Augusta University student-athlete arrested for alleged theft
Augusta University Student Athlete Lauren Marie Posa was recently booked into Charles B. Webster Detention Center and charged with Felony Theft.
Bicyclist dead after being hit by truck on Hitchcock Parkway in Aiken
The Aiken County Coroner’s Office responded to Hitchcock Parkway at Woods End Way in Aiken to investigate a fatal crash involving a bicycle and a truck on Tuesday.
Finding Solutions: Expansion Projects at WellStar Golisano Children’s Hospital set to help more families
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - WellStar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia is months away from completing two major construction projects that will expand mental health services and intensive care capacity for pediatric patients. The Kisner Foundation and Friends Center for Pediatric Behavioral Health and Wellness...
Augusta cemetery receives $10K grant for Hurricane Helene recovery
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A historic Augusta cemetery is taking steps toward recovery more than a year after Hurricane Helene devastated the area’s tree canopy. The Georgia Tree Council awarded a $10,000 grant to Fitten Street Cemetery through the Georgia Forestry Commission to help with reforestation and cleanup...
‘We’re trying to improve’: Augusta government provides update on audit
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta Commission members got an update Tuesday on the audit of the Parks and Recreation Department. They didn’t get the full audit report, but it was an executive summary that’s still in draft mode. Still, that tells us a lot about the audit, including that there were no criminal findings.
Col. Co. approves White Oak Technology and Pumpkin Center data centers, votes no on...
The Columbia County Commission voted to approve the White Oak Technology and Pumpkin Center data centers on Tuesday, but voted no on Byrd Farm.
Movies and TV shows casting in Augusta
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...
S.C. legislation proposes cameras in special education classrooms
AIKEN, S.C. — State legislative leaders are considering a bill that would mandate cameras in special education classrooms in public schools. The proposed legislation comes after incidents involving vulnerable students, including a case where 9-year-old Kadence, who has autism, was allegedly dragged across a classroom...
Augusta Eats: Augusta baker sells ‘Lavish Treats’ via vending machine
This might be the best vending machine ever. But it's not your typical vending machine. This vending machine is filled with fresh, delicious, homemade slices of cake. It's the brainchild of Toni Allen, who has faced some of life's toughest hardships by turning her love for baking into a thriving business that lets...
Two Men Embroiled in Georgian Lottery Fraud Get Sentenced
Brother duo who thought they had outsmarted a popular sort of lottery machine in Georgia are going to spend 20 years behind bars reflecting on their actions

















