MCG researchers to test deep brain stimulation on Alzheimer’s patients
According to the Center of Diseases and Prevention Control, the number of senior adults battling Alzheimer's is expected to double to 14 million by 2060. Now, a group of researchers at Augusta University are working on a project to combat these numbers.
Local Kroger stores collecting food donations to fight hunger
From March 27–29, through its “Hunger Never Takes a Break” food drive, Kroger is inviting the community to help fight hunger.
Augusta’s Turpin neighborhood to get affordable homes with $1.85M federal grant
The historic Turpin neighborhood will soon welcome more affordable homes after Augusta Habitat for Humanity was awarded $1.85 million in federal funding this week.
Experts warn against feeding gators as spring brings them out
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — Spring weather is bringing alligators out to bask in the sun, and wildlife experts are reminding residents to keep their distance. Alligators can be seen at Brick Pond Park in North Augusta − and occasionally in someone’s yard or in a roadway. Experts...
The New Moon Cafe: Uniting Community With Coffee & Local Flavors
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The New Moon Cafe is a big part of Downtown Augusta, and Aiken and for this episode of Your Hometown Roadtrip the team stopped in and spoke with Founder, Christine Sherer about her journey, her business, and support from the community over the years. What is New Moon? “New Moon is […]
Richmond County deputies searching for man missing since April 2022
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is once again asking for the public’s help finding a missing man. Freddie Gene Morgan is described as 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing 190 pounds with gray hair and brown eyes. Authorities also released a photo of him.
Rosa Parks’ cousin visits Augusta, endorses candidate
Rosa Parks' cousin, Jeanette McCauley, visited Augusta to endorse Georgia Congressional District 12 candidate Tracell Peace-Nichols, believing that Parks would have backed her fight for equality and change in Congress.
3 teens arrested after robbery, shooting in Columbia County
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A planned teen meetup to buy THC vape cartridges in Columbia County turned violent Friday evening when an alleged robbery sparked gunfire in the Hidden Creek neighborhood, leaving two teens wounded and three teens in custody, according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. The...
1 hurt, homes struck in outbreak of shootings
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Police are investigating two shootings that happened around the same time on Friday. Richmond County Sheriff’s Office went to the 2400 block of Amsterdam Drive at 5:27 p.m. Upon arrival, deputies located and secured the scene and learned that multiple houses were struck by gunfire.
RCSO: Multiple homes struck by gunfire on Amsterdam Drive
Richmond County Deputies responded to reports of a shooting on Amsterdam Drive, Friday.
