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DJJ students from across Ga., including Augusta, earn diplomas
5+ hour, 32+ min ago (239+ words) MACON, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Youths from Augusta were among the graduates when the Georgia Preparatory Academy held a commencement ceremony recently. Youths who earned their diplomas while serving time participated in the ceremony Dec. 18 in Macon. Six high school diplomas…...
Augusta pulls away late in education day win
1+ week, 4+ day ago (169+ words) AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) -Augusta used a strong second half to defeat Reinhardt 9762 Thursday morning at George A. Christenberry Fieldhouse during Columbia County Education Day. Tobias Prall led all scorers with 23 points, hitting six three-pointers as the Jaguars improved to 77 overall…...
Georgia man found guilty on 69 counts in dog fighting case
1+ week, 4+ day ago (426+ words) SALE CITY, Ga. - A well-known dog-fighting breeder and trainer in Southwest Georgia was convicted this week of dozens of federal animal welfare charges, along with possessing guns and manufacturing drugs, according to a media release from the Department of Justice....
Georgia launches special savings accounts for disaster recovery
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (300+ words) DOUGLAS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) " Georgia homeowners will soon be able to open catastrophe savings accounts to help cover disaster-related expenses as insurance deductibles keep rising. House Bill 511 creates accounts similar to health savings accounts but designed for business or home…...
The Augusta Players and Grace Baptist Church present different stories with similar messages
2+ week, 4+ day ago (74+ words) The Augusta Players are performing "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" while Grace Baptist Church is holding "Return to Bethlehem." ... The Augusta Players and Grace Baptist Church present different stories with similar messages 233 bikes, countless smiles: ACPSD drive reaches new high…...
Warming shelters open as colder weather moves into Augusta
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (65+ words) With temperatures expected to drop, nighttime warming centers are open for the safety and well-being of residents. Warming shelters open as colder weather moves into Augusta Application period opens for heating aid in Georgia Man wanted for questioning in Richmond…...
North Augusta finalizes annexation for 90 new homes near Exit 1
3+ week, 4+ day ago (420+ words) NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Nearly 90 new homes are coming to North Augusta after the city finalized annexation for a development near Exit 1, an area that has seen significant growth in recent years. Trees have been cut down to make way…...
North Augusta celebrates holiday season with annual tree lighting
3+ week, 6+ day ago (91+ words) AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - North Augusta held its annual holiday tree-lighting ceremony despite gloomy weather. The event began at 5 p.m. with performances by the Elementary Choir and Middle School Bands. The tree lighting was scheduled for about 6:05 to 6:10 p.m. The 25th annual iHeart…...
Augusta transit shuts down for Thanksgiving due to funding constraints
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (59+ words) Augusta transit shuts down for Thanksgiving due to funding constraints ... Augusta transit shuts down for Thanksgiving due to funding constraints Dry and sunny for the rest of the week! Local groups expand Thanksgiving food services as need grows 55-year-old armed…...
New push by Ossoff puts an Augusta veterans cemetery in reach
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (68+ words) A local veterans cemetery has been stuck on the VA priority list but hasn't had enough funding to proceed " until now. New push by Ossoff puts an Augusta veterans cemetery in reach Authorities seek missing people in multiple counties across…...