Multiple teenagers involved in weekend shooting in Harrisburg neighborhood, RCSO addresses youth violence
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a shooting in the Harrisburg neighborhood in Augusta late Sunday night. The shooting, involving multiple teenagers, ended with 2 going to the hospital and 5 in handcuffs. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and those living here say action needs to...
Richmond County Sheriff’s Office conducts largest methamphetamine bust in CSRA
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – A Richmond County man is behind bars after what Richmond County investigators are calling the largest methamphetamine bust in Augusta history. Jaquez Sturgis is charged with meth and fentanyl trafficking. Investigators say they executed 3 search warrants on properties on the 200 block of East...
Baby supplies to be given away Wednesday in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - There will be a giveaway of baby supplies this week in Augusta. The Augusta Partnership for Children, 435 Telfair St., will give away Pull-Ups, PediaSure and more while supplies last. The giveaway will be Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Registration is encouraged at...
UGA SBDC helps Augusta landscape company build legacy under new ownership
When Patrick Wells joined Piedmont Landscape Management in 2015, he was stepping into a company with deep roots and a respected name in Augusta’s commercial landscaping sector. Founded in 1977, Piedmont had grown into a leading commercial landscape company in the Central Savannah River Area. But for Wells, it was...
News 12 FastCast for June 2 – Quick headlines for busy people
5 teens in custody in Augusta shooting incident that injured 2. Five teens are in custody after a shooting incident in the Harrisburg area left two people injured on Sunday night, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. ‘The Wire’ actor’s son turns 19 while recovering from tornado injury...
Aiken County could increase utility rates soon
Authorities were on the scene of a shooting Monday morning in the area of Fox Trace Apartments on Wrightsboro Road. 5 teens in custody in Augusta shooting incident that injured 2. Updated: 35 minutes ago. Five teens are in custody after a shooting incident in the Harrisburg area left two...
Ongoing Augusta construction affects city transit system
Authorities were on the scene of a shooting Monday morning in the area of Fox Trace Apartments on Wrightsboro Road. 5 teens in custody in Augusta shooting incident that injured 2. Updated: 1 hour ago. Five teens are in custody after a shooting incident in the Harrisburg area left two...
Phaze 360 performs during Augusta’s candlelight music series
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Phaze 360 performed at the Augusta Common on Sunday during the city’s candlelight music series concert. The series brings the area’s most popular local and regional artists for you to enjoy. The weekly event is held on Sundays until the end of September. Compass...
Ticket lottery now open for 2026 Masters Tournament, Women’s Amateur
This week is your first chance to apply for a coveted patron spot at Augusta National for the 2026 Masters Tournament and Women’s Amateur.
Dry first half of the work week. Storms return late week!
Authorities were on the scene of a shooting Monday morning in the area of Fox Trace Apartments on Wrightsboro Road. 5 teens in custody in Augusta shooting incident that injured 2. Updated: 1 hour ago. Five teens are in custody after a shooting incident in the Harrisburg area left two...
