Augusta GA

A federal jury convicted a former Aiken County director of voter registration and elections for fraudulently receiving over $168,000 in Social Security benefits, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday.

Westabou Montessori School announced it will not reopen for the 2025-2026 school year, according to a statement from its board of trustees.

AIKEN — A new research center at the University of South Carolina Aiken boasts a mini data center for running artificial intelligence experiments, a two-stories-tall room for massive projects and a biomaterials manufacturing lab. Soon, a fleet of robots will operate inside. The 63,000-square-foot building, called the...

EVANS, Ga. (WJBF)- It’s a chance to dance the night away this weekend. A special event is taking place tomorrow at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. This event is called “Dancing with the Stars” and it’s for people with special needs. Organizers say the idea is to give them a night of fun and […]

BURKE COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – On August 7th, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division arrested Ahmed Sattar Ismael, a police officer with the Midville Police Department, in connection with a domestic dispute reported earlier that day. The victim met with police to discuss the incident that...

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. Cross Creek. In the first...

Augusta Housing & Community Development is encouraging residents to apply for their Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

Teen violence has been a big issue in Augusta this summer, and a rally was held to try and stop that violence.

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...

These gadgets help give parents peace of mind as their kids head off to college. Richmond County sheriff launches ethics, support program for cops. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has launched a program to reinforce a culture of accountability, peer support and ethical service among the staff. With enrollment...