Augusta GA

Dr. Greg Simpson, a 2006 graduate of Davie County High School and managing partner of a private urology practice in Augusta, Georgia, has established a new scholarship to support students […]

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Westside Animal Hospital has donated medical kits to every K-9 unit in the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, giving handlers the tools to stabilize their dogs in the field. Each kit is packed in a small backpack and includes supplies such as peroxide, gauze and Narcan...

Cutting the grass on city property is in for a change, with commissioners approving the plan to turn all landscaping over to a new single department.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Ahead of the Masters, reigning champion Rory McIlroy has decided on his menu for this year’s Masters Club Dinner. Peach & Ricotta Flatbread with balsamic, hot honey and basil. Rock Shrimp Tempura with creamy spicy sauce. Bacon-Wrapped Dates stuffed with goat cheese and almonds. Grilled...

And there it is. An annual tradition of The Masters dropping the Champions Dinner Menu and people freaking out. This year it's Rory and we have the ultimate rich guy menu here. It's a good menu, not nearly as good as Scottie's or Rahm's. Or Hideki which is still the...

Deputies with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office were temporarily restricting traffic on Wednesday in an industrial area of the county in response to a report of a possible chemical leak. Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched around 5:23 a.m. to the 1400 block of Columbia Nitrogen Drive to assist with traffic control...

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Authorities are investigating the death of an inmate found unresponsive early Monday morning at a Richmond County detention facility. On March 16, 2026, at approximately 5:32 a.m., the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an unresponsive inmate at the Charles B. Webster Detention...

The Dental College of Georgia finished its first year working with Project Refresh in February 2026. Hundreds of people without homes in Augusta got free dental checkups and learned about oral health. The monthly event happens at May Park, run by the Augusta-Richmond County Health Department. Participants can shower,...

COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Columbia County Coroner’s Office was recognized for its commitment to organ donations and referrals at a commission meeting Tuesday night. Coroner Terry Norman said the office ranked second out of 159 counties for organ donations in 2025 and seventh for organ referrals. Norman...

Traffic is backed up on I-520 Eastbound near Lovers Lane following a reported chemical spill on Columbia Nitrogen Drive.