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Augusta mayor set to announce his campaign for reelection
9+ hour, 43+ min ago (90+ words) A suspect was injured during an officer-involved shooting in Augusta, according to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office. Authorities are asking for the public's help as they look for missing people ... Augusta mayor set to announce his campaign for reelection Doctors…...
Sheriff gives details on deputy’s shooting of suspect in Augusta
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (327+ words) AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Richmond County Sheriff Eugene Brantley held a news conference regarding the officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday night. Deputies say they responded to the 4300 block of Peach Orchard Road just before 11:30 p.m. Tuesday for a domestic dispute. Brantley…...
Veterans cemetery moving forward in Augusta, city leader says
1+ week, 6+ day ago (184+ words) AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - After years of discussion, Augusta will be getting a veterans cemetery, News 12 has learned. Augusta Commission member Don Clark said Thursday that federal funding has been secured, plans are moving forward, and the project is expected…...
An update on possible passenger rail service for Augusta
3+ week, 3+ day ago (146+ words) AUGUSTA, Ga. - A Georgia Department of Transportation report shows major progress on a plan that could bring passenger rail service to Augusta. The proposal would connect Savannah and Atlanta by rail, with an option to pass through Augusta. The ATL-SAV…...
Augusta University and USC Aiken adjust Saturday tip-off times due to weather system
3+ week, 6+ day ago (140+ words) AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Storm system concerns have prompted schedule changes for Saturday's Peach Belt Conference basketball games involving Augusta University and USC Aiken. Augusta University's games at Flagler Saints in St. Augustine, Florida, have been moved up due to…...
Food drive being held in Augusta to honor MLK’s legacy
1+ mon, 11+ hour ago (104+ words) AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Day, the United Way of the CSRA and AmeriCorps are hosting a community canned food drive. The event will collect essential food items to benefit GAP Ministries. It's taking…...
Celebration of life set for Augusta Players executive and artistic director
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (288+ words) AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A celebration of life has been set for Augusta Players Executive and Artistic Director Scott Seidl. The Augusta Players announced the details on Monday. On Jan. 25 at 3 p.m., guests are invited to The Sacred Heart Cultural Center....
North Augusta anglers oppose fishing ban at Brick Pond Park
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (448+ words) NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A group of North Augusta anglers is speaking out against a city ordinance that banned fishing and boating at Brick Pond Park's federally protected wetland. North Augusta City Council passed the ordinance on Dec. 15 after wetland…...
New tattoo parlor opens up in Augusta
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (67+ words) The Richmond County Sheriff's Office and Augusta Fire Department responded to a structure fire early Saturday morning in the 3600 block of Peach Orchard Road. Kennedy Morrison, 16, was last seen on ... New tattoo parlor opens up in Augusta Authorities seek missing…...
LOOK: Augusta hospitals welcome first babies born in 2026
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (111+ words) AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Hospitals across Augusta have welcomed their first babies born in 2026. Wellstar MCG welcomed its first baby born in 2026, an hour after midnight. Baby Zerah was born at 1:13 a.m. Thursday morning. Hospital staff says she was eight pounds…...