Augusta GA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Augusta Commission approved the Augusta Fire Department’s three-year strategic plan Tuesday. According to the news release, the goal is to “outline priorities focused on emergency response performance, community risk reduction, firefighter readiness, infrastructure planning and...

Some places you visit once and you’re done. Riverside Antiques & Treasures in North Augusta, South Carolina is the exact opposite, the kind of spot where the inventory changes so frequently that becoming a regular isn’t just recommended, it’s practically required if you want to catch all the good stuff.

Augusta leased two lots to aid drivers while construction continues on Broad Street. The spaces opened to assist shops grappling with access troubles from the work. Both sit open at no charge. No time caps exist, though visitors should park with courtesy. Lot A rests at 116 James Brown Blvd. Lot B stands at 865...

A fast-rising vodka brand produced in Augusta is making moves to capture the national sales market. Durty Gurl, a vodka produced by the local Second City Distillery, has hired a new chief executive officer, Carlos J. Carreras, to oversee plans for scaled distribution, structured capital growth, and a national...

More than three years after 20-year-old Kevin Coatney was shot and killed while leaving a club off Deans Bridge Road near Gordon Highway, his mother is still looking for answers.

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...

Popn' Off Gourmet Popcorn and Nuts opened late last year at 716 Broad Street in Augusta. The shop brings Chicago-style snacks to downtown. Owner Sheila Jones launched this venture next to the Miller Theater after relocating from Chicago, where she said the specialty has a huge following. "I'm from Chicago,...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta mayoral candidate Steven Kendrick went live on social media Tuesday, answering questions and discussing his involvement in the Regency Mall development. Kendrick laid out why he believes the Regency Mall development stalled, a project he was part of. He also discussed the...

Natalie Meyers, a daycare worker at Sunshine House on Summerwood Way in Aiken, S.C., was arrested on February 27, 2026, for cruelty to children after a mother allegedly witnessed her kicking a toddler via webcam on February 12. Incident and Response. The parents requested video footage but were denied access,...

Riley Reese launched Little Lamb Necessities to accept baby and toddler donations once Prepare for Babies shuttered its warehouse. The old group shifted gears to maternity housing. This new nonprofit opened just weeks ago and operates from Woodlawn Baptist Church. Reese built this ministry alongside her pastor when...