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CSRA TV station temporarily off air due to fire

MARTINEZ, Ga. (WJBF) – A local TV station’s broadcast has been interrupted due to a fire. WFXG (Fox 54) experienced a small fire outside their station Thursday morning. Everybody is safe. According to our photojournalist on the scene, authorities said it was nothing major. Could’ve been cause by a cigarette or something similar. Photojournalist: Dania […]

Martinez, GA · 1d

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Thomson Man, 72, Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting

THOMSON — The GBI is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that left a 72-year-old man dead following threats to deputies. Thomson, GA (November 3, 2026) – At the request of the Thomson Police Department (TPD), GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Thomson, GA. Alton Hamilton, age 72, of Thomson, GA, was shot and killed in the incident. No officers or deputies were injured.

Thomson, GA · 2d
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Augusta Circle K Clerk Charged With Murder After Shooting Man Dead Outside Store

A Richmond County deputy call to a Circle K on Gordon Highway ended with one man dead and a store employee behind bars on a murder charge. Deputies say they responded to the station at 1947 Gordon Highway around 9:53 p.m. Wednesday to investigate reports of gunshots, where they found an adult male victim at the scene.

Augusta, GA · 21h
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Smoke prompts large emergency response off Washington Road

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Columbia County fire crews responded to the scene of a possible fire at a local news station Thursday morning. Officials say crews arrived at Fox 54, 3933 Washington Road, after responding to a call complaining of the smell of smoke in the building. When crews arrived...

Columbia County, GA · 1d
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Thomson fights for playoff life as 8-1 Hephzibah visits the Brickyard

THOMSON, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - In the final week of the high school football regular season, one play or one drive can define an entire campaign. That postseason urgency takes center stage Friday night at the Brickyard, where the Thomson Bulldogs (4-5) fight for their playoff lives against the region champion Hephzibah Rebels (8-1).

Thomson, GA · 17h

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Person with knife shot by Augusta gas station employee

A person armed with a knife was shot by an employee at a Circle K on Gordan Highway near Sibley Road, deputies say.

Augusta, GA · 1d

WJBF

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Hephzibah eyes home playoff game with win over Thomson

AUGUSTA, GA (WJBF)- It’s the final week of the regular season for teams in Georgia, and our last Game Night Live of the season features a 3A region 4 matchup. The Hephzibah Rebels will hit the road this Friday to take on the Thomson Bulldogs at the Brickyard. The Rebels are on a historic run […]

Thomson, GA · 2d

WJBF

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Heavy law enforcement presence at Circle K on Gordon Highway near Sibley Road

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – A heavy law enforcement presence has been reported at the Circle K on Gordon Highway near Sibley Road Wednesday. Several vehicles from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office are on scene as of 10:45 p.m. on Nov. 4. The entrance to the Circle K is closed off and crime scene tape is […]

Richmond County, GA · 1d

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Richmond Hill Elementary principal placed on administrative leave

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Richmond Hill Elementary School Principal Tomekia Darrisaw has been placed on administrative leave, according to officials. In a letter sent to parents on Oct. 30, officials say Darrisaw is on leave for an undetermined amount of time. The letter states Sharon Ray will be stepping in...

Richmond Hill, GA · 5h

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Coroner identifies 24-year-old victim in Augusta ‘suspicious death’

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Authorities released the name of a man, hours after he was found dead in a Fenwick Street home in what authorities are calling a suspicious death. The Richmond Coroner’s Office identified him as Joseph Michael Judy Jr., 24, of Augusta. The coroner’s office say it...

Augusta, GA · 1d

WJBF

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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 · 23h

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Feast On An Incredible $13 Buffet At This Beloved South Carolina Restaurant

Nobody warns you about BJ’s Country Buffet in North Augusta, South Carolina, and that’s honestly a problem, because the first time you walk in and see what thirteen dollars gets you, the surprise is almost too much to process. All-you-can-eat Southern cooking at that price is the kind...

North Augusta, SC · 1d

WRDW-TV

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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

WJBF

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RCSO Deputy Jailer arrested, charged in domestic incident

RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – On November 5th, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a domestic-related incident that reportedly occurred on midnight the day. Authorities said the incident involved Phillip Carter, who has been employed with the RCSO as a deputy jailer since December 2024. Investigators with CID interviewed the individuals involved and […]

Richmond County, GA · 5h

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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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Seven Georgia Steakhouses Where The Dining Room Hasn’t Changed Since Your Parents Dated

Some restaurants chase every new trend, and some just keep doing what worked decades ago. Georgia still has a handful of steakhouses where the booths, the wood paneling, and the menu feel like a page from an old family photo album. These are the places where anniversaries pile up year...

Georgia · 2d

The Augusta Chronicle

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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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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:

Georgia · 2h

WJBF

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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

WJBF

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Missing 66 y.o. Augusta woman, may have altered mental state

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing woman. 66-year-old Robin Key was last seen on the 1000 block of Windsong Cir., in Augusta on Novemeber 5th around 7:00 pm. Robin is on foot and was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, black jogging […]

Augusta, GA · 10h