Augusta GA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Augusta community leaders are showing their support for SPLOT 9 ahead of the May primary vote. They are encouraging voters to approve a continuation of the one cent sales tax. The budget proposal is $750 million to be used across Richmond County. It includes $16 million for Blythe and Hephzibah. “SPLOST […]

Beanie Ben's. First, what is it? It’s a new Tex-Mex breakfast and brunch restaurant on Georgia Avenue in downtown North Augusta. Second, why call it Beanie Ben's? Owners Aisha Hernandez and her husband Esteban get those questions a lot. “It’s named for my children,” she said. Bean is the nickname everyone calls their 2-year-old daughter, and Ben is their 5-month...

GEORGIA — A motorcyclist was arrested following a police chase that ended in a crash Monday evening in Burke County, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Troopers said the incident began around 6:44 p.m. on Highway 25 when a blue motorcycle passed a trooper traveling 97 mph in a 65 mph zone. When the trooper […] The post Motorcyclist arrested following police chase in Georgia...

EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Longtime Columbia County Manager Scott Johnson, who has wielded much power in the suburban Augusta community, is retiring. His exit will take effect Jan. 2, 2027, concluding 18 years of leadership in one of Georgia’s fastest-growing counties. “It is with a full heart and deep...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Salvation Army of Augusta and Fat Man’s Cafe are teaming up to encourage the community to take part in a hygiene donation drive. As the drive reaches its end, the need for essential personal care items remains strong. Donations of shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion...

Of developed nations, the United States is consistently ranked as the most dangerous country to drive in. Mike Lutzenkirchen experienced that reality in 2014 when his son Philip died in a car accident. “It’s just like that. There’s a crash last night. Your son is dead,” Lutzenkirchen said, recalling his...

APPLING, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Columbia County property owner was cited after violating the state’s burn ban on Saturday. An incident report shows a property owner started a fire to burn yard waste on Saturday. After a few hours, he went back to Evans, leaving the fire unattended at the house he’s building in Appling.

GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Columbia County Spring Fair is cracking down on its teen curfew after an incident over the weekend. Officials say a group of teenagers caused a disruption by running through the crowd, creating panic among those who were there. The fair is re-enforcing its policy that...

One person is dead following a Sunday crash between a motorcycle and a tractor trailer in Aiken County. South Carolina Highway Patrol Cpl. David Jones said in a release that the crash happened at 10:35 p.m. Sunday on Sand Bar Ferry Road near Laurie Drive in Aiken County. The Highway Patrol said a 2019 International tractor trailer was traveling east on Sand Bar...

Georgia's closely watched U.S. Senate race is heating up as candidates from both parties fan out across the state, make their case to voters and report early fundraising numbers.