Augusta GA

Democratic candidates for South Carolina visited Aiken to connect with voters on Wednesday, March 4.

Augusta University and Georgia Tech have struck a deal to help produce the next generation of innovative medical devices. "When we tap our depth of talent, innovation and community collaboration, this region has what it takes to become a launchpad for medical device startups – a place where bold ideas find the...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Columbia County Deputy Gavin White is expected to deliver a keynote address on Wednesday — nearly one year after he was critically injured in during a traffic stop. White was critically injured during a shooting while conducting a traffic stop on April 26, 2025. The...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Local drivers could see lines at the gates of Fort Gordon due to a higher security level amid U.S. military action in Iran. Any slowdown at the gates can also back up traffic onto nearby roads, so drivers passing by the post should be prepared. And...

Two markers will be unveiled at 2 p.m. March 6 at the Public Safety building in North Augusta. The building is on the site of the former Palmetto Lodge and a caretaker’s cottage that once served as the home of an award -winning poet and editor of “The Saturday Evening Post”.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- The high number of flu cases has caused a shortage in Tamiflu—the medicine many of you use to treat the illness. Now, a local biotech company is using federal funds to create the key ingredient in this critical medicine. Manus is a bio-manufacturing company near Laney Walker Boulevard that has...

#UPDATE, 10:32am – According to our crew at the scene, law enforcement is opening all lanes of I-520. #UPDATE, 9:53 am – The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) is shutting down both east and westbound lanes of Bobby Jones Expressway, between Deans Bridge Road and Gordon Highway while they conduct their investigation. The...

MARTINEZ, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A bond hearing is set for an 18-year-old after he was accused of injuring one person during a shooting that led to lockdowns at three Columbia County schools. Davonte Taylor, of Evans, will appear via Zoom in a Columbia County courtroom on Thursday for a bond...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta-Richmond County has selected a new planning and development director nearly a year after the previous director resigned. Commissioners voted to hire Adleasia J. Cameron, who goes by Lisa, after an executive session Tuesday. Cameron was one of two finalists for the position, along...

Lilac is beautiful, smart, and adoptable! She is a medium-sized Shepherd mix. This gorgeous pup is two years old and smart! She does want an active owner as she is not a boring girl!. Lilac is available for adoption at the Aiken County Animal Shelter. All adoptable pets at the...