Augusta GA

CSRA (WJBF) – In September 2025, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration Augusta POD, the McDuffie County Sheriff’s Office, the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia National Guard Counterdrug Task Force began a 3 month long narcotics...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- Thanksgiving is just a week away and many families are in need this year. Good Shepherd Baptist Church in Augusta is stepping up to help. This is the church’s fifth annual turkey giveaway. The church will be giving away about 500 turkeys along with 500 pounds...

A major investment in Aiken’s manufacturing sector AGY is expanding again — this time to boost production tied to artificial intelligence.

Cava opens its Evans location at 560 Mullins Colony Drive on Nov. 26. The Mediterranean eatery will host a Community Day event on Nov. 25, handing out free meals to visitors and gathering donations for Golden Harvest Food Bank. The company matches donations up to $1,000, according to a spokesperson.

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners are continuing discussions on new zoning rules that would guide how future data centers are built and operated in the county. The proposed standards outline how developers would be required to manage lighting, noise, water usage, and other environmental impacts. But many...

Georgia native Dylin Musgrove, aka Little D, tragically passed away on November 18, 2025, shortly after he had begun his career as a firefighter. While the cause of his passing remains under the rock, his passing is reported to be sudden and unexpected. Family Members And the Augusta Community Are...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Letters were sent to Richmond County parents for three incidents at different schools this month. A student brought a pair of nunchucks to school and exchanged them with another student on Wednesday morning, according to a letter sent home to families. Administrators conducted a search,...

GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Grovetown Police Department is implementing mental health awareness training to address the rising suicide rates among law enforcement officers. Law enforcement officers witness traumatic scenes including dead bodies and other disturbing incidents that can impact their mental health...

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — The cast of the sold-out production of The Color Purple is returning to Augusta for a one-day forum at the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History. The event will feature live performances, behind-the-scenes stories and a look at how the show came together. Organizers say the forum is designed...