Augusta GA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Richmond County inmate has died after an assault at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center, according to authorities. The sheriff’s office said deputies responded to the detention center on Sunday at 6:17 p.m. regarding an inmate assault. While on scene, deputies located a 42-year-old...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) — High pressure will keep rain chances away to finish the weekend Sunday, but higher humidity with late day rain chances moves in for the week ahead. Partly sunny with higher humidity and seasonably warm temperatures Sunday. High near 90. Southwest wind 4 to 8 mph.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Community members gathered Sunday to honor those who lost their lives to gun violence as part of Wear Orange Weekend. A memorial was held at Jordan Grove Baptist Church, bringing together several organizations to spread awareness about gun violence prevention. Wear Orange Weekend honors 15-ye

Aiken Electric WIRE hosted a princess pancake breakfast Saturday to raise money for the Golden Harvest Food Bank.

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF)- Saturday, the North Augusta Family YMCA celebrated the grand opening of it’s new facility with a community block party. Hundreds of people showed up to check out the new space, which is larger than the previous location. The expanded facility features enhanced wellness spaces, group exercise

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Several events are planned across the CSRA this month in honor of Juneteenth. News 12 has compiled a list of local events taking place during the holiday. June 19. The 10th Annual Juneteenth Celebration: Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrounds ( 2pm - 10pm) The Bamberg County Branch...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A three-month-old child has died Saturday morning after an alleged dog attack inside a home, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said they were called to a residence in the 500 block of Hillwood Circle around 9:21 a.m., after receiving a report of a deceased infant who

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Construction in downtown Augusta is speeding up thanks to an accelerated timeline approved by commissioners. With more of Broad Street torn up, parking is increasingly scarce. In less than a week, crews will start work on the inside lanes between 6th and 7th streets, temporarily removing the

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The city’s planting plan for Broad Street lays out the future landscape of Broad Street, from ADA accessible sidewalks to a separate bike path. The plan also lists the types of trees and shrubs that will fill the now bare Broad Street. But senior investigative...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Augusta Public Library will hold its 2026 summer reading program kickoff Saturday at Dave & Buster’s. The event will feature games, giveaways, a petting zoo and free books. Library officials said they hope to encourage more children to read during their free time and...