Augusta GA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The New Moon Cafe is a big part of Downtown Augusta, and Aiken and for this episode of Your Hometown Roadtrip the team stopped in and spoke with Founder, Christine Sherer about her journey, her business, and support from the community over the years. What is New Moon? “New Moon is […]

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is once again asking for the public’s help finding a missing man. Freddie Gene Morgan is described as 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing 190 pounds with gray hair and brown eyes. Authorities also released a photo of him.

Rosa Parks' cousin, Jeanette McCauley, visited Augusta to endorse Georgia Congressional District 12 candidate Tracell Peace-Nichols, believing that Parks would have backed her fight for equality and change in Congress.

COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A planned teen meetup to buy THC vape cartridges in Columbia County turned violent Friday evening when an alleged robbery sparked gunfire in the Hidden Creek neighborhood, leaving two teens wounded and three teens in custody, according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. The...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Police are investigating two shootings that happened around the same time on Friday. Richmond County Sheriff’s Office went to the 2400 block of Amsterdam Drive at 5:27 p.m. Upon arrival, deputies located and secured the scene and learned that multiple houses were struck by gunfire.

Richmond County Deputies responded to reports of a shooting on Amsterdam Drive, Friday.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A teacher was pushed to a floor and an employee was struck in separate fights this week at high schools in Augusta. Four students got into a fight Friday at Butler High School, and a teacher was pushed to the floor, parents were told in a letter from Dr. Valerie Squire-Kelly, principal.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Three Augusta firefighters died by suicide last year, prompting the fire department to develop a mental health plan as part of its long-term strategy. The deaths sparked a conversation at the commission earlier this year about how long hours and repeated exposure to trauma can affect...

Aiken County’s utilities and infrastructure employers are hiring steady hands and safety‑minded workers. From recycling to energy and lab operations, there’s a mix of field and technical roles ready for applicants.

Healthcare hiring is strong across Columbia County right now, with several respected employers adding new roles. Whether you’re an RN, LPN, or pharmacy tech, there’s a good chance to find a fit close to home.