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The Salvation Army of Augusta hosts a Spring Cleaning Donation Drive
20+ hour, 57+ min ago (193+ words) AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - The Salvation Army of Augusta is partnering with Tacocat for the month of March to host a Spring Cleaning Donation Drive benefiting the Center of Hope shelter." The community is invited to donate disinfecting wipes, disinfecting sprays,…...
Augusta moving forward with state's largest veteran's cemetery
1+ day, 10+ min ago (132+ words) AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - Years of hard work are finally paying off for the Augusta veteran community. "I just can't say how very proud I am to finally bring this to fruition for the men and women that have proudly served…...
Dink'd to host Augusta's first ever collegiate pickleball tournament
3+ week, 5+ day ago (339+ words) AUGUSTA, Ga. - (WFXG) This weekend, an exciting milestone event is taking place in the world of Augusta athletics. Tomorrow will mark an exciting first in Augusta history, as Dink'd prepares to host the city's first-ever collegiate pickleball tournament. "Collegiate pickleball…...
71 players confirmed for 2026 Augusta National Women’s Amateur
1+ mon, 3+ hour ago (273+ words) Today:Rain. High near 56. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Tonight:A chance of rain, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Light and…...
Weather delays nationwide could impact flights at Augusta Regional Airport
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (221+ words) AUGUSTA, Ga.(WFXG)" Flights at Augusta Regional Airport are currently running on time, but severe weather across the Midwest and northern United States is causing widespread flight delays and cancellations that could still affect travelers in the CSRA. Airlines across…...
Three arrested after armed robbery, shots fired at Family Dollar in Augusta
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (295+ words) Headline: Lake Wind Advisory until MON 7:00 PM EST Type: Lake Wind Advisory AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) " Three people have been arrested following an armed robbery at a Family Dollar store on Broad Street, according to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office. Deputies…...
VA grant opportunity could fund Augusta veterans cemetery
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (245+ words) The grant could provide up to $10 million in federal funding for a state veterans cemetery in Augusta. If awarded, the funding would allow the state to expand burial options for more than 66,000 ... (WFXG) - The long-awaited veterans cemetery in Augusta is…...
VA Augusta ranks third nationally for housing homeless veterans
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (219+ words) AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - The VA Augusta Health Care System is making big strides in helping homeless veterans, ranking third in the nation for permanent housing placements in fiscal year 2025. Across the country, the Department of Veterans Affairs permanently housed 51,936 homeless…...
Shots fired during custody exchange in North Augusta
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (336+ words) AUGUSTA GEORGIA FORECAST Today:Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Tonight:A chance of rain, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of…...
Lonnie Wimberly Sworn In as Augusta’s District 4 Commissioner
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (344+ words) Wimberly Sworn In as Augusta's District 4 Commissioner AUGUSTA, Ga. " Lonnie Wimberly has been sworn in as Augusta's newest District 4 commissioner after winning the Nov. 4 special election to complete the term of former Commissioner Alvin Mason, who stepped down earlier this…...