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Augusta administrator Tameka Allen to retire in 2027

Augusta's City Administrator Tameka Allen is retiring in 2027.

Augusta, GA · 3d

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Share your thoughts and help set priorities for Augusta’s new mayor

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta Mayor-Elect Steven Kendrick is inviting residents to a final community engagement session aimed at helping set priorities for his incoming administration. The meeting will be held November 16 at 6 p.m. at the Henry Brigham Community Center. The event caps a series of listening sessions...

Augusta, GA · 3d

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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 · 22h

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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 · 3d

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Cost of added mowing questioned as Augusta plans new grounds management department

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Mowing more often in Augusta would require additional money, and vacant lots will not be part of the new grounds management department, city officials said Thursday. Commissioners asked staff at a workshop how much more frequent mowing would cost. Several said the plan addresses accountability but...

Augusta, GA · 1d

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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

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Laney set for playoff bout against Brooks County

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - For the 6th consecutive season, the Laney Wildcats have found a way to postseason football. The red and white will be hosting things in the first round this weekend, welcoming the Brooks County Trojans from South Georgia. “Everybody’s excited about the opportunity that we have in...

Augusta, GA · 22h

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City of Augusta discusses landscaping at Grounds Management work session

The City of Augusta discussed landscaping at the Grounds Management work session on Thursday, Nov. 12.

Augusta, GA · 23h

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Construction of new office complex signals next phase of SRS revitalization

AIKEN — Ground was broken at the Savannah River Site on Nov. 4 to construct a 22,000-square-foot office building that will replace modular office trailers and support a growing workforce, expanding missions and long-term infrastructure priorities. Located in the site's H Area, the new facility will provide permanent office...

Aiken, SC · 2d

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1,000 people receive free Thanksgiving meals at May Park event

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - 1,000 people received a free Thanksgiving meal Thursday at May Park during Project Refresh’s monthly “Shower at May Park” event. Hundreds of cars lined up Thursday morning for the event. This month’s event had a Thanksgiving theme, with 1,000 meals given away.

Augusta, GA · 1d

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Aiken County Meals on Wheels Needs Volunteers as Wait List Nears 100

Nearly 100 people sit on a wait list for Meals on Wheels in Aiken County. The program needs more drivers to bring food to their doors. "Currently we have a wait list for our Meals on Wheels program," Aimee Hanna, executive director of Aiken Senior Life Services, told WRDW. "We have the capacity to serve these people. We have the means. We have the hot meals. Where we're really hurting right now is we don't have enough volunteers."

Aiken County, SC · 1d

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Services from internet provider new to S.C. available in Aiken, Edgefield, Barnwell counties

Aiken County, SC · 1d

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Local advocate weighs in on proposed veterans benefits changes

The Take Care of America’s Veterans Act passed in the House and is headed to the Senate. If the bill becomes law, disability benefits could change nationwide and within the CSRA.

Augusta, GA · 1d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 7d

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Serving beyond the uniform: 2 Augusta veterans use their businesses to give back

Randy Bradum, owner of Commander Coffee, said he wanted his business to serve a purpose in the community and for veterans.

Augusta, GA · 2d

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Services from internet provider new to S.C. available in Aiken, Edgefield, Barnwell counties

AIKEN — An internet provider new to South Carolina recently began making its services available in Aiken, Edgefield and Barnwell counties. Cogeco Communications Inc. is the parent of welo, which is offering the following high-speed home connectivity plans to celebrate its official launch in the Palmetto State: • 300 megabits per second (Mbps) for $30 per month. • 600 Mbps for $35 per month. • 1 gigabit for $40 per month. The prices “will stay the same for life, guaranteed,” according to a recent news release. There are no “long-term commitments, early termination penalties or hidden equipment ...

Barnwell County, SC · 1d

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City of Aiken Announces the 35th Annual Christmas in Hopelands

City of Aiken Announces the 35th Annual Christmas in Hopelands. Aiken, SC — November 2026 — The City of Aiken invites residents and visitors to celebrate the holiday season at the 35th Annual Christmas in Hopelands, taking place December 12–23, 2026, from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. at Hopelands Gardens in Aiken, South Carolina. This beloved holiday tradition brings the community together to experience the beauty and magic of the season surrounded by thousands of twinkling lights, festive displays, and holiday entertainment. Guests can stroll through more than two miles of illuminated pathways, admire more than 100,000 lights, and enjoy a festive evening with family and friends. Whether it is your first visit or an annual family tradition, Christmas in Hopelands offers a special opportunity to make lasting holiday memories.

Aiken, SC · 4d

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Aiken veteran honored for years of service to the community during Veterans Day concert

AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – The Aiken Symphony honored veterans through music Wednesday night, while also recognizing one local man for his continued dedication to those who have served. The Veterans Day concert was held at the Etherredge Center at the University of South Carolina Aiken, bringing people together for an evening of patriotic music and […]

Aiken, SC · 1d

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Proposed data center off Mike Padgett Highway draws mixed reactions from community

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – A proposed data center off Mike Padgett Highway is drawing mixed reactions from people living nearby, with some hopeful about potential economic benefits and others concerned about the impact on their neighborhoods. One homeowner, who asked to remain anonymous, told NewsChannel 6 he moved into the area about six months ago […]

Augusta, GA · 3d