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Sunny and warm Tuesday on tap
Tuesday morning update: We’re starting the day with chilly temperatures ranging from the upper 30s to the low 40s. Don’t worry, though; temperatures will warm up nicely into the mid-70s this afternoon. Looking ahead to Wednesday, a weak cold front will swing through, bringing additional clouds. I can’t rule out a few sprinkles, but most spots will remain dry. Temperatures will be warmer, with highs in the upper 70s. We continue the dry spell going into the remainder of the week with a mix of sun and clouds, with highs in the upper 70s. Expect mostly cloudy skies on Saturday as a warm front lifts north. Behind the front will be warmer temperatures, with highs back into the lower 80s. We remain dry and warm on Sunday. Looking ahead to next week, temperatures will soar to the mid- to upper 80s. Our next chance of measurable rain will arrive next Tuesday.
Augusta man wanted in connection to Aiken County murder turns himself in
A second suspect wanted in the disappearance and murder of an Aiken County woman turned himself in late last week. Bryan Alexander Hampton Jr., 35, of Augusta, turned himself in Friday and is charged with accessory after the fact to murder, according to a news release from the Aiken County Sheriff's Office.
Chilly Monday Morning with Clearing Skies
We went from being close to 90 degrees yesterday, to not even getting out of the 50s today! We technically reached a high of 69, but it was at two in the morning. Ever since then, the temperatures dropped more and more. On top of the cooler temperatures, we also had dense cloud cover and rain. We are done with the rain for the rest of this evening, but it will stay cloudy with chilly temperatures. Lows will be in the upper 40s with a 20% chance of rain Monday morning. Clouds will gradually clear Monday with a lot of sunshine in the afternoon! Highs will be in the mid to upper 60s.
Fire in North Augusta damages back portion of home
NORTH AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – A family in North Augusta is safe following a house fire. A home on the 200 block of Edisto Drive was moderately damaged after the back portion caught fire. The call came in about 9:00 a.m. Monday morning and several crews from different fire agencies responded. No injuries have been […]
Daily forecast | From First Alert Chief Meteorologist Riley Hale
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - High pressure is settling into the region and will keep us dry through Tuesday. A weak front will pass through Wednesday and bring the chance for a few light showers. Mostly dry the rest of the week with temperatures getting warmer. Sunshine continues Tuesday and Wednesday,...
Augusta Fire Department to hold groundbreaking ceremony for new fire station
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - The Augusta Fire Department will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for a new fire station on Wednesday. The new station will be located at 2075 Powell Rd. City officials say the event marks the beginning of the construction process for a state-of-the-art facility that will enhance emergency responses.
Evans kidney patient sues over ‘racist’ transplant waitlist
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - An Evans man is suing an organ-sharing network and several hospitals over a kidney transplant list he said was race-based and made Black people wait longer. Cleveland Holt filed a lawsuit April 16 in U.S. District Court for Northern Georgia. He’s seeking a jury trial.
Locals celebrate 3rd annal Augusta Canal Fest
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A busy outdoors weekend continued at the Augusta Canal for the third annual Canal Fest. It was canal discovery day at the Augusta Canal National Heritage area. There were games, a raffle to support the trail maintenance names and even a book signing. It’s the third...
Health inspections: Augusta restaurant told to 'clean up blood in reach-in cooler'
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 April 12 and 18, accompanied by their scores and, in some cases, the health infractions that lowered those scores.
Governor signs tax cut legislation into law
AUGUSTA – Gov. Brian Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, members of the General Assembly, and local and state leaders, signed HB 1015, which accelerates the largest state income tax cut in Georgia history, into law at a ceremony in Augusta. Sponsored by Rep. Lauren McDonald and co-sponsored by Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones, Chairman Shaw Blackmon, Reps. Soo Hong, Will Wade and Matthew Gambill and carried in the Senate by Sen. Bo Hatchett, builds upon HB 1437, which provided for a step down...
22-year-old accused of shooting at Budget Inn Express on Gordon Highway
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 22-year-old has been accused of a shooting that injured one at the Budget Inn Express on Gordon Highway in December, according to authorities. Deputies say on Dec. 14, 2023, they responded to the Budget Inn Express located at 1616 Gordon Highway in reference to an aggravated assault that happened around 5:40 a.m.
See artists at work this week during Fifth Street Mural Festival
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Fifth Street Mural Festival is taking place this week, with 37 artists working on more than 40 murals. The newly painted murals will be officially “unveiled” at the mural ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, but the work is going on right now.
Augusta Eats: Your favorite pizza place just might have moved; we'll tell you where
Columbia County’s 2 Boys Pizza and Grill restaurant opened in Evans in March, but despite the wishes of many customers, 3851 Evans to Locks Rd. isn’t a second location. Homemade pizzas and gyros top the establishment’s menu of favorite Greek and Italian dishes, and the family that runs the place are quick to help their customers feel like family, too.
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