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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...
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...
More lane closures at Fury's Ferry Road intersections
Columbia County recently announced a number of lane closures connected to the road-widening project for Fury’s Ferry Road that will affect traffic next week. There will be a temporary lane closure at the North Belair Road and Fury’s Ferry Road intersection from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, according to a news release from the county. ...
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...
Cold case solved: Suspect arrested in 2019 Augusta slaying
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in connection with a 2019 murder. On Dec. 30, 2019, at 4:47 am., the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to 2106 Bayvale Road to investigate the murder of Dwayne Lane, 52. This man may have...
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.
What the Tech: How to avoid smishing scams
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - After years of being scammed by robocalls and emails, many consumers know how to ignore them. In recent years, many cyber criminals have switched to texting scams because they know if we receive a text message, we’re going to open it. The FTC, FBI, AARP...
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...
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 […]
Georgia officials say tests show improvement following pandemic
(The Center Square) — Georgia education officials say the 2023-24 Georgia Milestones results show "steady academic recovery" among Georgia's public school students following education disruption amid the pandemic. According to education officials, the results, released on Friday, reveal scores "increased or held steady" for 10 of the 13 English language arts, science and social studies assessments. However, math results were not available pending the implementation of new content standards and assessments. ...
Medicare tests payment plan for respite care costs so unpaid caregivers can 'take a break'
LISTEN: A new program is providing relief for family members and unpaid caregivers of Georgians living with dementia. GPB’s Ellen Eldridge has more on the program from Emory’s Integrated Memory Care practice and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Metro-Atlanta patients on Medicaid living with dementia may...
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