Local senior meal service forced to pause amid funding cuts
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Aiken Senior Life Services says continued issues with government funding have forced them to stop for the second time in six months. They say seniors, many of whom are homebound and live alone, rely on the one hot meal each day that the service provides. Aimee...
Therapy dogs’ birthday celebrated at children’s hospital
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Children’s Hospital of Georgia celebrated the birthdays of two therapy dogs on Thursday, along with introducing a new one. The hospital celebrated Casey and Nugget’s birthday, and new dog, “Loretta Lynn,” was introduced on Thursday. The dogs help calm the children...
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright in CSRA cutting the ribbon for new SRS energy...
The Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative project is a culmination of hard work over the last 13 years.
Knives found at 2 local schools; threats made on bus
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Knives were found on two separate local high school campuses in the past two days, according to authorities. The first was Thursday at Cross Creek High School in Augusta and the second was announced Friday at Lakeside High School in Evans. Meanwhile, a student made threats...
Local film ‘Holy Ghost’ debuts internationally and here at home
LINCOLNTON, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A new indie movie filmed in Lincolnton is coming to the big screen. “Holy Ghost” is a crime thriller, and we sat down with one of the lead actors and her father, who joined her onscreen with a cameo appearance. She explains how the movie...
FOTAS set to host “Clear the Shelter” event as facility continues at full capacity
Every year, the Aiken County Animal Shelter hosts its annual Clear the Shelter Event.
Georgia Sees Another Day of Below-Average Temperatures as Cool Stretch Continues
GEORGIA – Temperatures across Georgia remained well below average for a second straight day, with cities like Augusta only reaching 82°F under partly sunny skies and dry conditions. Many areas across the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) reported highs ranging from the upper 70s to mid 80s. Patchy...
Georgia DOT Studying Atlanta-to-Savannah Train
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is asking the public for input on a proposed intercity rail project that would link Atlanta and Savannah, reports Josh Green in Urbanize Atlanta. “The latest questionnaire seeks information on Atlantans’ travel patterns to other parts of Georgia. Beyond Savannah, the...
Daily forecast | From First Alert Meteorologist Tim Strong
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Temperatures will stay below average for the next several days with northeast wind pinning cooler than normal temperatures in place through early next week. Isolated showers and storms possible today and Saturday, but higher rain chances expected Sunday into next week. The “wedge” continues...
Missing: 16-Year-Old Runaway Last Seen Near Alexander Drive
Deputies are searching for 16-year-old Julia Bridges-Lora, last seen Aug. 6 on the 1000 block of Alexander Drive in Augusta. They believe she may be in the areas of Alexander Drive, Washington Road, or Cabela’s Drive. 🧭 What It Means For You: If you live, work, or shop near...
