Funeral arrangements announced for Civil Rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson
The Rainbow PUSH Coalition has announced funeral arrangements for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday.
Bedbugs trigger classroom cleaning at Hephzibah High
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Students were kept out of two classrooms at Hephzibah High School after a possible case of bedbugs, parents were told this week. Principal Chris Nabahe told parents the school staff identified potential exposure to bedbugs on Wednesday. Several students were involved in altercations this...
FOUND: Missing person last seen Nov. 2025 in Downtown Augusta
According to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office on Thursday, Feb. 19, Duc Nguyen has been located safe.
Columbia County residents oppose proposed retail development in Evans
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) — Columbia County is experiencing new growth with several retail developments in the works, but not all residents are welcoming the changes. A proposed retail development along Sir Galahad Drive in Evans has drawn opposition from neighbors in the Camelot neighborhood. The plan includes a major...
Keysville mayor arrested after altercation with city employee
KEYSVILLE, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Keysville Mayor James Neely was arrested after an altercation with a city employee, authorities say. According to an incident report from the Burke County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to Keysville City Hall, 120 Old Waynesboro Road, for a disturbance on Feb. 11. Witnesses told...
Singer embarks on new direction with Feb. 28 concert
Jamal Moore is stretching into new directions at this time in his life both personally and professionally. On Feb. 28, he will be back home to celebrate new beginnings as he performs his first solo concert in the Augusta area in eight years. “Full Circle: A Homecoming Celebration” will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Hardin...
Tiger Woods says Masters return remains a possibility
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Tiger Woods has not ruled out a return to the Masters in April despite undergoing two major surgeries in 2025. The five-time Masters champion has already missed two tournaments in the last five years — 2021 and last year. Geoff Yang, of Woodside, Calif., has...
T.W. Josey High School adds police after multiple student gang fights this week
T.W. Josey High School in Augusta temporarily restricted student movement between classes this week after several students fought during a class change, according to a letter sent to families Thursday morning. What’s Happening: Richmond County School System police responded to multiple fights at the high school...
Sign up for the Kids Parade at CSRA Children’s Weekend
Get ready, CSRA families — it’s time to register for one of the most exciting moments of the weekend!
Unruly passenger causes emergency landing on Atlanta-bound flight, authorities say
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Atlanta was forced to make an emergency landing on Wednesday morning after a passenger caused a disruption. The plane returned to Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport, and the suspect, who has not been identified, was detained. The airline...
