Voters encouraged to register, speak up on National Voter Registration Day
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - On National Voter Registration Day, Augusta Tech and Augusta University students learned about the importance of voting. Local organizations and students say it’s more important now than ever to make your voice heard — but some have expressed concern. “I think silence is the...
Repairs nearly complete for Savannah’s iconic Forsyth Park fountain
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - One of Savannah’s most iconic landmarks is making its way back. The Forsyth Park fountain, a beloved centerpiece of the Hostess City for more than 160 years, was removed in June for restoration. It hasn’t undergone major repairs since 1988, making this a long-awaited update...
Suspect arrested in theft of unreleased Beyoncé music in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. - Nearly two months after someone stole unreleased Beyoncé music off a hard drive in Atlanta, an arrest has been made. The reported theft happened in a parking garage off Krog Street on July 8 — just two days before Beyoncé’s first “Cowboy Carter” concert at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Downtown business owners ‘still concerned’ despite revised plan
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - As construction continues on the Broad Street Improvements Project, city leaders are rolling out a revised plan they say will ease one of downtown’s biggest concerns: parking. Video from our Sky 12 drone shows construction still in full swing. Downtown business owners say they understand...
Augusta leaders move forward with Turpin Hill revitalization plan
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Big changes could be coming to one of Augusta’s historic neighborhoods. On Tuesday, Augusta Commission members took a step forward with the Turpin Hill Revitalization Concept Plan. The proposal is aimed at transforming the area with new mixed-income housing and other major developments. A...
Elvin Dent, Jr. & The United Voices of Inspiration’s 41st annual Gospel Concert heads...
EVANS, Ga. (WJBF) — Elvin Dent, Jr. & The United Voices of Inspiration, est. 1984, are back for their 41st annual gospel concert. When: Saturday, September 20, 5 p.m.Where: Gospel Water Branch Baptist Church, 703 Furys Ferry Rd, Evans, GAPastor: Rev. Robert L. Ramsey Special guests include Raymond Hinton & Walter...
Local group collecting Halloween costumes for kids
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A lot of us are already looking ahead to the holidays, and for one local group, they’re making sure every child has a happy Halloween. Corazon Bonito is a non-profit organization that’s been around since 2023, hosting back-to-school bashes, feeding those in need, and most recently arranging...
Diamond Lakes Park: A vision for south Augusta’s future
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The improvement project at Diamond Lakes Park is beginning to take shape. Parks and Recreation says they are scheduled to start bench installations at the walking track within the next two weeks. After that, crews are set to begin work on sidewalks. The final phase of...
Rep. Rick Allen pushes back after Augusta drugstore loses postal contract
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - With the Surrey Center Pharmacy in Augusta set to lose its postal contract, Rep. Rick Allen introduced legislation to avoid such surprises. The pharmacy offers many of the mail services a post office would, under a contract with the U.S. Postal Service. But the agency announced in June that...
Proposed new hotel on Broad Street up for discussion next week
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A proposed hotel could be coming to Broad Street in Downtown Augusta, we learned on Tuesday. A note posted on the building confirms demolition and reconstruction of a new hotel. If approved, it could go next to the Augusta Candle Company and right across the street...
