Huey Magoo’s, Wingstop, Ms. Hibachi, McDonald’s among new restaurants at Eisenhower Crossing
Two new restaurants have opened and two more will open soon at the Eisenhower Crossing shopping center off Jimmie Dyess Parkway on Harper Franklin Avenue near Fort Gordon. The restaurants are located in front of the new Kroger Marketplace in two newly-constructed retail spaces. Wingstop and McDonald's opened a few...
Augusta Residents Still Struggling With Chronic Flooding as Long-Term Fixes Remain Elusive
AUGUSTA, Ga. – For residents living along Overton Road and Raes Creek, seasonal flooding is no longer a surprise — it’s a persistent, stressful reality. Each year, heavy rains overwhelm the aging infrastructure, turning backyards into ponds, damaging homes, and leaving neighbors wondering when real solutions will...
Finalists named for Richmond County Schools Superintendent
The Richmond County Schools Board of Education announced Dr. Malinda Cobb and Dr. Keith Simmons as finalists for the district’s permanent Superintendent job.
Shots Fired at Car with Infant Leads to Richmond County Arrest and Drug Bust
On Saturday, July 19, 2025, at approximately 12:39 a.m., Richmond County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence on Reese Avenue after a report of a vehicle being struck by gunfire. The vehicle’s occupants told deputies the shooting occurred after a verbal altercation with unknown individuals in a silver sedan at...
JENNIE: LAUNCH Augusta offers pathway to medical careers for students of all ages
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)– LAUNCH Augusta is a nonprofit organization committed to exposing K–12 students, especially those from underrepresented communities, to careers in health care. Programs are designed to be hands-on, engaging, and inspiring. From summer day camp to mentorship and college prep, LAUNCH gives students...
Teen cancer survivor heads to Costa Rica for dream trip
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - After beating leukemia, local teen Sulli Hajek is heading off on the adventure of a lifetime: a trip to Costa Rica, made possible by Make-A-Wish Georgia. Sulli recently rang the bell at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia, marking the end of her cancer treatment. On...
Augusta neighbors still battling flooding, with no long-term fix in sight
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - For residents along Overton Road, flooding is a familiar — and frustrating — part of life. Each year, heavy rains turn yards into ponds, damage homes and leave neighbors wondering when real solutions will arrive. The culprit? Clogged and aging storm drains that can’t...
S.C. prisoner adds 29 years to existing 25-year sentence for raping, kidnapping 68-year-old commissary...
JASPER COUNTY, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Ahmad Rashad Bonds,41, pleaded guilty on July 22 to first-degree criminal sexual conduct and kidnapping of a 68-year-old commissary worker, according to the 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office. The Columbia County Coroner’s Office is investigating the accidental drowning death of a...
James Brown’s ‘name was never on the arena,’ board chief claims; photos show otherwise
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The head of the Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority claimed Tuesday the old James Brown Arena never bore the Godfather of Soul’s name, even though photos show otherwise. It’s all part of the battle over the name of the building that will replace the now-demolished arena....
Man dies after motorcycle crash in Augusta
The Richmond County Coroner's Office announced a man has died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash that took place July 16.
