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Lawsuit filed over cat killing at Lincolnton mayor’s behest

A national cat advocacy group has sued the city of Lincolnton and Mayor Mike McCombs, who had his wife shoot a cat for a citizen who wanted the pet euthanized.

Lincolnton, GA · 3d
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Columbia County aims to eliminate homestead property taxes by 2029

COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Columbia County plans to use excess revenue, including money from the new Google data center, to pay property taxes for homeowners with a homestead exemption, County Manager Scott Johnson said. Johnson said full elimination of homestead property taxes depends on a state constitutional amendment that...

Columbia County, GA · 3d
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Columbia County Democrat leader on Commission District 4 blue shift

EVANS Ga (WJBF) – A shakeup on the Columbia County Board of Commissioners. The county that is usually red now has a little blue. Democrat Samantha Rockwood beat Republican Al Reaves in a close race for the District 4 seat. Rockwood replaces Alison Couch who is now the Commission Chair Elect. Rockwood is the first […]

Columbia County, GA · 3d

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Downtown Augusta business owners describe effects of Broad Street construction

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Construction on Broad Street downtown is continuing, with paving between 13th and 15th streets expected to finish this week and the full project still set to finish by February. More sections of sidewalk are opening, and more landscaping is going in along Broad Street. Business owners...

Augusta, GA · 3d
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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 · 11h

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Kayla live at the Columbia County fair

The Columbia County Fall Fair opened Thursday evening. Gates open at 5 p.m., and the first 250 people get in free.

Columbia County, GA · 3d

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Road widening project in Grovetown slowing traffic, causing headache

GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Construction barrels and concrete barriers line Horizon South Parkway in Grovetown, where a road widening project has slowed traffic on the way into the city and frustrated drivers. Tonya Starks opened House of Jameny, a clothing boutique, on Horizon South Parkway in the spring. “We are...

Grovetown, GA · 3d

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Augusta Festivals and Regattas Expected to Bring $3.4M in Economic Impact in November

Three November events in Augusta should pump nearly $3.4 million into the area, according to Augusta Business Daily. Foodees Fest, the Georgia School Counselor Association event, and the Head of the South Regatta make up that total. Foodees Fest kicks off November 6-8 in Downtown Augusta. It should be the...

Augusta, GA · 3d

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Augusta Mayor Backs Proposed Short-Term Rental Restrictions in Single-Family Neighborhoods

Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson voiced support for proposed changes to city rules on short-term rentals. The plan would limit where such rentals can operate. It would all but shut them down in single-family neighborhoods. One man who owns several properties warned city leaders that the change would hurt local shops...

Augusta, GA · 3d

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Black Voters to Georgia’s Winners: Bring Down Our Bills

The candidates who won election in Georgia on Tuesday have made big promises to voters that many Black residents of Augusta want to see fulfilled. Democrat Jon Ossoff will return to his U.S. Senate seat as part of the sweeping victory his party won on Tuesday, taking control of the House and Senate. Ossoff has stated he will lower housing costs. In 2025, he launched an investigation into large corporations and out-of-state companies buying up properties and passing on higher home and rental prices. The investigation contributed to the passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The act aims to make housing more affordable by helping communities to build and preserve more homes. It also created a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) home loan program for teachers, firefighters, police officers, and medical first responders.

Georgia · 4d

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Gov. Kemp appoints new superior court judge to handle cases in Washington, Toombs, Emanuel and Candler Counties

Gov. Brian Kemp has appointed a new Superior Court judge for the Middle Judicial Circuit, overseeing cases in Washington, Jefferson, Emanuel, Toombs and Candler counties, according to a release from Kemp's office. Paul Cook was appointed to the vacancy by the governor, Kemp's office announced in a release on Friday.

Candler County, GA · 17h

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Augusta Commissioners Hold Third Public Hearing on $1.2 Billion 2027 Budget

Augusta commissioners met Nov. 4 at 10:30 a.m. for the third public hearing on the city's $1.2 billion 2027 budget. Residents and business owners got a chance to ask questions and share concerns. "Affordable housing leads by a wide margin at 44 percent. Public safety is second at 29 percent....

Augusta, GA · 12h

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Aiken Has a 2,100-Acre Forest Inside the City. 7 Things to Know Before You Walk Hitchcock Woods

Hitchcock Woods Aiken is one of the largest urban forests in the United States. Aiken...

Aiken County, SC · 4d

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Grace Project Homes hosts Veterans Buffet Bash to support housing efforts

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF) — A local nonprofit is working to help veterans, low-income residents, and people experiencing homelessness find housing. Now, Grace Project Homes is asking the community to support those efforts through its annual Veterans Buffet Bash. Bishop Ricky Kidd, a veteran of nine years, serves on the organization’s board of directors as […]

North Augusta, SC · 14h

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Aiken County data centers could bring 'generational wealth,' industry representatives say

AIKEN — There’s plenty of noise, both figuratively and sometimes literally, surrounding data centers. There are concerns about water usage, power consumption and noise pollution. But the economic incentives can be “transformational” and bring “generational wealth” to communities, according to a panel discussion held Nov. 6 at Newberry Hall. At the First Friday Means Business breakfast put on by the Aiken Chamber of Commerce, attendees heard from representatives from two of the three data centers under construction in Aiken County. Laura Warren, community development regional manager for Meta, ...

Aiken County, SC · 2d

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First Veterans Day Parade in Aiken

AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – Aiken County is getting an early start on Veterans Day. The Aiken County Veterans Council put on the first Veterans Day Parade through downtown. People filled the streets to watch the celebration of veterans. It kicked off with the singing of the National Anthem by Presley Jane. “It was very cool,” […]

Aiken, SC · 1d

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Creativity and color combine for ADDA's Paint the Town Aiken

AIKEN — The weekend started with an extra splash of color and light along Laurens Street, with a first-of-its-kind local event offering a look at creations by dozens of artists gathered from Aiken and as far afield as Augusta and Columbia. Paint the Town Aiken, a presentation of Aiken Downtown Development Association, had participation from Aiken Artist Guild, Sanctuary Farms Artwork, Virginia K. Knits, Naturally Fresh Handmade Soap, Black Shepherd Studios, Pink Putter and more, with hundreds of items offered for sale, all starting around sunset, with a temperature of about 70 degrees. "We had...

Aiken, SC · 2d

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Aiken County Meals on Wheels needs volunteers as wait list nears 100

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Nearly 100 people are on a wait list for Meals on Wheels in Aiken County, and the program needs more volunteers to make deliveries, according to Aiken Senior Life Services. For some seniors in the county, a Meals on Wheels delivery is about more than a...

Aiken, SC · 2d

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Paul Knox Middle School cafeteria to get $4.45 million renovation

NORTH AUGUSTA — A local middle school could be getting an upgrade. Paul Knox Middle School is on track to renovate its cafeteria in an effort to increase seating for students and expand the serving line. Details about the project were presented and discussed during an Aiken County Public School District meeting on Oct. 27. Keith Richey with Method Works Architecture presented updates on the cafeteria plans to members of the school district, the school board and the public who attended the meeting The design includes demolishing the existing stage platform, surrounding walls and ramp, oversized...

North Augusta, SC · 1d

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Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign returns to Aiken with an online option

AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – Christmas is fast approaching in the CSRA. In South Carolina, The Salvation Army of Aiken is starting its annual Red Kettle Campaign for the season. Organization leaders say it is an important fundraiser that helps with almost half of the things and services they do for the area. The history of […]

Aiken, SC · 2d