Augusta Tech announces new scholarship for various construction trades
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta Technical College announced a new scholarship that benefits students looking to pursue various construction-related fields. The Robert Fields Annual Scholarship created in Fields’ memory by his cousin. Fields, who passed away in 2011, lived in the CSRA and many of his family members...
Salvation Army of Augusta asks community to support ‘Forgotten Angels’
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Salvation Army of Augusta is calling on the community to help make sure no child is left without Christmas joy through its Forgotten Angels initiative. Forgotten Angel tags, now available at all participating Angel Tree locations, list the most-needed toys, clothing and essentials to...
The Back Nine Golf Holds Grand Opening at New Aiken Indoor Golf Simulator
The Back Nine Golf opened in Aiken on Dec. 2, 2025, at 756 Silver Bluff Road in the Centre South Shopping Center. Pro golfer Kevin Kisner and fellow pro Scott Brown are among eight partners who own this new indoor simulator. A ribbon-cutting ceremony happened at lunchtime, organized by the...
Columbia County EMA Receives 2025 EMA of the Year Award for Helene Work
The Emergency Management Association of Georgia named the Columbia County Emergency Management Agency the 2025 EMA of the Year. This marks the first time the agency has won this honor since the county was founded. Officials picked Columbia County from 161 county and municipal EMAs across Georgia. The group's work...
In pictures: Holiday Basics at the HUB Dec. 4
Story time with Santa, caroling, cookie decorating, Christmas crafts and literacy were among the highlights of the Holiday Basics event Dec. 4 at the Hub for Community Innovation. Also the Veggie Park Farmer’s Market was in full swing with fresh produce and other food items available. Charmain Z. Brackett,...
Augusta Women Drop Tough 59-54 Decision to Georgia Southwestern
Augusta, Ga. - The Augusta women fell 59-54 to Georgia Southwestern Saturday afternoon at Christenberry Fieldhouse. The Jaguars are now 1-1 in Peach Belt Conference play and 4-2 overall. The Hurricanes improve to 2-0 in conference, 6-2 overall. The game was tight throughout with neither team really able to separate...
Holiday spirit shines bright at the Columbia County Christmas Parade
EVANS, Ga. (WJBF) – Many CSRA parades canceled Saturday due to weather, but Christmas cheer filled the streets near Evans Towne Center Park Sunday as families, friends, and neighbors gathered for Columbia County’s annual Christmas parade. From marching bands to local businesses to pageant queens, people lined the...
Stuckey’s store attracts visitors from across the nation
WRENS, Ga. — When Darla Carter and her husband travel, they have an ultimate destination in mind, but they aren’t in a hurry once they leave their home in Northeast Arkansas. “We take backroads, stay off the interstate and stop at whatever catches our eye,” said Carter, who...
Man wanted for questioning in Richmond County for aggravated assault case
Darrick Alexander Hobbs is wanted for questioning only in reference to an aggravated assault incident that occurred on Dec. 7, officials say.
6 arrested in northeast Georgia drug bust, accused of trafficking narcotics near schools
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division conducted a major drug bust on Dec. 3, seizing large quantities of narcotics and arresting six individuals involved in a drug trafficking organization operating in Augusta-Richmond County.
