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Look at this huge sinkhole on Walton Way in Augusta
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'They watched her die': Teen dies hours after arriving at juvenile detention center in front of employees who did nothing, lawsuit says
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Human trafficking case shocks Grovetown neighbors
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16-year-old reported missing in Richmond Co.
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond county Sheriff’s Office is looking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old. According to authorities, Jaylin Lamb (5’11”, 155 pounds) was last seen on July 19th on the 2500 block of Victory Street wearing a black and red shirt, black pants, and red and black shoes. […]
RCSO makes arrest in 2019 cold case homicide
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has made in an arrest in connection to a cold case that began in 2019. According to authorities, Willie Ferrell, 42, was arrested by investigators for the murder of Dwayne Lane, 52. According to investigators, officers responded to a residence on Bayvale Road on December […]
Now closing: Bankrupt furniture, home goods stores leaving the Augusta area
A pair of national home goods retailers filing for bankruptcy are closing their stores in Augusta and Columbia County. Conn's Home Plus acquired competitor Badcock Home Furniture & More in December 2023, but earlier this month the combined retail entity began Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, according to numerous media and trade publications this...
Augusta University’s Medical College of Georgia set to open on Georgia Southern’s Armstrong campus
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Medical College of Georgia is finally ready to open its doors on the Armstrong campus of Georgia Southern. After a little more than a year building the school, leaders from around the state came together Friday for an official ribbon cutting. This is a dream...
Complete this survey to create a more climate-resilient Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The University of Georgia is seeking the public’s help in creating more climate resilience in Augusta. The project aims to address the impacts of climate change in vulnerable and underserved communities in Georgia. The team consists of a group of climate scientists from UGA, who...
Daily forecast | From First Alert Chief Meteorologist Riley Hale
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A backdoor cold front will move in Friday. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening but less coverage and intensity compared to the past few days. Wind will be out of the northwest ahead of the front and then turn to the northeast behind it. Staying dry tonight with overnight lows dropping to near 70 by daybreak Saturday.
Smaller but still big: Update on new Columbia County subdivision proposed near Grovetown
Plans for a 400-plus-unit subdivision near Grovetown are moving again after its backers waited more than a year for Columbia County's seemingly nonstop development to catch up. Details and timelines have been tweaked in the most recent proposal for Branch Springs, which developers Mill Branch Investments LLC had introduced to county planners and...
Another coffee chain may be coming to Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Caribou Coffee is planning on opening two locations in Augusta, chain officials tell us. Construction will likely start in early fall with an anticipated opening date of early 2025, pending approval. A new Lowes Foods store held a grand Thursday in Aiken. It’s at the intersection...
20/20 Sports With A.B. – Georgia Native Dylan Cease Throws No Hitter For Padres, The Braves Lose, And More
In today’s 20/20 Sports with A.B., he talks about the Braves losing in the 10th inning against the Mets last night, the GreenJackets with their 5th straight loss, and Georgia native Dylan Cease threw a no hitter for the Padres to beat the Nationals. Ashley Brown: Well, the Braves...
Scattered storms today before a mostly dry weekend
Highs staying cooler in the upper 80's as more scattered storms develop this afternoon. Storms will not be as widespread as the past couple of days, but pockets of heavy rain will last until mid-evening. This weekend brings a brief period of lower rain chances and more sunshine. Highs stay...
After tree removing uproar in Olde Town, Augusta mayor seeks to form new city department
Just days after residents loudly told city officials to find solutions for implementing infrastructure improvements other than cutting down many of the large trees in Olde Town, Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson said he wants to hire a city arborist and form a new city department for landscapes and tree maintenance. The mayor said...
Blended Vybes shows benefits of Xtreme Hip Hop fitness program
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Xtreme Hip Hop is a fitness program that combines step aerobics with music. For this episode of “Your Hometown Road Trip,” we stopped in and spoke with Brittany Jenkins of “Blended Vybes” about the program and some of the physical benefits. Tell me about where we’re at and what you do […]
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