Finding Solutions: Jessye Norman School of the Arts opens summer camp registration
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Registration is open for summer camp at the Jessye Norman School of the Arts. Children ages 10 to 18 can participate in drama, dance, music, digital art, podcasting, technical theater, creative writing and reading. Camp will wrap up with a performance and art show. “We say...
Augusta moves forward with affordable housing project in Turpin Hill
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta commissioners heard an update on plans to build at least 12 new affordable homes in the historic Turpin Hill neighborhood. Augusta/CSRA Habitat for Humanity was awarded $1.85 million in federal funding for the project. The funding is coordinated through the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing, which brings together city leaders, the Housing Authority and other community partners.
Notice the smoke? South Ga. wildfire pushes haze into CSRA
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 16,000-arce wildfire in south Georgia has pushed heavy smoke into the CSRA. Aiken County dispatchers have received many calls about the smoke in the Aiken area. Some Aiken County schools are also affected. Some school leaders have called for indoor recess as the smoke thickens.
Fire causes significant damage to Augusta apartment complex
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A fire caused significant damage to an Augusta apartment complex on Wednesday morning. News 12 first learned about reports of the fire on Mark Church Road around 6:15 a.m. At least one building could be seen with a burned roof that appeared to be collapsed. A...
4 suspects arrested in shooting death of 17-year-old in Beech Island
BEECH ISLAND, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Four people have been arrested in connection to the murder of a 17-year-old in Aiken County. The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office says Jared Marsh, 18, and Tyler Lariscey, 17, have been charged with murder. Marsh is also charged with possession of a weapon during...
Police searching for missing 13-year-old in Georgia
GEORGIA — Authorities in east Georgia are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenage girl who was last seen Tuesday evening. According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, 13-year-old Taylor Huff was last seen around 5:30 p.m. on Deans Bridge Road in Richmond County. Investigators described Taylor as standing 4 feet 7 […] The post Police searching for missing 13...
Augusta GA, Is the Real Estate Haven Where Smart Gen X Grew Their Wealth
New 2025 data reveals how this regional market is fueling net worth for established owners.
Memorial service arrangements announced for retired RCSO Chief Deputy Patrick Clayton
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – The memorial service arrangements for retired Chief Deputy Patrick “Pat” Clayton have been announced. According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, the memorial service will take place Saturday, April 25th at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors with visitation from 10 AM to noon with the memorial service immediately following. […]
Aiken County Shelter Hosts Woofstock Event as Facility Faces Overcrowding
The Friends of the Animal Shelter in Aiken County will host its Woofstock Family Day of Fun this week. The facility is bursting at the seams. Next week's event welcomes everyone, whether they want to adopt or not. Last week alone, the shelter admitted more than 100 animals. Kathy Cagle,...
Syracuse receives commitment from transfer C Luke Wilson
Syracuse shored up its front court with the addition of a transfer center on Tuesday.
