30th annual Hispanic festival held in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Hispanic-American Cultural Association of the CSRA held its 30th annual festival on Saturday. News 12 video journalist Breck Brigham was there and gave us the sights and sounds of the event. “This weekend, we have been celebrating the 30th annual Hispanic festival. The weather’s been...
New hotel could be coming to downtown Augusta
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 construction of a new hotel. If approved, it could go next to the Augusta Candle Co. and right across the street...
Registration opens for Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program
‘Beautiful person inside and out’: Community honors shooting victims with memorials. Downtown construction: What’s the latest on the projects?. 5 being monitored after exposure to latest Ga. measles patient. Five people out of more than 200 who were recently exposed to measles on the Georgia State University campus...
Judge denies bond in shooting death of Augusta 3-year-old
Authorities have dropped murder charges against two teenagers, who were found to have acted in self-defense in a shooting that killed a 14-year-old last month.
Jefferson County theft arrest linked to internet outages that affected over 100
WRENS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Wrens man has been arrested in relation to thefts that allegedly left over 100 residents without internet over the past two months. James Ellis Coleman, of the 2500 block of Quaker Road, was arrested on Saturday and charged with 11 counts of criminal damage to property.
‘Operation Keep Us Safe’ to target drivers who don’t move over for blue lights
Five people out of more than 200 who were recently exposed to measles on the Georgia State University campus and other locations are being monitored. Kemp comes to Augusta with his pick for U.S. Senate, Derek Dooley. Updated: 1 hour ago. Gov. Brian Kemp has endorsed Derek Dooley as his...
Memorial grows for Augusta double-murder victims
Five people out of more than 200 who were recently exposed to measles on the Georgia State University campus and other locations are being monitored. Kemp comes to Augusta with his pick for U.S. Senate, Derek Dooley. Updated: 1 hour ago. Gov. Brian Kemp has endorsed Derek Dooley as his...
Rooted Coffeehouse Opening in Augusta, Fourth Location in CSRA
A new Rooted Coffeehouse will open its doors at 801 Greene Street in Augusta, Georgia, later this month. The owners shared their plans with Business Debut. Inside the 1,500-square-foot space, guests will find a mix of dining spots and soft seating. Workers and students can plug in at various charging stations...
Two Aiken men sentenced to two years in prison for defrauding 88-year-old woman in...
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – Two Aiken man have been sentenced to two years in prison for conspiracy to commit bank fraud. According to the United States Department of Justice District of South Carolina’s Office, a will was executed by an 88-year-old woman in Aiken that purported to leave the entirety of her estate, which...
Rain Back in the Forecast
A coastal low-pressure system is currently bringing rainfall to the Outer Banks and is expected to bring moisture into our area aiding in rain chances. There is a 10% chance for rain on Tuesday mostly affecting our western counties around 6pm tomorrow. Temperatures for the start of the work week are forecasted to...

















