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Two broods of cicadas emerging, will bring mass amounts our way
“The Great Southern Brood” cicadas emerge every 13 years. Those are the ones we will see in our area. The other brood is the “Northern Illinois Brood” that emerges every 17 years. States further north will see those. Both broods will be emerging along with the annuals, the cicadas we see yearly, causing the cicada season to feel longer.
New Augusta food truck decals aim to create more security
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - If you live or work in Augusta and your lunch break features a food truck, you may notice a new blue sticker starting to appear. A new blue decal is now required on food trucks that operate with a Richmond County business license following the Augusta Commissioner’s voting it in on Monday.
Become the next Picasso with this in-home Appling art class
APPLING, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - One Appling art teacher is making an impact right in her own home. Charlene Montgomery started painting when she was just 8 years old. Now, she’s taking what she loves and teaching it to people of all ages. “One of the homeschool moms said, ‘Would...
Cicadas appearing ahead of schedule in 2-state region
LAURENS, S.C. - Residents of South Carolina are beginning to see cicadas ahead of the expected “simultaneous explosion” of two species this spring. Brood XIX and XIII cicadas will co-emerge this year for the first time since 1803. But the early arrivers are nothing compared to what we...
Summer of the cicada: most cicadas since 1804
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WFXG) - This is a special year for cicadas. But if you don't like bugs, this may not be your favorite summer! It is starting to get noisy!. Two species of the bugs are emerging across the South and Midwest that only come out together every 220 years, and the CSRA is one of the communities you may witness this rare sighting.
Rocky Landscapes Inspire The Look Of This Georgia Lake Retreat
Situated midway between Atlanta and Augusta, Georgia’s Lake Oconee is a cherished, if somewhat under-the-radar, destination for folks across the Southeast. To weekenders like Jen and Mark Kimsey, it’s a perfect place to boat, fish or just get away from it all. The Macon, Georgia, dwellers had already considered properties in both Carolinas for their vacation retreat when a friend suggested they look closer to home. Then they saw it: several serene acres right on the water, sprinkled with huge granite boulders and nestled among lofty Georgia pines. The quest was over. “I grew up along the Sierra Nevada in California, and these rocks remind me of home,” Jen shares.
Golden Blocks Legends Comic Book founders hold a panel to discuss the first comic
The artist and consultants for Golden Blocks Legends Comics spoke at the panel about their first comic, “Lucy Craft Laney Mother of the Children of the People.” They believe telling her story in comic form is a good way for students and others to learn.
Georgia man's inspiring weight loss journey earns him $25K from Clean Eatz
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The Clean Eatz team traveled out to Augusta, Georgia, recently to celebrate the culmination of this year's We Change Livez (WCL) Challenge by surprising John Edward Johnson with news that he had been selected as 2024's grand prize winner. With the emotional announcement came a check...
Check out some of the high-dollar Masters merch hauls that went viral on TikTok
While the 2024 Masters Tournament concluded Sunday, haul videos from patrons who brought memorabilia home from Augusta National are continuing to go viral on TikTok. Videos featured a wide range of items – from coveted items like the annual Masters gnome, to exclusive items only found in the invitation-only Berckmans Place.
Ariana Benjamin of Beyond Bliss Massage and Wellness breaks down health benefits of massages
WJBF – Massages can provide a lot more than leisure and relaxation. Ariana Benjamin, the owner of Beyond Bliss Massage and Wellness, sits down with WJBF to talk about the many health benefits that can come with receiving the proper massage. Welcome to Celebrating Black Excellence. So, let’s get started with you. How did you […]
A late arrival, a ball in Rae's Creek and everything else that happened to our boss during his round at Augusta National
Speaking from personal experience, winning the Masters Monday Media Lottery is an out-of-body experience. You find out if you've won on Friday morning, and if you do win, you feel like you can ascend directly to heaven. Then you quickly realize that you've got 72 long, loooong hours ahead of you.
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