Memorial Day Weekend Bomb Threat Evacuates Augusta Olive Garden
Authorities evacuated an Augusta restaurant Saturday night after receiving a bomb threat, marking the latest security scare in Richmond County. What We Know: Richmond County Sheriff’s deputies rushed to the Olive Garden on Cabela Drive around 8:40 p.m. on May 25 after staff reported a bomb threat. The restaurant was...
Bomb threat called in a local restaurant; cleared by K9 units
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a bomb threat a local restaurant. Authorities say on May 25, around 8:40 p.m., deputies responded to Olive Garden on Cabela Drive after a bomb threat was reported. The restaurant was evacuated while bomb-sniffing K9 units searched the...
Allendale County moving graduation back outside to TIGER Stadium
23-year-old killed after being struck by vehicle on Deans Bridge Road. A 23-year-old was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Deans Bridge Road, according to the Richmond County Coroner’s Office. Suspect ID’d in Bon Air Apartments shooting that sent 1 person to hospital. Updated: 5 hours...
White Woman Suspected Of Killing Black Boyfriend Will Not Face Charges In Georgia
The victim was also called out on social media for berating Black women before being killed by his white partner. A grand jury in a Waynesboro, Georgia, has decided to not charge a white woman deemed a suspect in the fatal shooting of her Black boyfriend. The grand jury in...
Augusta’s Memorial Day weather history
Www.wjbf.com – Miller Hyatt – 2025-05-25 01:51:00. SUMMARY: Memorial Day in Augusta is a solemn day dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives in the U.S. Armed Forces. Observances range from ceremonies to quiet reflection, deeply rooted in respect and remembrance. Historical climate...
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — A pedestrian is dead following a hit-and-run Sunday morning. Investigators say it happened around 3 a.m. on Deans Bridge Road outside Suz Lounge. Xavion Wimberly, 23 years old from Hephzibah, was trying to cross Deans Bridge Road when he was struck. Investigators say the driver and car were...
Augusta Night of Worship headed to Hardin Auditorium
EVANS, Ga. (WJBF) — A statewide worship movement is coming to the Augusta area. The Augusta Night of Worship is set for Saturday, May 31 at 6 p.m. at the Hardin Auditorium in Evans. Christians from across the region are expected to gather in praise and prayer—believing for God’s glory to be revealed throughout...
Guerra’s walk-off homer sinks ‘Dogs in seventh straight loss
North Augusta, SC – The RiverDogs led by three runs entering the bottom of the ninth, but Augusta roared back with a four-run rally, capped off by a Mason Guerra walk-off home run to defeat Charleston 6-5 on Saturday night at SRP Park. The loss is the seventh straight for the RiverDogs.
Bass Pro Shops hosts cookout to commend veterans for Memorial Day
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Bass Pro Shops held a cookout at all of its stores today, including the one in Augusta. Many people were able to get free hot dogs as a celebration of the start of summer and to remember our troops. We spoke to the general manager of...
Honoring the fallen at the Aiken Memorial Day Parade
AIKEN, Sc (WJBF) – The streets were full of red, white and blue and those in uniform to remember the fallen who gave their life for our country. Chairman of the Aiken County Veterans’ Council, Lowell Koppert, says this is a day to honor and remember those brave men and women. “I’m a combat veteran, […]
