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Controlled 1,000-acre forest burn to send smoke across Richmond County

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Residents in and around Richmond County may see or smell smoke in the area Tuesday due to a planned prescribed burn. Land managers are burning about 1,000 acres, with work expected to wrap up around 6 p.m. Prescribed fire is a common tool used in Georgia...

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From penthouses to ponds: Richmond County's priciest homes

The median price of homes sold in Richmond County in September 2026 averaged about $215,000, according to Realtor.com. That's a $10,000 drop from May. The following houses are not those houses. This top-five list shows the highest asking prices for Richmond County homes listed for sale on Realtor.com. Ever driven down historic Walton Way thinking, "Maybe I'll live there someday"? Homes at two of the picturesque street's most recognizable addresses are on the market. Mike Padgett Highway Price: $1.5 million Specs: 5 beds, 4 baths, 4,480 square feet This home even has outdoor features that'll make you say "shoot." That's because the property is managed as deer and turkey habitats, so bring your guns and your best aim. Pond View Farm is a rare 95-acre retreat. It features an extensively updated home, separate guest cottage, barn, in-ground pool and a breathtaking 4-acre pond with a private dock and covered boathouse. A stunning over-water gathering pavilion creates the perfect setting for entertaining, fishing, kayaking, or just enjoying spectacular sunsets. The renovated main home offers spacious living areas, a luxurious owner's suite and a beautifully updated kitchen with premium finishes and appliances. Brokered by: Leading Edge Real Estate 3941 Parwood Road, Blythe

Richmond County, GA · 4d

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Road widening project in Grovetown slowing traffic, causing headache

GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Construction barrels and concrete barriers line Horizon South Parkway in Grovetown, where a road widening project has slowed traffic on the way into the city and frustrated drivers. Tonya Starks opened House of Jameny, a clothing boutique, on Horizon South Parkway in the spring. “We are...

Grovetown, GA · 17h
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Columbia County Fall Fair opens Thursday with rides, food and shows

It's county fair season and the annual Columbia County Fall Fair opens Thursday with rides, thrills, entertainment, and plenty of fair food. The annual event put on by the Merchants Association of Columbia County opens at 5 p.m. at the fairgrounds at 5462 Columbia Road in Grovetown. It continues through Nov. 15. The popular Demolition Derby will be back at the fair this year beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 9 and 13. And on Nov. 14, all rides are free from noon to 1 p.m. More: Mendoza's Mexican Grill opens with authentic flavors in Grovetown | Exclusive There will also be plenty of exhibitions for all ages, including a large wild animal and taxidermy display at the Golabchi Educational Center at the fairgrounds that's included in the admission fee. For the center's hours, visit columbiacountyfair.net/events/fall-fair/fall-fair-events-calendar . On Nov. 15, the popular local duo Little Roy and Lizzy will perform at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The musical duo from Lincolnton is known for their bluegrass and country music. The Eudora Petting Zoo will have plenty of animals to pet. Admission to the fair is $10, with anyone 6 and under getting in free. Unlimited ride tickets are $25 Monday

Columbia County, GA · 1d

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Columbia Co. voters decide on Commission Chair, homestead exemption referendum

EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Republican Alison Couch defeated Democrat Cambrey Wood for Columbia County Commission Chair, tallying 54.7% of the vote. Following her victory, Couch said it is an absolute honor to be chosen to lead the county she has lived in her entire life. “Tomorrow looks like work. Tomorrow...

Columbia County, GA · 2d

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GOP hold weakens in Columbia County as Democrats flip commission seat

EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Columbia County, a Republican stronghold in Georgia politics, showed a shift in voting in Tuesday’s midterm election, according to state and county elections records. Four years ago, seven out of 10 local voters chose Republican candidates, the records show. In Tuesday’s election, the vote was...

Columbia County, GA · 1d

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Richmond County voters decide Board of Education members

On Tuesday, Richmond County voters decided on several Board of Education seats.

Richmond County, GA · 2d

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Temporary lane closures at the intersection of Washington Rd., N. Belair Rd.

COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – There will be temporary lane closures at the intersection of Washington Road and North Belair Road, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. The lanes are scheduled to remain closed from Monday, November 2nd, 2026, through Friday, November 6th, 2026, weather permitting. The following lanes will be temporarily closed: North […]

Columbia County, GA · 1d

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Downtown Augusta business owners describe effects of Broad Street construction - clipped version

Construction on Broad Street downtown is continuing, with paving between 13th and 15th streets expected to finish this week and the full project still set to finish by February.

Augusta, GA · 21h

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Venus Cain Wants Tougher Rules on Fighting in Richmond County Schools

Voters across Richmond County will decide on Election Day whether to retain District 9 school board incumbent Venus Cain or elect one of three other candidates to the seat. Thomas Gardiner, Delvin T. Howard, and Brad Owens are all working to unseat Cain. Cain has spent the past 15 years...

Richmond County, GA · 3d

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Alison Couch will be next chair of Columbia County Commission

EVANS, Ga (WJBF) – Columbia County will have a new commission chair come January, and Alison Couch’s supporters are celebrating. Supporters at her watch party said they are excited for the next four years with Couch as chair. She will be the first woman to chair the Columbia County Commission. Couch said she is grateful […]

Columbia County, GA · 2d

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Columbia County names sole finalist for county manager

EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Columbia County Board of Commissioners has nominated Deputy County Manager John Matthew Schlachter as the sole finalist to become the next Columbia County Manager. Schlachter, who has spent more than two decades with the county, is scheduled for a formal confirmation vote by commissioners at...

Columbia County, GA · 2d

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Election may bring a reckconing for data centers in Georgia

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Georgia once courted data centers as the future. Now, they’re the fight. In the same election that ushered in a national wave of Democrats promising to crack down on AI and data centers, Georgia voters put two key levers of power into the hands of skeptics:

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Lawsuit filed over cat killing at Lincolnton mayor’s behest

A national cat advocacy group has sued the city of Lincolnton and Mayor Mike McCombs, who had his wife shoot a cat for a citizen who wanted the pet euthanized.

Lincolnton, GA · 17h

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Augusta could lead the state with strongest rules for vape shops

Augusta planners on Monday backed a proposed zoning amendment that would require 5,000 feet of separation between vape shops and schools, churches and other existing smoke shops.

Augusta, GA · 2d

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Rick Allen wins reelection in closer race as Democrats make gains in Columbia County

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Congressman Rick Allen is heading back to Washington for another term, but his latest victory in Georgia’s 12th Congressional District was much closer than his previous races. Allen defeated Democratic challenger Ceretta Smith in Tuesday’s election, receiving about 52% of the vote compared to Smith’s nearly 48%. The margin was just […]

Columbia County, GA · 1d

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Augusta Mayor Backs Proposed Short-Term Rental Restrictions in Single-Family Neighborhoods

Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson voiced support for proposed changes to city rules on short-term rentals. The plan would limit where such rentals can operate. It would all but shut them down in single-family neighborhoods. One man who owns several properties warned city leaders that the change would hurt local shops...

Augusta, GA · 23h

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Black Voters to Georgia’s Winners: Bring Down Our Bills

The candidates who won election in Georgia on Tuesday have made big promises to voters that many Black residents of Augusta want to see fulfilled. Democrat Jon Ossoff will return to his U.S. Senate seat as part of the sweeping victory his party won on Tuesday, taking control of the House and Senate. Ossoff has stated he will lower housing costs. In 2025, he launched an investigation into large corporations and out-of-state companies buying up properties and passing on higher home and rental prices. The investigation contributed to the passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The act aims to make housing more affordable by helping communities to build and preserve more homes. It also created a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) home loan program for teachers, firefighters, police officers, and medical first responders.

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‘I don’t have a car, and I’m partially blind:’ North Augusta Democratic Club providing rides to polls

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF) — For Jonnie Mae Reynolds, getting to the polls isn’t easy. “I don’t have a car, and I’m partially blind. I’m totally blind in my left eye. So, it’s kind of difficult for me to be trying to get around and do different stuff,” Reynolds said. The North Augusta Democratic Club […]

North Augusta, SC · 2d

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Short-term rentals top $26M in Augusta sales

Short-term rentals, like hotel bookings, are subject to Augusta’s hotel-motel tax. The city’s zoning rewrite includes a provision that could limit where short-term rentals are allowed.

Augusta, GA · 21h