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THOMSON, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Two people have died after a structure fire Wednesday night on the 300 block of Gordon Street in McDuffie County. According to the McDuffie County Coroner’s Office, the victims have been identified as 84-year-old Lloyd Shank and his wife, 80-year-old Shirley Shank. Both victims were...

COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WFXG) - The Columbia County Sheriff's Office is investigating after an inmate was found dead in his cell Thursday. According to the sheriff's office, Jerry Wisdom was found unresponsive in his cell just after 8 p.m. Deputies administered CPR until emergency services arrived, but he was later pronounced dead by the coroner's office. The sheriff's office doesn't suspect foul play. His body will be sent for autopsy at the GBI Crime Lab.

HARLEM, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Harlem Police Department arrested three subjects after they committed armed theft in Harlem earlier this week, according to authorities. Authorities say on Tuesday around 12:30 p.m. officers responded to the Jet Food Stores at 345 West Milledgeville Road about an attempted theft of a golf cart, and subjects were said to have left the area on foot before the officers’ arrival.

A Columbia County Detention Center inmate was found dead in his cell Thursday night, but authorities say no foul play is suspected. Jerry Robert Wisdom, 55, of Appling, was found unresponsive in his cell shortly after 8 p.m., according to a news release from the Columbia County Sheriff's Office. Deputies administered CPR until EMS and Columbia County Fire Rescue arrived. He was later pronounced dead by the Columbia County Coroner's Office.

How officials say over-the-counter Narcan is going to save lives locally. When you look at the number of overdose deaths across the country, you get a better picture of how badly the epidemic has developed. ‘He’s basically my best friend’: Golfer has her father as her caddie. Updated:...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - When you look at the number of overdose deaths across the country, you get a better picture of how badly the epidemic has developed. Just over 20 years of age, less than 20,000 people died from an overdose. That doubled just 10 years later. More than doubling again in 2021 with more than 105,000.

The event was scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. but a city spokesperson tells NewsChannel 6 that the weather forecast "is just not suitable for our annual spring event."

Dozens gathered in Stapleton Saturday, March 18, to show their appreciation for Donny Stewart, to recognize how he has touched countless lives and to raise money to offset his family’s medical bills. “What I really wanted to do was get the community involved and try to pay back a...

COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga (WFXG) - UPDATE: Due to forecasted weather for Saturday, April 1, the Columbia County Community Events team has decided to move the Easter Egg Scramble to Sunday, April 2. The event will take place from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. at Patriots Park. There will be food...

A portion of Hobbs Mill Road near Highway 17 (Wrens Highway) in McDuffie County has washed away after heavy rains over the weekend led to flooding in the area of Brier Creek.

Columbia County officials announced on Thursday that two road closures will be set up in the Evans Towne Center area for the 2023 Rock Fore Dough concert. The first road closure will be the closing of Antebellum Way, according to a news release from officials. The roadway will be closed to all traffic beginning at 3 p.m. Tuesday and will remain closed until midnight.

For local restaurants, it’s the busiest week of the year. The week they train and prepare for all year long. Augusta’s downtown beautification is a work in progress. While work is being done for a short-term solution, others hope this will fix a long-standing problem. Erosion continues to...

In an effort to support the beautification of its communities and dissuade those who dump old furniture and trash illegally along dirt roads, Glascock County will be taking regularly paid items for free Saturday, April 1. From 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., or until the bins are full, workers at...

AUGUSTA (WJBF) – Masters Week is upon us once again, and if you’re looking for an opportunity to laugh, love, and network, then Charmeka Love and Ron Way, affectionately known as “LuvsWay,” have the perfect event for you. Charmeka Love and Ron Way sit down with WJBF Digital to tell us more about Laughing LuvsWay. […]

Vietnam veteran is honored they ‘are finally getting the recognition they deserve’. We spoke with a local veteran who worries people have forgotten. After looking, we could not find many events to mark the day. Updated: 3 hours ago. “It was a long day today,” said Mayor Garnett Johnson....

Cynthia Rosa is also a junior. She said, “At first, I thought you were kidding when I heard it, but that’s super exciting to hear that.”. ‘Here with her this week is really cool’: Siblings together on the sport’s biggest stage. Updated: 5 hours ago. Ethan...

AUGUSTA, Ga. - The threat of storms is putting a damper on some plans for the weekend, but in many cases, the fun will go on. A family fun day that was planned at the Augusta Common has been postponed, according to organizers,. The event was supposed to include activities...

Makenzie Newsome has earned Scholar Athlete of the Week honors for her work on the field and in the classroom.

When you were growing up, could you imagine your teachers do a dance number for all the students?? Um. No. This video was taken at Harlem High School, for "Spirit Week" right before spring break. Let's get all the teachers and students together before a week off...Not a bad idea!

A Martinez man was arrested earlier this week after allegedly threatening to kill a Columbia County deputy with a steak knife. The 32-year-old is charged with battery and terroristic threats and acts, according to jail records. Columbia County deputies responded to a home on the 3500 block of Revere Place...