RCSO asking again for information on Martin Gordon’s murder
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is asking the public again for information on the fatal Oct. 13, 2025 stabbing of Martin Gordon, a 30-year-old Helms College student.
Richmond County deputies find missing 20-year-old man
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has found a 20-year-old. Deputies say Dequan Langron was last seen on Thursday around 8:03 p.m. at his home on Caldwell Drive. Deputies say he has been located and is safe.
Tuskegee University police chief arrested on DUI charge, school officials say
ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Tuskegee University’s newly hired police chief was arrested New Year’s Day in Sandy Springs on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to the school. Officials with the Alabama HBCU said in a statement that University Police Chief Kareem Easley was arrested by the...
Augusta bars celebrate busy New Year’s Eve and Sugar Bowl night
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta bars and restaurants prepared for some of their busiest nights of the year as New Year’s Eve was followed by the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day. At Bootleggers downtown, General Manager Taiylor Cross was stuffing balloons with money for the midnight drop...
Local shelter urges pet owners to keep animals inside during celebrations
Pet owners should keep their animals inside and ensure they are microchipped as New Year’s Eve fireworks approach, according to local animal shelter officials.
Augusta budget cuts force some organizations to seek new funding
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta’s new budget is now official, closing a $21 million shortfall without raising taxes by eliminating discretionary funding for several nonprofits, including the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History. The museum lost city funding that previously paid for operations like exhibits,...
Local blood center urges donors to start the new year by saving lives
As many across the CSRA ring in the new year with celebrations, one local organization is asking people to begin 2026 by saving lives.
Top Dawg Tavern to host John Daly during golf week
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - John Daly will be at a new location during Masters week. Top Dawg Tavern says they will be hosting the 12-time Masters golfer. Daly was known to spend time at the Hooters on Washington Road, signing autographs and selling merchandise. According to Georgia Lottery officials, they’re...
Wellstar MCG Health welcomes first baby of 2026
Wellstar MCG Health has welcomed their first baby born in 2026.
Jumpers take polar plunge in Appling for New Year’s resolutions
APPLING, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - People in Appling celebrated the 13th annual polar plunge on New Year’s Day Thursday. More than a dozen people took the plunge into Strom Thurmond Lake at around 11 a.m. A 5-year-old was hit and killed by a car on New Year’s Eve in Aiken...
