Augusta GA

The grocery chain could open its 12th Georgia location near the Columbia County Performing Arts Center, following years of requests from local shoppers. EVANS, Ga. (WJBF) – After years of requests from local shoppers, Trader Joe’s is one step closer to bringing a grocery store to Columbia County. The company has confirmed plans to open […]

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Aiken County residents can pick up free trees Friday thanks to “Keep Aiken County Beautiful.”. The group, with help from an Arbor Day Foundation grant, is handing out trees starting at 4 p.m. at Oakwood–Windsor Elementary School on Charleston Highway in Aiken. Trees are...

The People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, came to Augusta on Thursday in its "Hell on Wheels" truck to generate compassion for the millions of turkeys killed each year for holiday dinners. At about noon, PETA's box truck pulled into the Fresh Market grocery store parking lot on Washington Road. The truck was covered with drawings of turkeys in cages. Turkey gobbling sounds were coming from the truck that were supposed to mimic the sounds of turkeys being slaughtered. More: Aiken

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta Utilities Director Wes Byne told commissioners that some complaints about water meters and readings are valid, as he asked to speed up a meter replacement program and requested a 6.5% water and sewer rate increase for 2027. Byne spoke during the department’s FY2027 budget presentation...

For the eighth consecutive year, the Richmond County Marshal’s Office Charitable Fund is asking the Augusta community to come together to help local families enjoy a Thanksgiving meal.

Fresh fruits and vegetables are now on the shelves at the remodeled Dollar General at 2549 Deans Bridge Road in Augusta, Georgia. The produce section includes "the top 20 items typically sold in traditional grocery stores, which includes a curated assortment of lettuce, tomatoes, onions, apples, bananas, strawberries, potatoes, sweet potatoes, lemons, limes, salad mixes and more," according to the Augusta Chronicle.

RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is looking to question a man about a shooting. 39-year-old Jesse Ivey is wanted for questioning for an incident that occurred on the 2100 Block of Gordon Highway on October 29th. Ivey is known to frequent hotels on Gordon Highway, specifically the Red Roof Inn […]

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Columbia County woman was sentenced to federal prison after authorities say she stole mail and used victims’ credit cards. Jessica Rae Mabli, 31, of Evans, was sentenced to 45 months in prison and a $2,000 fine, followed by three years of supervised release. She...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Sixty-three students from seven Richmond County School System high schools have earned 2026 College Board National Recognition honors for standout performance in Advanced Placement classes and exams. In total, students received 58 School Recognition Awards and 15 First-Generation Recognition Awards, with 10 high-achieving students earning both...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Most of Georgia’s state prisons, including those in the CSRA, are on lockdown Thursday morning due to a security threat, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. Among the facilities in the CSRA are:. Augusta State Medical Prison. Hancock State Prison. Washington State Prison. Jenkins...