Augusta GA

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A 20-year-old Georgia man was sentenced Monday in connection with the April 2024 prom night crash on I-40 that killed two teenagers and seriously injured two others. William Tyson Neumann, from Augusta, Ga., pleaded guilty to two counts of involuntary manslaughter and one count of...

Columbia County's newest church already is asking for room to expand. The organizers of the Holy Martyrs of Vietnam Mission church in Martinez are asking county planners' permission to erect a storage building on the church campus. The single-story, 1,500-square-foot building would be near the rear of the property...

The Salvation Army of Aiken is preparing to house additional people as cold temperatures prompt more individuals to seek shelter from the elements.

AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – The Aiken Department of Public Safety responded at to a shooting on the 1200 block of Aldrich Street at 3:18 Wednesday morning. Officers found one male victim with a gunshot sound. Authorities say extensive lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful and the coroner was called to the scene. The...

In the heart of downtown Augusta, where the Savannah River lazily winds its way through Georgia’s second-oldest city, there’s a culinary gem that proves greatness doesn’t need flashy gimmicks or trendy décor – just really, really good food. The Boll Weevil Cafe and Sweetery might...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Health experts are reaching out to people in rural areas with a mobile health clinic, bringing essential medical services directly to underserved communities. The East Central Health District mobile unit was at Diamond Lakes on Monday. The unit serves Richmond, Columbia, Burke and other...

On Wednesday, Georgia’s “Click It or Ticket” safety bus will stop in Augusta to support Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic units.

HARLEM, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A man is facing charges after he was accused of shooting another car while driving on Interstate 20, according to officials. Javon Deon Weston, 35, was arrested on Monday after a shooting incident on I-20 westbound near exit 183. According to the incident report, deputies responded...

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Teachers and parents from Greendale Elementary School addressed the Aiken County Board of Education Tuesday night about a foul smell that has disrupted classes and forced some teachers to evacuate their classrooms. News 12 first learned about the concerns last week when parents reached out....

WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Burke County commissioners voted Tuesday night to deny a renegotiated settlement of a sexual harassment lawsuit against the sheriff. There had been a previous proposed legal settlement between Sheriff Alfonzo Williams and his former employee Brenda Johnson. However, commissioners...