Augusta GA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Richmond County deputies are searching for a suspect wanted for questioning related to an aggravated assault incident that happened Sunday. Anthony “Dshawn” McGee, 19, is wanted after the incident occurred on the 1800 block of Fayetteville Drive, the sheriff’s office said. McGee is...

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Aiken County Sheriff’s Office set up a perimeter near the Dollar General on Elm Street after a suspect allegedly pulled a gun on someone else. The incident happened around 9:30 p.m. Sunday at 2202 Elm Street in Gloverville near the Dollar General, and deputies tried to locate the suspect throu

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - KidsStreet Urgent Care held a back-to-school drive Saturday, distributing 300 backpacks filled with school supplies to the community. The event also featured face painting, games and a DJ. Attendees had the chance to win an Apple Watch, tablets, gift cards and other prizes. Kara Lightner, fie

RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) — The Richmond County Health Department’s Laney Walker Boulevard location will be closed for repairs Monday, July 13, and Tuesday, July 14. Anyone with an appointment or who needs Health Department services can visit the Richmond County Health Department’s Windsor Spring Road location at 242

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — The Augusta Community Outreach Collaborative (A.C.O.C.) is recognizing the people who serve the community every day with its upcoming First Responders and Community Leaders Appreciation Breakfast. The event is set for Monday, July 20 at 7 a.m., and will honor law enforcement officers, firefighters

WINDER, Ga. (Court TV) — A teenager charged with killing four people at his Georgia high school will stand trial in Columbia County, two hours away from the scene of the crime. Colt Gray was 14 when he allegedly opened fire at Apalachee High School on Sept. 4, 2024, killing teachers Richard Aspinwall, 39, and […] The

Augusta, Ga. (WJBF) – Severe storms moved through the CSRA Friday, leaving behind downed trees, power outages, and property damage. Following the storms, Georgia Power reported just under 2,000 customers without power, while Aiken and Jefferson electric are reporting minimal disruptions at the moment. The damage served

Big Lots has long been a popular stop for discount furniture, gadgets, snacks , and other general retail merchandise. But the chain has gone through a lot of change in the last few years. In September 2024, Big Lots filed for bankruptcy, followed by the closure of hundreds of stores. Several locations were bought and r

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) — Newly released records show the investigation into former Aiken County Public Schools human resources chief Dr. Sal Minolfo was broader than previously known, involving at least three separate matters and allegations about relationships with district employees, professional boundaries, recusal

Friday evening update: It has been a very busy end to the work week with severe storms rolling through the area. Tree and power line damage was reported from a microburst in the Augusta area. We expect things to quiet down after sunset with the loss of daytime heating, however we can’t rule out a few showers or rumbles