Augusta leaders ponder fate of 3 troubled apartment buildings
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Three apartment complexes in Augusta are at risk of losing their business licenses, and that’s what the Augusta Commission is considering Tuesday. Bon Air, Richmond Summit and Maxwell House renters have complained for years about issues from safety concerns to broken elevators, mold and more.
The Masters’ ultra-exclusive, $219,000 hospitality program sounds like heaven on earth
Each April, the world’s rich and famous flock to Augusta, Ga. for the Masters. Just one look at the private jet-lined runaways at Augusta Regional Airport tells much of the story, but how do the world's high rollers spend their Masters weeks? What sort of luxuries do they enjoy that we mere mortals aren’t even privy...
From backyard fairways to the national stage: 2 Augusta golfers prepare for U.S. Amateur
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A shared dream that started on the local fairways of the CSRA will now be on display for the world to see. Former Greenbrier golfer, now Kennesaw freshman, Walker Gantt and Lakeside state champion, Hamilton Coleman are U.S. Amateur bound for San Francisco. While their qualifying...
Sheriff: 14-year-old admits to killing parents in Clay County after argument
North Augusta neighbors discuss animal shelter, utility issues at public meeting. Neighbors in North Augusta spoke to city leaders at Monday’s Power Hour on different issues. People packed the council room to make their voices heard. Updated: 1 hour ago. The CDC says vaccination rates for kindergartners across the...
Community leaders calling for unity, peace, and protection with Action Rally
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Community leaders are calling for unity, peace, and protection with what organizers are calling an Action Rally for the CSRA. Organizers say the mission is to pray for students, families, schools, communities, peace and non-violence. The Action Rally will take place on Thursday, August 7th at 6...
Man arrested after allegedly shooting at vehicle with 2 people inside
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A man has been arrested after he was accused of shooting at a vehicle with two people inside, according to authorities. Lane Lee Cook, 29, was arrested on Sunday after an incident on Kemberly Drive in Aiken. Following the deadly shooting in Augusta that has taken...
Student at Burke County High dies, school officials say
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A sophomore at Burke County High School has died, according to school officials. Officials say their thoughts and prayers are with Joshua Daniel Guzman’s family and friends. Following the deadly shooting in Augusta that has taken the life of a 14-year-old and injured multiple others,...
Aiken holds public meeting to discuss tiny homes plan
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The city of Aiken held a public forum Monday to discuss strategies for tackling homelessness and the tiny homes initiative on Aiken’s west side. Meetings are planned where Augustans can let city leaders know what their budget priorities are. The meeting held at the Saint...
New and improved North Columbia Elementary School welcomes students
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF)- More CSRA school bells are ringing for the first time since Summer began. In Columbia County – there’s a brand-new school some students will be attending. That school is North Columbia Elementary School. The old school has been around since 1956, being one of the oldest schools in...
Day care worker accused of forcing kids to fight each other
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/Gray News) – A day care worker in Georgia is accused of forcing two children to fight, then forcibly grabbing and shaking one of them. According to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, 37-year-old Riffat Tahmin Khalil was arrested Monday. The alleged incident took place at Discovery...
