Army leaders at Fort Eisenhower highlight importance of Memorial Day
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - With Memorial Day just days away, we’re hearing from Army leaders at Fort Eisenhower about how they plan to celebrate the branch’s big birthday this year. On June 14th, the army turns 250 years old, which is older than the country itself. Command Sergeant...
RCSO needs public’s assistance locating missing 17-year-old
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s assistance in locating a runaway juvenile. According to authorities, Alliyah Ash, 17, (5’6″, 200 pounds) was last seen on Thursday, May 22nd at her residence in the area of Commonwealth Way and was last seen wearing a white shirt...
28-year-old killed, another injured in shooting at Augusta apartments
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - One person has died and another was injured in a shooting at the MacArthur Park Apartments in Augusta on Thursday night. The Richmond County Coroner’s Office says 28-year-old Kameron Mason was killed in the shooting. Richmond County deputies responded to the apartment complex, located at...
New project could bring nearly 100 homes to Laney Walker Boulevard
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - New restaurants, homes and retail stores could soon be arriving in downtown Augusta. The massive mixed-use project would be nested in the heart of Laney Walker Boulevard. On Thursday, crowds of community members weighed in on the proposed project. The FBI confirms that it’s been at...
Richmond County Marshal’s Office terminates employee after investigation into alleged misconduct
The Richmond County Marshal's Office announced Friday it has terminated one of its employees after an investigation concerning alleged misconduct.
Portion of Strom Thurmond Lake to reopen for Memorial Day weekend
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Savannah District is reopening the West Dam Day Use Area at J. Strom Thurmond Lake on Friday, May 23, just in time for Memorial Day weekend.
Doctors Hospital hosts EMS Appreciation Week Lunch
Doctors Hospital in Augusta hosted a special EMS Appreciation Week Lunch on Thursday, May 22.
FEMA cuts list of Augusta property owners seeking storm damage assistance
More than 130 residents reached out to the city for assistance for removal of storm debris on private property, FEMA determined less than half were eligible
Augusta Homeless Task Force discusses Community Care bus tickets
The Augusta Homeless Task force met on Thursday to help offer better access to transportation.
Columbia County invites residents to shape future growth plans
Columbia County held workshops Thursday for community members to be able to have a say in what they want the future of their town to look like.
