FOOD & DRINK

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 Sept. 12 and 18, accompanied by their scores and, in some cases, the health infractions that lowered those scores.

(Gray News) – After a brief hiatus over the summer, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is officially back. The brand’s iconic 27-foot hot dog on wheels was renamed to the Frankmobile earlier this year to celebrate its 100% beef franks’ new recipe. We’ll have to let News 12′s...

24/7 Tempo compiled a list of the cities with the highest percentage of heavy drinking.

A new business in Augusta helps pet owners peacefully euthanize their animal companions in their own homes. Augusta-area licensed veterinarian Dr. Juli Peters is helping represent CodaPet, a nationwide company founded by veterinarians wanting to provide end-of-life care for cats, dogs and other animals where the pets feel most comfortable.

Ivan Soriano remembers how his mother, Ruth, would cook Mexican delicacies not only for their family but also for their neighbors and friends. She’s still cooking – just in a smaller space and for a much larger audience. The smaller space is Taqueria Las Ruthis, the Sorianos’ food...

We’ve had the pleasure of exploring five of the best Augusta hole-in-the-wall restaurants, each with its unique charm and delectable offerings. Augusta, Georgia, offers a culinary experience like no other, with its hidden treasures known as hole-in-the-wall restaurants. From the cozy and inviting ambiance of Emashiya Korean BBQ to...

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Augusta.

I wanted to share some of my favorite pizza places in Augusta. It is National Pepperoni Pizza Day after all. Pizza is one of those foods that I could eat at least once a week. Plus it’s a great leftover food, pizza is just as good the next day. You could probably call me a pizza snob, I know what I like when it comes to my pizza.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - About 30 people showed up Tuesday’s Augusta Commission meeting to fight the opening of a Parker’s Kitchen, but they lost the battle. The crowd of opponents claimed to have a 400-person petition in hand, fighting rezoning of 2.54 acres at 3645 Wheeler Road from agricultural to a neighborhood business.

In this episode we take a short day trip to Augusta, Ga., to visit the Morris Museum of Art. Seemingly small at first this museum packs a huge amount of historical and contemporary art into a winding maze of rooms to excite and amaze the senses! Afterwards, we had lunch at the Metro Diner, that offered just about anything you could crave!

By next summer, a young entrepreneur hopes to open a supermarket in Augusta with features that he said could redefine how customers shop for groceries. Jackson Mitchell has been fleshing out his plan for FreshTake since he was 16. “I started at a very young age, and knew I wanted...

Today is one of those unofficial holidays I can get behind and don’t mind celebrating. Let’s celebrate pepperoni pizza day in Augusta & Aiken. When it comes to pizza, the battle over what goes on pizza will rage on forever. Kind of like the chicken or the egg, there’s the big pizza question. Does Pineapple belong on pizza? And the simple answer is YES.

Despite opposition from the locals, a new Parker's Kitchen convenience store in Augusta has received rezoning approval for its Wheeler Road site. The public has notably protested this development, mostly due to fears of increased crime rates and potential traffic effects.

Get ready to sing your heart out at the upcoming event, Karaoke in the Woods! This lively gathering is set to take place on Thu, Sep 21, from 7pm - 9pm at the stunning Back To Nature Garden Center, located at 1815 Kissingbower Rd, Augusta, GA.

GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The CSRA had two big winners in Saturday’s Powerball drawing, according to Georgia lottery officials. Although no one claimed the big jackpot worth hundreds of millions, locally purchased tickets won $100,000 for one person and $50,000 for another. One person matched four out of five...

This month we had the honor of speaking with Dr. Lisa Maddox. Dr. Maddox is an Augusta native whose dreams of serving her country became a reality.

EVANS, Ga. - Regulars keep coming back to one local dessert shop for an ice cold, special treat. Arie's Artisan Cheesecake is celebrating their one year anniversary. "I just didn't want something super sweet and super heavy," owner Arielle Page said. "These are light, these are delicate, they're decadent." Baking...

MNB often focuses on stores that differentiate themselves through unique products and services, offering a value proposition that seems different from those offered by the competition. That seems to be the pitch for FreshTake, a new grocer scheduled to open next summer in Augusta, Georgia, in a former Whole Foods...

Regency Mall opened its doors in 1978, quickly establishing itself as a retail powerhouse in Augusta, Georgia. With anchor stores like Montgomery Ward, Belk, J.B. White, and Cullum’s, the mall attracted diverse shoppers, from families to tourists. During the holiday season, the mall was a spectacle of lights and decorations, hosting events that drew crowds from all over the region.

Not every relationship lasts, and few have lasted as long as Dorothy and Isaac Jackson Jr. The couple grew up in the Augusta-area and celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary on Sept. 12 with friends, family and even the White House via a congratulatory letter from President Joe Biden. Their story has warmed the hearts of many, so much so that it has been turned into a book and a stage play that was recently performed at the Jessye Norman School of the Arts.