Give go-kart racing a go at Allrad Kart Racing
In this episode of Your Hometown Roadtrip, Brandon Dawson and the team visits Allrad Kart Racing in Augusta, Ga. to speak with Ross Wheeler about bringing the activity back to the area and all the fun it has to offer.
Broad Street construction continues parking problems for Augustans
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- Construction continues in downtown Augusta as part of the next phase of the streetscape project. Construction has started on the inside lanes between 10th and 13th Street, which means fewer parking spaces for those driving downtown. But this next phase of the project has moved traffic into one...
What the Tech: How to recognize fake Facebook accounts
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Over the past couple of years, scammers on Facebook and Instagram have come up with a nifty way to hide. You might have noticed it too. Friend requests from people you’ve never met who call themselves “Digital Creators.” The title sounds harmless and professional, but lately it’s become one...
Community leaders gather to combat violence in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Old and new program leaders are trying to find a way forward and combat violence in the community at a meeting on 15th Street in downtown Augusta. The gathering is at Williams Memorial CME Church. Parents, students, area denominations and nonprofits are all together, sharing their...
Evans High student held accountable after alleged threatening comment
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - An Evans High student is being held accountable according to the code of conduct and the law after allegedly making a threatening comment to another student, school officials reported. According to a letter sent to families on Friday, there was no gun found on campus during...
Augusta officials unveil new fleet of electric buses that go into service next week
In an effort to become more sustainable, the city of Augusta was awarded $12 million to purchase five new electric buses to replace the diesel vehicles the city used to ferry residents to their destinations. A ribbon cutting was held on Wednesday at Augusta Transit to unveil the five new buses. A number of elected...
Developer proposes to build south Augusta townhomes behind Hillcrest Memorial Park
A local developer wants to build townhomes in south Augusta across from Hillcrest Memorial Park on land once owned by the cemetery's founder. Naresh Punjabi, representing applicant Connect Development LLC and property owner NRP Residential 1 LLC, submitted a rezoning application for nine pieces of property....
Only Chick-fil-A vending machine in U.S. located in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The only Chick-fil-A vending machine in the United States is located in Augusta. MCG Urology posted about the vending machine on social media, saying it sells wraps and chips. The machine is restocked every 18 hours. Richmond County Toys for Tots has closed its Christmas assistance...
Three wanted in connection to robbery, aggravated assault
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is looking for three suspects wanted in connection to a robbery and aggravated assault incident that took place in July 2025.
Ga. House Speaker Jon Burns visits Evans for Faith and Flag event
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns visited Evans for a Faith and Flag event, drawing a packed crowd at Pizza Central.
