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Woman and infant found dead in Augusta home
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery of a deceased woman and infant found at a home in Augusta, Saturday afternoon. On May 18th, at 4:15pm, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 1600 block of Chase Creek Court in reference to a report of deceased people. Upon […]
Augusta man pleads guilty to federal charge for bomb scare at Social Security office
AUGUSTA (WJBF) – A Richmond County man entered a guilty plea to a federal charge related to a bomb threat targeting the Social Security Administration’s Augusta office. 38-year-old Keyon Tishaye Dickens of Augusta, pled guilty to Using a Telephone to Make a Threat to Injure a Person or Damage a Building by Explosives. Dickens could possibly […]
Augusta commisisoners react to decision to grant mayor a vote
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – In a little more than a month, Mayor Garnett Johnson will be saying yes or no to any item coming before commissioners, which is something no mayor has done before. “There’s a new day in Augusta, Georgia, and I think what you’re going to see...
Who's moving on? Here are the likely futures for Augusta area's state legislators in 2024
The Augusta area is represented by eight state House districts and three state Senate districts in the Georgia General Assembly. Seven of those legislative seats are occupied by unopposed candidates in the November general election. Here's a summary of which state legislators won, and where their races are headed in the coming months. House...
Woman redirects traffic to save huge alligator on roadway
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT/Gray News) - A Georgia woman stopped on her way home to help an alligator in the roadway. Angel Benson says she was driving along Doug Barnard Parkway in Augusta on her way home Saturday afternoon when she saw a huge alligator in the road, as vehicles were traveling in its path, WRDW reports.
Commissioner Jordan Johnson wins second term in district 1
AUGUSTA (WJBF) – With the polls now closed, voters we spoke with in Richmond County are feeling confident in their preferred candidate. Over at Commissioner Jordan Johnson’s campaign party, as voters watch the numbers come in they’re were hoping Johnson gets a chance to serve for a second term in District 1. “Augusta needs folks, […]
Nice Spring forecast for Monday
As of 6am Monday: Sky is clear with some areas dealing with light fog. AM temps in the mid 50s to low 60s. Lots of sunshine over the next few days as temps will start off cool, in the low 80s today, and warm up to 90 by Thursday. Isolated storms move back in for Friday and the Memorial Day weekend includes a few showers and storms with highs in the upper 80s.
RCSS requests community’s input on school cell phone policy
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga, (WJBF) – The Richmond County School System is asking the public’s opinion about the school cell phone policy. A post on their Facebook page states the following: In efforts to improve our Cell Phone Policy in our Student Conduct and Discipline for the 2024-2025 school year, we are asking students, parents, employees, […]
Restaurant inspections: Barbecue joint must get rid of flies, dead or alive
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 May 10 and 16, accompanied by their scores and, in some cases, the health infractions that lowered those scores.
Suspect sought in string of robberies at Augusta businesses
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect accused of a string of armed robberies in Augusta, according to authorities. Authorities say the suspect Dmond Jackson, 30, is wanted for several armed robberies that have occurred along Kissingbower Road, Deans Bridge Road, and Gordon Highway between March 24 and April 10.
1 person shot at Castle Pines Mobile Home Park in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - The Richmond County Sheriff's Office were called to Castle Pines Trailer Park on Mike Padgett Highway for a shooting. Once on scene around 12:25 p.m. Friday, deputies found one person with at least one gunshot wound. The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment. No...
Scottie Scheffler arrest: Officer violated police policy by not turning on body camera
The Louisville Metro Police Department said an officer violated department policy last week when he failed to turn on his body-worn camera during his encounter with Scottie Scheffler, the world’s No. 1 golfer, outside the PGA championship.
VIPIR 6 ALERT DAY: Strong to severe storms possible Saturday
Friday night update: It’s a cloudy and muggy night across the CSRA, with temperatures falling into the mid-60s. A few showers and storms will pop up overnight. We don’t anticipate any severe weather during this round. A VIPIR 6 ALERT DAY is in place for Saturday. There is some uncertainty with the timing and coverage of storms on Saturday. As of now, the afternoon appears to be the best bet. The main concern will be damaging winds and large hail. Another round of showers and storms arrives on Sunday. Although the intensity of that round doesn’t appear to be as strong, we will closely monitor any trends. Looking ahead to next week, we get a brief break from the action early in the week as high pressure builds back in. Temperatures will go from the upper 70s on Monday to the mid-80s on Wednesday. The nice weather won’t last, though, as a cold front will bring the return of showers and storms on Friday.
Argument over PS4 leads to Augusta shooting, suspect considered armed and dangerous
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is searching for an 18-year-old wanted in connection to a shooting over a PlayStation 4 at the Azalea Park apartments. Authorities say ZyRick Jackson is wanted in connection to a shooting that happened on May 9 and is considered to be...
Suspect arrested in stalking case in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says a suspect was arrested on Friday in connection to a stalking case in Augusta. On Wednesday, the sheriff’s office said they were searching for a man who is accused of stalking, harassing and threatening a woman and her family.
Scottie Scheffler arrest: Officer violated police policy by not turning on body camera
The Louisville Metro Police Department said an officer violated department policy last week when he failed to turn on his body-worn camera during his encounter with Scottie Scheffler, the world’s No. 1 golfer, outside the PGA championship.
Waynesboro child-care worker arrested on cruelty charge
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Burke County child-care worker has become the latest to be charged of cruelty to children over the treatment of a youngster in her care. The Burke County Sheriff’s Office said Jazmin McCallister, 26, was arrested after a video showed her striking a child at her place of employment, First Step Learning of Waynesboro.
Scenes for psychological thriller filmed in Wrens
A Wrens office building and home doubled as the interiors of a cult’s ranch, a hospital and a mortuary last week as Augusta-based Beyond Casual Media shot several scenes for its latest film, a psychological thriller called The Observance. The office building on North Main Street was formally a...
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