Augusta GA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The partial government shutdown has put many TSA employees in a financial bind. Those workers have now missed several paychecks as bills still continue to come in. They continue to go to work to ensure travelers have a safe experience, knowing that a paycheck is not coming. Augusta Regional...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The public is invited to the unveiling of a new sculpture on Broad Street in Augusta. The Greater Augusta Arts Council, in partnership with The Salvation Army Kroc Center Augusta and funded by the Georgia Rehabilitation Institute, will hold the unveiling at 11 a.m. Ceremonial speakers...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Gas prices are on the rise, and that’s rough if you have a job like a landscaper. “The gas prices are killing me. Gas needs to come down, tremendously. My prices have gone up, now my customers are asking why my prices have gone up,” said Landscaper Douglas Ridenhour. Gas and […]

HEPHZIBAH, Georgia – An investigation is underway after a man died following a law enforcement encounter during a domestic violence call in Richmond County. Deputies with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded around 8:08 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2026, to the 4200 block of James Drive. When...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Dozens of families in the CSRA who rely on federal rent assistance may need to find new housing options as a pandemic-era voucher program ends. Georgia’s Department of Community Affairs said HUD’s Emergency Housing Voucher program is set to end June 30, 2026. Airports...

A 31‑year‑old Augusta woman, Shalieva Breann Hennings, has been arrested in Richmond County in connection with a phone scam that involved impersonating law‑enforcement and court officials to trick victims into sending money. She was charged with Felony Theft by Deception and booked into the Charles B. Webster...

The first Sunday in spring brought out hundreds of people to the Morris Museum of Art for Social Canvas, which showcased the Richmond County K-12 Art Show. In addition to viewing the artwork, attendees could draw on the sidewalks with chalk, paint on large canvasses, enjoy food trucks and listen to live music.

Seeing the looks on the faces of people receiving food assistance from the Downtown Cooperative Church Ministries shows Dennis Sodomka that he’s making a difference. “Maybe for the first time in my life, I think I’m doing what I should do,” said Sodomka, a volunteer with the organizations which received a $5,000...

Columbia County Parks, Recreation & Events will host the second annual All Y'all Cultural Festival on Saturday, April 18, at Evans Towne Center Park. It runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free, and everyone can attend. The festival brings international food vendors, live music, dance, and performances...

Aiken County’s maintenance and facilities teams are hiring! From industrial repair to janitorial leadership, there are several solid options for folks who like hands-on work and steady hours.