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9th Battle of the Bands in Richmond County

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) – The Battle of the Bands brings local high school marching bands and some college programs to Richmond County for an afternoon of music and community spirit. People filled the stands to cheer on their favorites. Wanda Haynes said she came all the way from Anderson, South Carolina to watch her niece. […]

Richmond County, GA · 4d

WJBF

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Six Augusta parks recommended for closing

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – A beautiful day at Barrett Park, but not a surprise no visitor enjoying it. “I ride by here almost everyday George and I never seen anybody here,” said Commissioner Catherine Smith Rice. A study found Barrett Park average just two visitors a month, while costing the city tens of thousands of […]

Augusta, GA · 1d

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Burke County commissioners oppose proposed Hephzibah annexation

WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Burke County commissioners voted unanimously to oppose a proposed annexation by the city of Hephzibah, citing concerns about tax revenue, broadband funding and emergency services. Commissioner Rodney Braswell made the motion to adopt a resolution opposing the proposal, and Commissioner Tommy Nix seconded it. The board...

Burke County, GA · 2d
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We Found 10 Georgia Buffets Where Your Money Goes Further At Mealtime

One Georgia buffet lines up more than 70 different dishes at the same time. Seventy. I would need a map and a nap just to get through the first row. Another spot in the state serves all-you-can-eat catfish on Fridays, and you can pick it with or without bones. A third runs its buffet out of a restored 1885 Victorian house.

Macon, GA · 5d
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WJBF

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Tim’s Butcher Shop in Thomson: Great deals and fresh meats!

In this episode of Your Hometown Roadtrip, Brandon Dawson and the team visits Tim's Butcher Shop in Thomson to speak with owner Timothy Baughman about the business.

Thomson, GA · 3d

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3 Degree Guarantee: Christ Community Health

The News 12 First Alert team was 100% accurate for the month of October, which means another $1,000 from Tub Doctor.

Augusta, GA · 3d

WJBF

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Proposed road improvements in Augusta draw feedback from community members

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Two busy roads in Augusta could see major improvements as city officials consider possible construction projects along Milledgeville Road and Barton Chapel Road. During a public meeting Thursday, November 12, community members had the opportunity to learn more about the proposed changes and share their concerns. Both projects remain in the […]

Augusta, GA · 9h

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The 10 Most Affordable Towns In Georgia Where Living On Social Security Alone Is Possible

Curious about the most affordable towns in Georgia where your Social Security alone can cover the bills?. These 10 towns offer low costs and real charm that make retirement genuinely enjoyable!. 1. Augusta. Augusta is a city that the whole world knows for the Masters Golf Tournament, but the people...

Georgia · 3d

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Josey High demolition marks turning point in school’s legacy

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The walls of T.W. Josey High School are starting to come down, marking the next big step in a controversial but closely watched transformation of the historic campus. Demolition crews have moved in less than six months after alumni filled the halls for a “final walk”...

Richmond County, GA · 21h

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From boom to backlash: Ga. election brings a reckoning for data centers

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 · 6d

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This Massive Go-Kart Track In Georgia Will Take You On The Ride Of Your Life

Some places just have a way of making you feel alive, and ALLRAD Karting in Augusta, Georgia, is absolutely one of them. If you haven’t been yet, consider this your official wake-up call. Let’s start with a simple truth that most people don’t want to admit out loud....

Augusta, GA · 1d

WJBF

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Feast Before The Feast 2026

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Many of you are making your Thanksgiving plans. For those less fortunate, there’s the “Feast Before the Feast.” Thousands attend the event each year. This year the feast will be at five locations on Thursday, November 19th. It is organized by Richmond County School Board member Monique Braswell. Braswell sat down […]

Richmond County, GA · 2d

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Discover Why This Timeless Georgia Restaurant Has Been A Hometown Favorite For Over 30 Years

In Augusta, Georgia, there is a red brick building with a cartoon beetle on the wall, and inside that building, people have been having some of the best meals of their lives for over thirty years. That building is the Boll Weevil Cafe and Sweetery, and if you haven’t been...

Augusta, GA · 2d

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Flu flares in CSRA with some schools closing as virus hits early

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Flu activity is rising across the CSRA, prompting at least two schools to send students home for several days and filling local clinics as Thanksgiving approaches. South Carolina reported widespread flu activity for the week of Oct. 25-31, the latest figures available in the state report....

Georgia · 3d

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At This Little Country Store In South Carolina, They Make Your Sandwich By Hand, Then You Fill Your Jugs With Fresh Spring Water

Some of the best lunches in South Carolina hide at the end of quiet country roads, far from any highway sign. You pull up expecting a quick snack and walk out with a warm sandwich, a jar of local jelly, and a story to tell. This little store pairs hand-built...

Blackville, SC · 3d

WJBF

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Traffic flowing at GA/SC state line following crash

UPDATE, 11:26am – As of this update, traffic is flowing at the state line. NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF) – Traffic at the Georgia-Carolina state line is at a crawl following a crash. According to South Carolina Department of Transportation’s (SCDOT) website, the right westbound lane (coming into Augusta) is shut down. The site says traffic […]

Augusta, GA · 2d

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2026-2027 Winter Outlook for the CSRA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A major shift thousands of miles away in the Pacific Ocean is already underway, and it could influence what we experience this winter across the Central Savannah River Area. El Niño is strengthening, and a strong to very strong event is likely to continue through much...

Augusta, GA · 20h

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Wellstar expands Columbia County care with new medical office building

GROVETWON, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Wellstar Health System is expanding care options in Columbia County with a new Medical Office Building and an on-site Infusion Center at Wellstar Columbia County Medical Center in Grovetown. The health system will host a ribbon cutting for the four-story, 92,000-square-foot Medical Office Building, located next...

Columbia County, GA · 1d

The Augusta Chronicle

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Steak knife found in student’s bag at Glenn Hills High School

A student was detained at Glenn Hills High School in Augusta on Tuesday after a steak knife was discovered during the school’s weapons detection screening process, according to a letter sent to school families. Glenn Hills Principal Valeria Smith said the knife was found in the student’s bag during morning arrival. The item was immediately secured, and school administrators and Richmond County School System police responded. More: Fundraiser grows for deputy wounded in Aiken County shooting The student was detained and will face criminal charges related to the incident, according to the letter. The student also faces disciplinary action under the school system’s Code of Student Conduct and Discipline. School officials said classes continued without disruption and that no students or staff members were in danger. Safety concerns can be reported to the school office or through the Richmond County School System Tip Line at 706-828-1077. This story was created with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information-gathering, review, editing, and publishing process. Learn more . This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Steak knife found in student’s bag at Glenn Hills High School

Augusta, GA · 2d

The Post and Courier

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Next pitch for former North Augusta Public Safety HQ made, this time by Aiken County

NORTH AUGUSTA — One of the former Public Safety buildings on East Buena Vista might be nearing a second a life, the city of North Augusta having heard a pitch from Aiken County to shift its magistrate court from Belvedere to North Augusta. "Right now, it's still an idea, and it's something that we believe would put a vacant building back into use and into good use," Aiken County Administrator Brian Sanders told City Council on Nov. 9. "It's in a great spot, a lot more convenient for the population center on this side of the county. There are a lot of positives for that." The court and Criminal...

North Augusta, SC · 1d