One injured in shooting on Tuttle Street in Augusta
One person is recovering after a shooting incident in Richmond County.
Georgia Shift encourages people to get involved in local government
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta Commissioner Jordan Johnson, Georgia Shift and the Change Makers Academy hosted the Power to the People Justice Rally. The event helped educate residents about how the public service commission impacts your bills and rights. Attendees learned how to make their voices heard in the...
Officials speak out about chemical spill traffic accident in Aiken County
A little after 4:30 Tuesday afternoon, the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office responded to a tractor-trailer that went over a bridge on I20 at Highway 1.
RCSO: Man arrested for allegedly exploiting elderly step-grandfather
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office said investigators have arrested a man who is accused of exploiting his 86-year-old step-grandfather.
Deputies on scene of incident on Walton Way, according to officials
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Officials have said there are Richmond County Deputies in the area of Burger King on Walton Way due to an incident. We have reached out to learn more about the situation.
Army Corps of Engineers continues storm recovery more than 7 months after Helene
More than seven months since Hurricane Helene hit our area, many are still recovering, including operations at Strom Thurmond (or Clarks Hill) Lake.
Downtown Augusta restaurant will stay open but loses Sunday license and gets probation
After several violations, commissioners voted to revoke the Sunday Sales license for a Downtown Augusta restaurant after a new recommendation from the Sheriff .
Human remains behind Aiken home positively identified
Human remains that were located in March behind a home in Aiken have been positively identified, the Aiken County Coroner's Office said Tuesday.
Augusta leaders slap liquor restrictions on downtown eatery
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Augusta Commission voted Tuesday to impose some restrictions on a downtown business that’s been accused of flouting the rules by serving alcohol after hours, operating as an unlicensed club and otherwise running afoul of deputies. The commission unanimously approved a motion to revoke...
Man charged after crash resulted in death of an 8-year-old
A man has been arrested in connection to the fatal Peach Orchard Road crash that resulted in the death an 8-year-old on Monday.