Baby boy hospitalized after his mother, who kept the pregnancy a secret from her...
Georgia – In a harrowing incident that has gripped Georgia, a 22-year-old woman, identified as A. Rappuhn, faces serious charges after her newborn was discovered in a trash bag on the back porch of her residence. Rappuhn has been charged with criminal attempt to commit felony murder, reckless abandonment of a child,...
SLED: Agents rescue 160 dogs, seize drugs & guns in SC dogfighting operation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division says 11 people were arrested on charges related to dogfighting during a two-day operation last week. SLED Chief Mark Keel said his agents served 10 search warrants in Dillon and Marion Counties over two days last Wednesday. “During the saerches,...
46-year-old arrest after allegedly hitting man with his car
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A man has been arrested after allegedly hitting another man with his car in a road rage incident, according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. Ryan Hezekiah Beaty, 46, was arrested on Saturday, according to jail bookings. On Oct. 7, 2022, deputies say they responded...
Augusta-based Club Car talks about international trade challenges as well as its brand new...
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) International commerce has certainly been in the spotlight lately. Watch this edition of The Means Report to find out how Club Car is navigating the situation. The company is even teaming up with one of its competitors in this regard. We will also find out about the cool new vehicles from Club […]
Daily forecast | From First Alert Meteorologist Emily Acton
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A FIRST ALERT remains in effect for overnight Sunday and Monday for the risk of flash flood and a few strong to severe thunderstorms. The Weather Prediction Center has placed the Augusta area in its marginal risk (5%) of excessive rainfall, while the Storm Prediction has also included the...
Man accused of leaving son in vehicle in 88° weather
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - An Augusta man has been arrested in connection to deprivation of a minor, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. On Thursday, deputies say they responded to Pull A Part, located at 327 Sand Bar Ferry Road, in reference of child abuse. Deputies say when...
Radar-confirmed tornado spotted in south metro; Masters practice suspended
Storms have been rolling through metro Atlanta on Monday, including a radar-confirmed tornado reported this morning in a...
Inspector General Draft: VA Augusta Leaders Fostered ‘Culture of Fear’
VA Augusta Health Care System leaders fostered a “culture of fear” with a “threatening and abusive communication style” and allegedly retaliated against employees who shared concerns, according to an Office of Inspector General draft report viewed by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The report also cites staffing...
UPDATE: Two dead at Bull Creek Golf Course were father and son says coroner
UPDATE: More details have been released on the death of two Bull Creek golfers. According to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan, Matthew Terrell Collins, Sr., 58 and Matthew Terrell Collins, Jr., 29 were killed by a falling tree while sheltering from the storm. Bryan says the two men were in their golf cart...
Johnsonville recalls more than 20,000 pounds of sausage from 10 states, including Georgia
Georgians thinking about throwing some brats on the grill may want to hold off on that. A recall has been issued for (literally) more than 10 tons of sausage from Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Here's what we know: What kind of sausage was recalled?...