Hearings rescheduled on Richmond County school changes
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Richmond County Schools has rescheduled public hearings on proposed changes to the district after weather forced delays. Two public hearings will be held next month to discuss recommendations that include closing Josey High School and Murphey Middle School to create a college and career...
Man wanted by RCSO for Burglary on Indian Cove Rd.
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who is wanted for Burglary in the first degree. According to authorities, the incident happened on December 31st, 2025 on the 30th block of Indian Cove Road. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man as Hamilton...
🔴 UPDATES: CSRA braces for weekend of snow
9:40 p.m.: McDuffie County announces several closures. The McDuffie County Transfer Station, Raysville Campground, and Big Hart Campground will be closed this weekend. Recreation games have been cancelled for Saturday and Sunday. Sweetwater Gym will be closed until Feb. 3. McDuffie County is not offering any...
Veteran opens Diamond Cuisine restaurant on Broad Street
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - After serving in the military for more than two decades, Judy Mitchell now wants to serve the community in a different way through her new restaurant, Diamond Cuisine, on Broad Street. The sign outside the restaurant reads “Grab a friend. Make a memory.” For Mitchell, the...
CSRA WEATHER RELATED CLOSINGS: Jan. 31-February
CSRA (WJBF) – Here are the current closings this weekend due to potential winter weather as reported to the WJBF NewsChannel 6 newsroom: RICHMOND COUNTY: AIKEN COUNTY: COLUMBIA COUNTY:
E-Z-GO Introduces All-New Liberty Vehicle for 2027 Model Year
AUGUSTA, Georgia — Textron E-Z-GO LLC, a Textron Inc. company, announces the next generation of its groundbreaking E-Z-GO Liberty vehicle for the 2027 model year, redesigned from the ground up to offer an unparalleled ride, whether it’s traveling the neighborhood or traversing the golf course. Automotive features...
Columbia County residents voice concerns at master plan meeting
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Columbia County residents gathered to make their voices heard for the county’s new master plan called “Foundations for the Future.” The plan outlines recommendations and possible development for the county in the years to come. “This has been a year-long process. We’ve...
Butler High School holds graduation ceremony for 68 seniors
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Graduating seniors from high schools within the Richmond County School District celebrated the conclusion of their high school experience by walking across the stage to accept their diplomas at a commencement ceremony on Thursday evening. As winter temperatures drop, families across Augusta...
Alex Pretti remembered in Augusta vigil outside VA, Wellstar MCG
If you were driving near 15th Street and Walton Way yesterday afternoon and were curious about a mass of people standing along the road, here's the answer: About 100 Augusta-area activists gathered to memorialize Alex Pretti , who was shot during a protest by federal agents. They remembered him through prayers, lit...
CALL FOR HELP: Salvation Army asks for towels, blankets as snow threat increases
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – As severe cold weather continues to impact the Augusta area, with additional winter weather expected this weekend, The Salvation Army Center of Hope is urgently seeking donations of clean towels and blankets to support individuals and families staying in the shelter. Due to the recent cold...
