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Health inspections: Here's how a popular Augusta wings restaurant scored a 60 out of 100
The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe. The following is a list of restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that have been inspected between May 17 and 23, accompanied by their scores and, in some cases, the health infractions that lowered those scores.
Suspect wanted for armed robberies across Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help locating a man wanted for armed robbery. Dmond Jackson is wanted for several armed robberies occurring along Kissingbower Road, Deans Bridge Road and Gordon Highway between March 24 to April 10. Jackson has several unrelated warrants...
Memorial Day ceremonies in the CSRA
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- There are several Memorial Day events and ceremonies happening Monday. At 11 a.m. there will be a remembrance ceremony at the American Legion Post 120 off Liberty Street in Waynesboro. Also at 11a.m. a ceremony hosted by VFW Post 12190 will take place at Memorial Gardens Park behind Evans Towne Center Library. […]
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM *WATCH* UNTIL 2 PM MONDAY
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Burke, Columbia, Glascock, Hancock, Jefferson, Lincoln, McDuffie, Richmond, Taliaferro, Warren, Washington and Wilkes Counties until 2:00 PM Monday. Be prepared to take shelter indoors, secure loose outdoor items that could blow away or cause damage or injury.
Burke County deputies seek missing man; others found in Orangeburg
SARDIS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Three people have gone missing this week in Orangeburg and Sardis, according to authorities. On Friday, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office announced deputies are searching for a missing 36-year-old man. Billy Joe Farmer was last seen in Sardis on May 17. No specific location was...
Man sent to hospital after shooting on Mike Padgett Highway
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A male victim was transported to the hospital after a shooting on Mike Padgett Highway, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say at 12:25 p.m. on Friday, the sheriff’s office responded to Castle Pines Trailer Park, where they found the victim. The...
Barnwell Co. Sheriff’s Office arrests 2 for drugs, weapons, stolen truck
BARNWELL COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – As a result of a narcotics investigation and search warrant, the Barnwell County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) arrested Dwayne Antonia Robinson and Pricalla Walker of Williston. The following seizure and charges were made. Notable Items seized: Dewayne Antonio Robinson Charges: Pricalla Denise Walker: The 2 suspects remain in the Barnwell County […]
Plant Vogtle debriefs important emergency exercise
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WJBF) – An emergency exercise that is required every two years is taking place this week at Plant Vogtle. Georgia and South Carolina conducted Plant Vogtle’s radiological emergency exercise on Tuesday and Wednesday, and several leaders gathered to talk about how it went Friday. Officials from Burke County joined leaders from several other […]
Senior in Richmond Co. gets special surprise from military brother during graduation
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- It’s a special day for Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School (RCTCM) graduating senior Ny’Ashia Bennett. Bennett walked across the stage Thursday to receive her diploma and got a big surprise from her brother who’s being serving in the military. “Oh it means a lot I’m all about family so I like […]
Jenkins Correctional Facility inmates working with shelter dogs up for adoption
MILLEN, Ga. (WJBF) – The Jenkins County Correctional Facility is giving inmates the chance to work with shelter dogs–and they’re learning some valuable life lessons. The facility has teamed up with Jenkins County K 9-1-1 Rescue for the program, which has been in place since October 2021.
Augusta coroner ID's woman, child found dead on Chase Creek Court as mother, son
Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen this week released the identities of two bodies found over the weekend. Tiara Jennings, 30, and her infant son were found dead by Richmond County Sheriff's Office deputies inside a house on the 1600 block of Chase Creek Court off Gordon Highway on Saturday. They were pronounced dead at 7:05 p.m. An autopsy has been scheduled for both.
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