midweek.

The James Brown statute in the Augusta Common on Broad Street recently was relocated while the downtown space is being redesigned. The statue is being stored in a climate-controlled environment at the Augusta Museum of History for safekeeping during the construction, according to a news release from the city of...

After more than three years of searching, authorities have caught up with an Augusta man and his sister for their alleged roles in a Florida murder case. Police in Fort Lauderdale confirmed July 17 the arrests of Warren Pollock, 24, and Wanisha Pollock, 29, in the March 13, 2022, slaying of 34-year-old Steven...