18-year-old wanted for questioning in Lumpkin Road homicide
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man wanted for questioning in an Augusta homicide. 18-year-old Tayshaun Goodwin is wanted for questioning in connection to a deadly shooting that occurred on May 21st, on the 2500 block of Lumpkin Road. 26-year-old Jaquavious Watkins was...
Aiken man shot at after allegedly not making eye contact with stranger
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A man was shot at after allegedly failing to make eye contact with a stranger in an Aiken gas station, according to the Aiken Department of Public Safety. Rakeem Culbreath, 35, of Trenton, was arrested on Wednesday, according to jail bookings. Around 9:45 p.m. on Jan....
Hot cars can be a death zone for kids this summer across the CSRA
AUGUSTA, Ga. - With school letting out and hot weather settling in, there’s a hidden danger parents can’t afford to overlook: hot cars. Experts say in just 20 minutes, the temperature inside your car can climb more than 20 degrees hotter than it is outside, for a child that can be deadly.
Morning Mix host Cliff Bennett to be honored at annual arts awards gala
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Morning Mix host Cliff Bennett will be among the honorees at the Greater Augusta Arts Council’s annual arts awards gala. Morning Mix is a lifestyle show presented by WRDW/WAGT, airing weekdays at 9 a.m. on Channel 12 and 11 a.m. on Channel 26. Event organizers...
South Carolina will use new tool to verify voter citizenship status
Mercedes-Benz plans to expand its footprint in Georgia and add more jobs in metro Atlanta, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday. Over the next several days, graduation ceremonies are happening at the Evans Towne Center Park. Bank sues Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson over unpaid business loans. Updated: 3 hours ago....
Jefferson Co. woman arrested in deadly Hephzibah hit and run
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – An arrest was made in a deadly Richmond County hit and run. Kyania LaShawn Graddy of Wrens, Ga., is accused of hitting and killing a woman riding an electric bike on Peach Orchard Road on May 19th. 42-year-old Jolene Davis was headed north around 5:30 Monday morning, when Graddy reportedly hit […]
Richmond County HOT Team reaches out to those experiencing homelessness
Richmond County Sheriff’s Department has formed its Homeless Outreach Team, or HOT Team, where they go into the community to help people on the street.
Lobby of Children’s Hospital of Georgia reopens
The main lobby of the Children's Hospital of Georgia in Augusta is open again after months of renovations
Augusta locals express worries over new parking changes on Broad Street
The future of parking in Downtown Augusta was the topic of discussion at a special meeting Wednesday night.
City officials change downtown beautification plan, add some parking spaces back
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Downtown parking concerns are still top of mind for many people Wednesday night. Just hours ago, a meeting wrapped up where stakeholders and business owners brought their concerns to the table yet again. They are fighting against part of the multi-million dollar beautification plan that...
