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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 · 2d

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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 · 1d

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12 Investigates: A look at inspection records after ride problem at fair

GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - After a problem with a ride at the Columbia County Fall Fair over the weekend, we’re checking inspection records. We submitted open records requests for inspections of rides at the fair. Records show the Flying Circus ride passed state inspections in 2024, 2025 and 2026.

Columbia County, GA · 2d

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Parade time: Aiken offers an early Veterans Day salute

AIKEN — Park Avenue and Laurens Street had an abundance of red, white and blue Nov. 7, in the midst of what some are calling Aiken's first-ever Veterans Day parade. "Everybody had a great time," in the words of Sheila Pate, secretary of Aiken County Veterans Council, which organized the parade. She said 53 groups signed up, with participants ranging from Aiken High School's Naval Junior ROTC unit to Augusta Corvette Club and American Legion Post 212. Presley Jane Johnson, 9, started things off, presenting the national anthem, and Aiken Department of Public Safety provided security and a little...

Aiken, SC · 1d

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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...

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

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A steak knife was found in a student’s bag at Glenn Hills High School on Tuesday morning, according to reports. The knife was found during during student arrival through the school’s weapon screening process. After the knife was found, administrators and Richmond County School...

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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 […]

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Augusta leaders seek public input on grounds care, upcoming construction

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta officials are inviting residents to two public meetings this week, which focus on how the city maintains public spaces and what to expect from upcoming road work. Officials have scheduled a Grounds Management Work Session for Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in the Beazley Room at...

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Columbia County Fall Fair Runs in Grovetown Through Nov. 15

The Columbia County Fall Fair kicked off at the fairgrounds, 5462 Columbia Road in Grovetown. It runs through Nov. 15. The Merchants Association of Columbia County hosts the yearly event, according to The Augusta Chronicle. The first 250 people at the gate on opening day got in free, as part...

Grovetown, GA · 1d

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Edgefield County Breaks Ground on Star Park, Set to Open by May 2027

Edgefield County officials broke ground on Star Park, a nine-acre recreation complex at 358 Star Road, just off Rabbit Trail Road near Edgefield, South Carolina. The park should open by May 2027, according to WRDW. "We're getting more people coming to Edgefield County, and they expect services. And we, as...

Edgefield County, SC · 3d

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Democrat reflects on winning Columbia County Commission seat

COLUMBIA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Columbia County voters last week elected Democrat Samantha Rockwood to the County Commission in District 4. Rockwood said she ran because voices in the community were not reflected in the votes. Rockwood won by 344 votes. The commission had been all-Republican. “I was absolutely shocked. I...

Columbia County, GA · 2d

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Aiken recount starts Tuesday in close U.S. House District 2 race with Joe Wilson and Zyon Khalifa

AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – In anticipation of a statewide recount of the U.S. House District 2 race in South Carolina between incumbent Republican Congressman Joe Wilson and Democratic challenger Zyon Khalifa, Aiken County will begin its own countywide recount starting Tuesday, November 10th. Khalifa currently has 144,865 votes counted in his favor, while incumbent Joe […]

Aiken County, SC · 2d

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Augusta’s 2027 budget moves forward for final vote next week… maybe

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Augusta 2027 budget is on its way to the full commission. After a final update to the Finance Committee, final approval could be a week away. “I’m confident we will work through it, I’m confident. We’re looking a heck of a lot better than we did last year,” said Commissioner Don […]

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Edgefield County Breaks Ground on $2.45M Star Park With Splash Pad, Pickleball Courts

Edgefield County broke ground on a $2.45 million regional recreation complex Nov. 4 at the corner of Rabbit Trail Road and Star Road, setting in motion a nine-acre project that will bring pickleball courts, sports fields and a splash pad to the area. County council members gathered for the ceremonial start of construction. The project is a recreation investment for the county.

Edgefield County, SC · 2d

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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.

Aiken County, SC · 4d

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Aiken County Voters Approve Wastewater Referendum

Aiken County voters said yes on Nov. 3 to a referendum that gives the county more ways to pay for upgrades and a bigger Wastewater Treatment Plant. Three sitting County Council members won new terms. A newcomer joins them. Ron Felder, Mike Kellems, and Phil Napier kept their seats, while Chris Alverson won his first. All four are Republicans, and none faced a challenger.

Aiken County, SC · 3d

WRDW-TV

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 · 6d

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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 · 5d

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