Inspectors flag Brook Landing for expired permits, electrical hazards
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Tenants at Brook Landing apartment complex went without water after management posted a notice on the 10th announcing a shutoff for repairs, with no timeline for restoration. The water was restored the day code enforcement arrived on site. A tenant identified as Vantoria said low water...
5 arrested in RICO raids across McDuffie, Lincoln counties in human trafficking investigation
THOMSON, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Five people were arrested Thursday morning after the Georgia Attorney General’s Human Trafficking and Gang Prosecution Units executed simultaneous raids in McDuffie and Lincoln counties. The arrests are connected to an ongoing human trafficking and gang investigation. All five were taken into
Aiken woman turns experience helping businesses into coffee shop
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A new coffee shop has opened on Richland Avenue in Aiken’s Eastside Village, offering coffee, pastries, a lunch menu, a lounge with books and a dedicated space for game nights. Heather Willaby, owner of Parlour Coffee and Company, works in her day job helping others...
Savannah River Site Contract Extended Through September 2027 as Bid Review Continues
The U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration pushed the Savannah River Site management contract out to September 30, 2027. Why? The NNSA needs more time to sift through bids for a massive new contract valued at $61.5 billion spanning two decades. Savannah River Nuclear Solutions got a one-ye
Augusta community meets to discuss $22M Skinner Mill Road improvements
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Residents and Augusta officials gathered at the Warren Road Community Center to discuss planned improvements to Skinner Mill Road, a corridor connecting Washington Road to Walton Way Extension. The project carries a $22 million budget and could add sidewalks, street lights, turn lanes and des
This weekend in Augusta: Live jazz, Riverwalk vintage market and more
Though there's never a shortage of festivals, markets, concerts, and other cultural happenings in the Augusta area, we've chosen to spotlight these events for the weekend of Aug. 14-16. Each week, the Chronicle will publish a list of options for things to do in the CSRA. Please note that the events in this list are sub
Construction impacts Columbia County high schools
Ongoing construction at several Columbia County high schools is causing traffic issues and impacting daily routines as the new school year begins.
Aiken doubles hospitality tax to 2%, expects additional $2.4 million annually
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) — Eating out in the City of Aiken will soon cost a little more. The city is increasing its hospitality tax from 1% to 2%, with the new rate taking effect Oct. 1. City Manager Stuart Bedenbaugh says Aiken has had a 1% hospitality tax in place since 2015. He says the […]
Community honors Salem Carpenter with cross after deadly crash
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A cross was created and placed to honor the life of 14-year-old Salem Carpenter, who died after being struck by a car. Carpenter had gone missing before he was hit by a car Monday morning. The driver is not facing charges. Carpenter was also reported missing...
NorthStar Heating & Air Conditioning Unveils Comprehensive HVAC Maintenance Program
NorthStar Heating & Air Conditioning has announced the launch of a comprehensive HVAC maintenance program designed to address the ongoing heating and cooling needs of residential and commercial properties in Evans, Georgia. The initiative comes as demand for dependable climate-control services continues to grow, partic

















