Augusta GA

Augusta, Georgia, is not just famous for the prestigious Masters Tournament; it is also home to a variety of splendid golf courses that cater to all skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a weekend golfer, Augusta offers a range of courses that promise both challenge and beauty. In this guide, we’ll take you...

Walk-Off Homer Seals Crushing Defeat for GreenJackets. Augusta Unable to Close Out Win in Longest Game of the Year. COLUMBIA, SC: Despite leading in the 8th, 10th, and 11th innings, the GreenJackets were unable to find their final outs, culminating in a walk-off loss that will sting long after the dust settles.

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Overcrowding in animal shelters has become a big issue across the U.S., and especially here at home. Nearly every shelter in the CSRA is full. That’s why an organization from Florida is coming this way to offer some help. 9-year-old Presley has her own lemonade...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - As part of Augusta University’s recent athletic facility renovations, the softball field is on deck to be the next venue to get a makeover. For years, fans have either sat in the grassy area next to Jaguar Field, or in small bleachers behind homeplate. Starting...

Someone in the United States dies from a stroke an average of every 3 minutes and 11 seconds, according to the American Heart Association. Strokes are responsible for one in every 20 deaths. May is stroke awareness month. Strokes occur when the blood supply to the brain is blocked or...

AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. — A 16-year-old passenger died and multiple people were injured on Thursday after a driver attempted to escape from law enforcement, ran a traffic light, and crashed into another vehicle, officials say. Sergeant Tyler Tidwell with the South Carolina Highway Patrol said the crash happened around...

THOMSON, Ga. (WJBF) — The 9th Annual Golf Tournament returns Thursday, June 5, at the Belle Meade Country Club in Thomson, Georgia, with a special tribute marking the 50th anniversary of Lee Elder becoming the first Black golfer invited to play in The Masters. The tournament also honors Augusta National’s Black...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — Reverend Robert L. Ramsey has spent nearly five decades in the pulpit, and now, he’s sharing that wisdom in a new book with a title that really hits home—What’s Wrong? I’m Tired. Can You Feel Me? It’s a message Reverend Ramsey says we all need right now. The book speaks directly […]

When Steve Boyd started his teaching career in Martinez, he intended to spend a couple of years getting classroom and coaching experience before returning to his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina to continue his career. “Forty-seven years later, I haven’t yet,” said Boyd, who’s retiring from Augusta Preparatory...

EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Saturday was Armed Forces Day. Every year, our community comes together at Thunder Over Evans to thank our military service men and women of the past, present and future. With a night of family fun, our photojournalist, Breck Brigham, was there and shares the sights and...