Georgia woman charged in fraud scheme impersonating Berks County Sheriff’s Office
The Pennsylvania State Police, Hamburg Station, is investigating a fraud scheme in which a Georgia woman allegedly posed as a Berks County Sheriff’s Office member to deceive a victim into making payments. Troopers said the suspect, identified as 29-year-old Diamond Tierra Griffin of Augusta, Georgia, contacted...
12 On Your Side Investigates: The 2nd storm – Insurance setbacks continue
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Homeowners are still fighting for fair payouts nearly a year after Hurricane Helene hit the Augusta area. The storm damaged and destroyed more than 8,500 homes throughout the area. We continue to expose the fight for fair payouts: the Second Storm. Nestled behind a tall cluster...
This day couldn’t come at a better time… gimme a hug
Hephzibah, GA embraces the spirit of unity and joy on National Hug and High Five Day. Locals share their enthusiasm for the day, spreading positivity through simple gestures of human connection.
Bond denied for suspect in 3-year-old’s Augusta shooting death
It’s not just a regular home; it’s constructed primarily by women volunteers who are a part of the Aiken County Women Build Program. Carl B. Gant III is charged with murder, three counts of aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and possession of a firearm during the commission...
Registered nurses rally outside of Congressman Rick Allen’s office
Registered nurses rally outside of Congressman Rick Allen's Augusta office on Friday, Sept. 12, demanding full funding and staffing for the VA.
CSRA College Night returns to the Augusta Convention Center
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – 9th through 12th grade students have the opportunity to meet recruiters from more than 100 colleges, universities and technical schools. This annual event gives them the opportunity to receive scholarships and learn more about where they may want to go after High School. This event brings in a...
Prisma Health launches new sickle cell clinics in South Carolina
Boil advisories have been issued for three separate areas in Aiken County in the past few days. Augusta University students craft ‘Hands of Hope’ for suicide prevention. Students at Augusta University crafted ‘Hands of Hope’ for those who wrestle with thoughts of self-harm. Sober Bash hosts...
Aiken Tech Marks One Year of Student Food Pantry
Aiken Technical College is marking its first anniversary of a food pantry designed to support students' basic needs so that they can be successful in their studies. The college celebrated the first anniversary of the Knights Corner Food Pantry with an open house. This pantry was created through a partnership with...
$5,000 reward being offered for information in May 2025 Augusta homicide
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in reference to a shooting that resulted in the death of Zyshawn Franklin and injured another.
Lawmakers Huddle: A year later, Georgia lawmakers recall helping communities after Hurricane Helene
LISTEN: Natural disasters like Hurricane Helene often remind elected officials of their most essential role: being there for their communities in times of crisis. In Lawmakers Huddle, GPB's Donna Lowry talks with state lawmakers about their Helene experience. Natural disasters often remind elected officials of their...
