Augusta GA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – On Monday, July 7th, at 11:17 pm, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 700 block of E Bulla Street in reference to shots fired, with two people down. Upon arrival, Deputies were notified that a man and a juvenile had been shot and had transported themselves to a local hospital...

AUGUSTA, Ga. ( WJBF) – Tuesday morning, Wellstar MCG Health and the Medical Office Building experienced a power outage. At this time they remain on generator power. Currently, the Medical Office Building on Harper Street is without power. All clinical outpatient appointments in that building only that are scheduled...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)– Alzheimer’s Family of Friends Foundation founder, James Lawrence, lost his mother and his in-laws to Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. But when his wife was diagnosed 4 years ago, he made a commitment to help other families financially, so they can focus on what truly matters—caring for their...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A high pressure ridge (aka heat dome) will build into the Southeast. The result will be hotter than average temperatures today and Tuesday with highs in the upper 90s both days. Factor in the humidity, and it will feel more like 102 to 105 degrees. The...

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - We have updates on two new developments coming to North Augusta – on opposite ends of Martintown Road. On the end that’s closer to Augusta, you may have noticed a huge empty lot between East Buena Vista and Martintown Road – surrounding Monterrey Mexican restaurant.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Progress is being made on The Patch golf course in Augusta. New sod has been put down and it’s begun to take root. The Patch and the Tiger Woods-designed course The Loop are part of a collaboration between Augusta National Golf Club and Augusta Technical College.

WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A nemesis of Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams has officially launched a recall effort against him Monday. Traci Hollingsworth, who for a few days faced arrest by the sheriff, is spearheading the efforts to get him voted out of office before his term ends. An official...

Linda (Lynn) Sargent Thompson, founder of North Augusta's Living History Park, died on July 4, 2025 after a battle with colon cancer at the age of 80.

Grovetown trails at Euchee Creek closing for repairs. Some cleanup work is still needed from Hurricane Helene for these popular trails. Federal cuts send schools, families scrambling in Georgia. Updated: 33 minutes ago. Georgia could lose up to $100 million in federal funds for after-school and summer programs for...

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) Good news for our women veterans. The VA in Augusta will soon have a women’s clinic. Patients can access a wide range of healthcare services in this freestanding building. Watch our interview on this edition of The Means Report. Dr. Jennifer Woodley tells us how you qualify for care, the issues...