Augusta GA

RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. – On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at approximately 10:25 a.m., Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Road Patrol units responded to a report of a stolen vehicle at 1350 Walton Way. Deputy Dakota Clark spotted the vehicle traveling on Wrightsboro Road and initiated a traffic stop after...

AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – An Aiken man has been arrested and charged after authorities say he was allegedly operating a chop shop. According to authorities, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office provided information to the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office on a stolen vehicle from their jurisdiction to a location on the...

Thousands in Augusta are bracing for new fees that will be on this year's tax bills, and commissioners have another decision that could cost residents more money.

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF) – On Wednesday, around 11:00 am, North Augusta Public Safety received a call for a house fire at 522 Gentry Lane.   The first unit arrived on scene at 11:01.   The house was about 3/4 involved with fire shooting the roof.   On officer saw one man coming from the […]

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County School System will host a job fair Wednesday to recruit bus drivers, mechanics, dispatchers and other transportation roles. Recruiters and hiring managers will be on-site to conduct interviews and discuss open positions. “Joining the Richmond County School System means...

RICHMOND/COLUMBIA COUNTIES, Ga. (WJBF) – On August 13th at 10:25am, Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Road Patrol units responded to a report of a stolen motor vehicle at 1350 Walton Way. A description of the vehicle was immediately broadcast to all deputies through 911 dispatch. Deputy Dakota Clark observed the...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Per the City of Augusta, all intake activities for the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program and the Utilities Assistance Program are suspended until further notice….EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. Officials say they do not anticipate the ERA intake process reopening. They say they will share...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) is asking the public’s help in locating two men after two different Family Dollar Stores were hit. On August 12th an Armed Robbery occurred at the Family Dollar at 3447 Peach Orchard Road. The subject is a black male between 5’7” and 5’09”. The subject...

AUGUSTA, Ga. ( WJBF) – An Augusta father is behind bars for allegedly beating his son. Reports say 26-year-old Markambe Holt beat his 5-year-old son. The child allegedly had multiple bruises on his face, arms, and back. The incident happened on August 12th on the 100 block of Autumn Gold court in Augusta. Holt is […]

Bigger tax bills are on the way for tens of thousands in Augusta, as city leaders approve new fees but put off voting on SPLOST next year and the new millage rate until next week.