Augusta GA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)– If you are looking for a unique Christmas gift, a gallery on Broad Street in Augusta may have what you’re looking for! Westobou, however, is more than a gallery! It’s a contemporary arts organization committed to supporting artists and making Augusta a more vibrant and culturally rich place to...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A man was arrested after he was accused of shooting towards an Augusta apartment complex in October. Tyrese Hammond, 26, was arrested Monday in connection to the case, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. The incident report states deputies responded to Woodcrest apartments...

ATLANTA, Ga. — Whataburger has expanded into Georgia over the past few years to great fanfare, but the Texas-based chain has now closed two north Georgia restaurants. The locations at 254 Riley Road in Dahlonega and 700 U.S. 29 in Athens closed Monday, the company said. The United States...

Members of Augusta’s Jewish community gathered at the Evans Towne Center Park Dec. 14 to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah with children’s games, songs, a menorah lighting, a gelt drop with the assistance of Columbia County firefighters, prizes, latkes, donuts and a pyrotechnic show. Hanukkah is the...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Emergency overnight shelters opened as dropping temperatures increased the need for homeless services across the area. May Park, Augusta Rescue Mission, Garden City Rescue Mission and the Center of Hope all opened their doors to provide immediate shelter. Local nonprofit Open Arms Outreach...

Aiken, South Carolina’s culinary scene hits its stride. First impressions can make or break a visit to a new town. Aiken’s 125-year-old live oak trees along South Boundary Avenue make me gasp and have me wondering what other surprises await. As I set out on this 48-hour food-finding...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Your First Alert Weather Team launched the “3 Degree Guarantee,” a weekday forecasting challenge that benefits local nonprofits. Each weekday, the weather team predicts the forecasted high temperature for the day. When their prediction falls within three degrees of the actual high...

With temperatures rapidly dropping, experts warn one of the most important things you can do is protect your pipes. The cold weather makes this one of the busiest times of the year for plumbing companies.

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The North Augusta City Council has passed the second and final reading of a golf cart ordinance that would expand the time residents could drive golf carts in the city. In May, South Carolina passed a bill to allow cities to create their own ordinances...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta commissioners face a nearly $7 million budget shortfall with less than three weeks to meet a state-mandated deadline for balancing the city’s budget. The shortfall represents what remains of an original $21 million budget gap. Since November, commissioners have cut millions from...