Augusta GA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A man pleaded guilty in Augusta federal court to trying to defraud the government of millions of dollars in a COVID benefits scheme. Dantavious Jackson, 39, of Union City, pleaded guilty to mail fraud, said Tara M. Lyons, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia.

Dirty Dough, a dessert and cookie bakery, is permanently closing its doors in Augusta this month, according to an announcement from owners on Monday.

Offensive Outburst Leads Jackets to Second Straight Win. COLUMBIA, SC: After the Fireflies jumped out to an early advantage, the GreenJackets retaliated quickly and efficiently to snap up a 7-3 win and a series split in their final trip to Segra Park this summer. All of Columbia’s offense came in...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – A local veteran and educator has been awarded the nation’s highest honor for community service. Dr. Jackson Drumgoole, who is the founder of Bridge Builder Communities, received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2025 Commencement Ceremony of the International School of...

HEPHZIBAH, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - On Sunday, Story Mill Baptist Church put on a fireworks show, marking the end of the holiday weekend. It’s also a start to getting back to normal before the next holiday, which is Labor Day. The Raysville Marina is open again after being closed for...

NEW HOLLAND, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Aiken County deputies on Monday afternoon dealt with a man barricaded inside a home. They tried to serve warrant, but the man barricaded himself in a home in the 100 block of Apple Jack Road, with another person possibly trapped inside. By 2:35 p.m., the...

Former longtime Aiken County state lawmaker Roland Smith was laid to rest on Saturday, remembered by Gov. Henry McMaster for his "lifetime of service." Smith died at age 92 on June 30. Smith was born Feb. 26, 1933, in Aiken. A Korean War veteran, Smith was a retired rural mailman,...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta Technical College said Monday it’s partnering with Columbia County Fire Rescue to provide firefighters with the opportunity to earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Fire and Emergency Services Occupation. This follows the announcement of a similar partnership with the...

The Raysville Marina is open again after being closed for Hurricane Helene cleanup. Augusta Tech offers degree program for Columbia County firefighters. Augusta Technical College is partnering with Columbia County Fire Rescue to give firefighters a chance to earn an associate degree. Special runoff early voting for...

The Raysville Marina is open again after being closed for Hurricane Helene cleanup. 31-year-old arrested after allegedly shooting father-in-law in the foot. The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting on Colonial Road Saturday morning. Hydration at top of minds at Saturday market. Updated: 5 hours...