Augusta GA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A new inspection found a toxic workplace culture at the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system in Augusta and other problems that could hinder patient care. A report said the inspection in September uncovered “concerning behavior and communication problems among facility...

Ask people where they’re heading this summer, and you’ll likely find some familiar big-name tourist spots. However, Bankrate’s 2025 Vacation Rental Study shows that there is plenty of big demand in smaller spots, too. The study analyzed the top 50 in-demand vacation rental markets in the country to determine where...

A Georgia woman being kept alive because of Georgia’s controversial fetal heartbeat law turned 31 years old on Sunday. It's now been 10 years since Charleston church massacre. Updated: 3 hours ago. It's been a decade since nine people were killed in a racially motivated mass shooting in South...

There is an emphasis on road safety following Saturday morning's tanker crash.

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The mayor of Aiken has been working to connect with her community in various ways to address concerns. Teddy Milner, the city’s first female mayor, is stepping outside of City Hall and into the community. She’s hoping that she can help bridge the gap between the city council and the...

One of the most popular activities in our area is Kayaking. Experts say that to stay safe, be sure to know your route, be comfortable in the water, know how to swim, stay hydrated, and protect yourself from the sun.

In this episode of Your Hometown Road Trip, Brandon Dawson and the team visits Iron Horse Grill in Beech Island, S.C. to speak with co-owner Jennifer Shoup about the restaurant.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The deadline is June 30 to apply for Georgia’s Promise Scholarship Program, which offers private school tuition vouchers for students of low-performing public schools. Students at the lowest performing 25% of schools are supposed to be eligible to apply for the “Georgia Promise” program....

COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – Beginning July 1st, All City of Grovetown emergency calls will be handled through the Columbia County 911 Communications Center. This will not affect how residents contact emergency services. They will still dial 911. Officials say the transition is designed to improve coordination,...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Popular quick-service chain Chipotle is opening a new location in Augusta. A sign states that it’s coming soon in front of the Fresh Take grocery store on Washington Road near Interstate 20. It joins another Chipotle on Robert C. Daniel Parkway, in North Augusta near...