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'My kids have a dad because of that man': Columbia County deputy, man he saved recount heroic 2020 call
Columbia County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Tim Johnson on Aug. 10, 2020 received a call about a man who stopped breathing while driving on Washington Road. It was pouring down rain with heavy traffic and Johnson was the first to arrive. Johnson immediately began CPR on 32-year-old Will Johnson after he...
Jeremiah’s Sports Foundation awards thousands in scholarships to local seniors
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - After losing their son to gun violence, one family is honoring his life by helping send high school seniors to college. Jeremiah Duncan was shot and killed in 2020. After his death, his family created Jeremiah’s Sports Foundation. We spoke with two scholarship recipients from...
Health inspections: Food on floor, debris on walls earns F for Augusta restaurant
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 May 3 and 9, accompanied by their scores and, in some cases, the health infractions that lowered those scores.
Georgia is prepped to spend millions on tackling the opioid crisis. What do drug users want?
A syringe service program recipient in Augusta dumps her used needles into a sharps container on April 1, 2024. It's an example of harm reduction, part of the continuum of care for addiction that could be funded by Georgia's share of opioid settlement funds.
Serenity Behavioral Health Systems holds resource fair at May Park
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- A local mental health organization is helping multiple nonprofits come together to be a helping hand to those who need it. “Having everyone out here today and seeing everyone get haircuts, get resources, it just shows how far Augusta’s coming along…,” Grace G. said. Grace G. says everyone has a story. “Everybody […]
Community resource fair being held at May Park in Augusta
AUGUSTA (WJBF) – Serenity Behavioral Health Systems is hosting its Semi-Annual Community Support Services (C.S.S.) Resource Fair today, Thursday, May 16th, until 2:00 p.m. at May Park, located at 622 4th Street in Augusta. Over 50 agencies and organizations are on-site, including those offering assistance with shelters, housing, supportive services, healthcare, veterans affairs, employment, and […]
Augusta resource event helps address needs before summer hits
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - On Thursday, resources and people in the community were able to come and get the necessities they needed at May Park. The event was expecting around 200 people to show up, but as early crowds showed, there was more than that. “The homeless population has grown,”...
Daily forecast | From First Alert Chief Meteorologist Riley Hale
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Staying dry this evening into tonight with mostly clear skies. Clouds will increase late tonight into early Friday. Friday morning lows will be in the low 60s. Most of Friday morning looks dry, but cloudy. Morning lows will be in the low 60s and afternoon highs...
2nd annual Wiener Fest happening at Savannah River Brewing Co.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Local food blogger Scott Russell is known for supporting local restaurants with his blog “6bitesin” and local businesses with “Love Augusta.” Last year, Russel teamed up with Savannah River Brewing Co. to host hot dog festival, Wiener Fest. The event features plenty of activities, and is returning for it’s second year […]
Georgia's 'revolutionary' solution to help adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tucked in an Augusta neighborhood is a simple solution to a complicated problem – how to help adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities in need of intensive mental health services. Georgia has had options for individuals with one or the other, but finding care for...
CBE365: Speak Out with Latrelle Pollard
WJBF – Welcome to Speak Out!, the breakout digital segment of Celebrating Black Excellence, where we feature poets and spoken artists, and they perform their works of art. In this episode of Celebrating Black Excellence 365: Speak Out!, we present Latrelle Pollard as she performs her poem, “I Am A Woman.” If you’re interested in being considered for […]
I-TEAM: Radio silence continues in silent alarm investigation
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The I-TEAM is working to get answers for you as the investigation into Augusta’s 911 Center and emergency response throughout Richmond County continues. For months the I-TEAM has gathered emails, documents and reports about the Augusta Fire Department and how it responds to emergency calls.
Q&A: Richmond County sheriff Democratic candidates talk misconduct, transparency and more
One of the biggest Augusta-area offices up for grabs for the 2024 Primary election in Augusta is Richmond County sheriff. Three names are on the Democratic ticket: Incumbent Richard Roundtree, Eugene "Gino Rock" Brantley (a former Richmond County sheriff's deputy and sergeant with the Marshal's Office), and Bo Johnson (a former Richmond County sheriff's deputy and federal air marshal).
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