Augusta GA

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - In just a few months, one lucky family in Aiken will be walking into a brand new home!. It’s not just a regular home; it’s constructed primarily by women volunteers who are a part of the Aiken County Women Build Program. They’re Finding Solutions...

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) – Augusta is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with it’s annual Hispanic Heritage Festival at Augusta Common. This is the 30th year of the festival honoring the diversity of the Latin American culture and teaching people more about the Hispanic community. This festival serves as a reminder to the...

🍂🍻 Get ready, Aiken—the city’s most festive fall tradition is just around the corner! On Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 4:00 to 9:00 pm, Newberry Street Festival Center will transform into a lively Bavarian-style celebration for the Annual Aiken Oktoberfest, hosted by the Aiken Downtown Development Association.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Electric bikes and scooters are becoming more popular, but doctors are giving warnings. The American College of Surgeons says it’s seeing a surge in injuries across the country, particularly among children and teenagers. It’s a popular way to get around. Electric scooters and bikes can...

MARTINEZ, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A student reportedly shared an AI-generated video that contained threatening images with other students, according to a letter sent home to Stallings Island Middle School families. The letter was sent on Friday. Officials say the student also made verbal comments of a threatening nature....

The Pennsylvania State Police, Hamburg Station, is investigating a fraud scheme in which a Georgia woman allegedly posed as a Berks County Sheriff’s Office member to deceive a victim into making payments. Troopers said the suspect, identified as 29-year-old Diamond Tierra Griffin of Augusta, Georgia, contacted...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Homeowners are still fighting for fair payouts nearly a year after Hurricane Helene hit the Augusta area. The storm damaged and destroyed more than 8,500 homes throughout the area. We continue to expose the fight for fair payouts: the Second Storm. Nestled behind a tall cluster...

Hephzibah, GA embraces the spirit of unity and joy on National Hug and High Five Day. Locals share their enthusiasm for the day, spreading positivity through simple gestures of human connection.

It’s not just a regular home; it’s constructed primarily by women volunteers who are a part of the Aiken County Women Build Program. Carl B. Gant III is charged with murder, three counts of aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and possession of a firearm during the commission...

Registered nurses rally outside of Congressman Rick Allen's Augusta office on Friday, Sept. 12, demanding full funding and staffing for the VA.