Augusta GA

Deputies say he's wanted for a rape and aggravated assault that happened earlier this week.

Authorities have charged a third man in the July slaying of a teenager outside a south Augusta wing shop. Members of the U.S. Marshals Joint Task Force apprehended 18-year-old Kieran Darnell Walters in Gwinnett County on Thursday morning, Richmond County Sheriff's Office Chief of Staff Lewis Blanchard said in a...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- A new downtown safety plan is now in place. The sheriff’s office will meet today with business leaders to hear what they think about it. Prior to this meeting, Sheriff Brantley met with the Downtown Development Authority to strive toward building a long-term safety plan. This plan is designed to...

You have another chance to give your opinion on parking changes coming to downtown Augusta on Thursday. Deputies searching for man wanted for rape, aggravated assault. Leland Candidate is wanted for rape and aggravated assault for an incident that occurred on May 27 on the 400 block of Greene Street.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - We all know we should have strong, unique passwords for everything, but what about those simple 4-digit PINs? It turns out, they might be even more vulnerable than you think. If a thief gets their hands on your phone and can guess your PIN, you’re looking...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced more than $1.5 billion in federal funding to help states and U.S. territories hurt by natural disasters. The money includes more than $683 million to repair Hurricane Helene’s damage to roads, bridges and other transportation...

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Major upgrades are needed at the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff tells us it won’t be long before some of their aging equipment gives out. However, with a new headquarters on the way, they are still in need of more funding. In Aiken...

Federal funding on the way for roads, bridges damaged by Helene. The Federal Highway Administration's Emergency Relief Program provides funding to help states perform repairs caused by major natural disasters. Updated: 11 minutes ago. State Sen. Harold Jones a news conference to highlight what he sees as potential...

RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – As part of Sheriff Gino Brantley’s ongoing commitment to rehabilitation and community reintegration, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the graduation of several inmates from the ServSafe Work Preparation Program. This initiative is sponsored by Aramak, the jail’s...

GROVETOWN, Ga. (WJBF) – Columbia County Deputies are on the scene of a crash in Grovetown. Details are limited, but we do know the accident happened on I-20 eastbound just before exit 190. Two people were transported to Doctors Hospital with injuries. Motorists may want to take an alternate route. This is a...