Augusta GA

EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A mother says her daughter is suffering mental and physical anguish after mistreatment at the hands of Columbia County School District employees, and she’s filed a lawsuit. The lawsuit by Etoi Taylor says the incidents happened on at least three occasions caught on video in...

EDGEFIELD, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help solving a decade-old cold case. On Aug. 21, 2015, Walter Winn and Linda Scott were working at Winn’s Grocery, a local fixture at 406 Highway 378 West in Edgefield County near the McCormick County line.

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Authorities have again arrested a man accused of chasing down and attacking a hospice worker in an incident that was caught on video. The latest charges against John Rosso, 79, include stalking and filing a false police report of a felony violation. Records show he bonded...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - In a week when Richmond County has seen three traffic deaths – including a boy who died on his eighth birthday – deputies are cracking down on dangerous drivers. In addition to the traffic deaths, the crackdown comes just ahead of what’s known as...

ATLANTA, Ga. - Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed the budget for fiscal year 2026 Friday morning, and it includes hundreds of thousands to fight human trafficking in the Augusta region. Some other priorities include community mental health services, child care and development, maternal health services, and low-income...

Though there's never a shortage of festivals, markets and other cultural happenings in the Augusta area, we've chosen to spotlight these events for the weekend of May 9-11. Each week, The Augusta Chronicle will publish a list of five options for things to do in the Augusta area. Please note that the events in this...

A special group of mothers were celebrated in Augusta on Thursday, thanks to a donation from Walmart.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - An Augusta commissioner has accepted a new position within the Burke County government, according to county officials. Officials say Brandon Garrett is now the supervisor of elections and registration for Burke County. Community members and leaders looked to further the conversation for...

AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Valley Public Service Authority is warning customers of a boil water advisory. Water service is being interrupted in order to perform unforeseen system repairs, officials say. People who live on Carline Road, Pond Alley, Lady Street, Augusta Road – From Lady Street to Pine Street,...

Richmond County deputies are looking for a 41-year-old man wanted on suspicion of exploitation of an elderly or disabled person. An Augusta commissioner has accepted a new position within the Burke County government, according to county officials. Barnwell County Sheriff’s Office arrests 2 on crimes involving minors....