29 Dec New “Bird Walk” Installation at Phinizy
“Bird Walk” Stencil Installation Debuts at Phinizy Center & Nature Park. A new sidewalk art installation titled “Bird Walk” has been completed at Phinizy Center & Nature Park, welcoming visitors at the entrance to the Cattail Trail from the visitor parking lot. Designed by Arts Council Gallery & Public Art Director...
JENNIE: Acclaimed singer David Phelps talks about his career, his family and the popular...
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)– He’s an internationally-known singer who talks with us about everything from his gospel roots to working with Stephen Schwartz! David Phelps‘ wide vocal range has wowed audiences from the Grand Ole Opry to the Sidney Opera House! You may know him from his years performing with the Gaither Vocal...
Sidewalk art showcases birds at Phinizy Center & Nature Park
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A new sidewalk art installation titled “Bird Walk” has been completed at Phinizy Center & Nature Park. The art welcomes visitors at the entrance to the Cattail Trail from the visitor parking lot, depicting stenciled herons and egrets, which are commonly found at the park, 1858 Lock and Dam...
Cross Creek special education teacher arrested in assault
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Richmond County teacher has been arrested and charged with battery, according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. Robert Hawes, 34, was arrested Dec. 19, and booked into the Columbia County Detention Center. The Richmond County School System confirmed Hawes is a special education...
First Alert Forecast l Elevated fire risk and much colder next few days
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - An arctic cold front will push through tonight and bring much colder air to the region through the middle of the week. There is an elevated fire risk the next few days, so use extra caution with fireworks! We should stay dry through Friday morning, but rain looks likely Friday night into...
Submissions sought for new mural in downtown Aiken
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) — Local artists are invited to submit original mural design proposals for a mural new public art installation. The selected mural will be installed in the downtown Alley, honoring Aiken’s recent designation as one of only 13 “cultural districts” in the state. Artists...
Iota Lambda Zeta takes first in Aiken’s 2025 Festival of Trees
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The final vote is in for the 2025 Festival of Trees contest hosted by the city of Aiken. First place went to the Iota Lambda Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority with 142 votes, followed by Tri Development Center’s Busy Bakers in second place with 125 votes. Aiken Master Gardeners earned...
RCSO receives $8.7M federal grant to preserve staffing, strengthen community policing
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – Richmond County Sheriff Eugene Brantley has announced that the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has secured a $8.7 Million federal grant. The grant comes from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS). According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s...
Cold Air To End December
A few light showers along with cloud cover this morning due to a cold front. We also had very gusty winds! Just a trace amount of rain across the CSRA today with the highest wind gust recorded being 46 mph in Augusta. Temperatures reached the mid to upper 60s in the morning but cooled down into the 50s in the...
In pictures: Lights of the South
With 100 acres and more than 5 million lights, Lights of the South celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2025. Although Santa is gone for the year, the lights will be on through Dec. 30. Lights of the South is located at 630 Louisville Rd., Grovetown. Charmain Z. Brackett, the publisher...
