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VIDEO | One person injured, 16 units destroyed following apartment fire on Steven’s Creek Rd.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Just before 11:00 p.m. Wednesday night, the Augusta Fire Department responded to the 900 block of Steven’s Creek Road for a structure fire call. A 911 caller reported hearing fireworks for over two hours before noticing a fire on an apartment building at Nine Two Six West. The caller immediately began […]
UDPATE: One injured, 16 units destroyed after apartment fire in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - UPDATE: Augusta Fire/EMA say they were dispatched to the apartment complex after a caller reported hearing fireworks for more than two hours before noticing a fire on the apartment building. Augusta Fire says the caller began knocking on doors and letting residents know there apartment was...
Preliminary information released in plane crash that killed 5 GA family members
An investigation into the deaths of five members of a metro Atlanta family on a flight from New York to West Virginia by the National Transportation Safety Board says weather may have been a factor in the crash.
Westside High football team eyes post-season return
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The old saying goes “Rome wasn’t built in a day,” and the same goes for football teams who have dreams of making the playoffs and winning a state championship. When it comes to winning in sports, everyone always talks about the idea of...
Where’s Waldo? Find him around downtown Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Be on the lookout if you are in downtown Augusta. It’s time to play Where’s Waldo. Waldo is hiding in 21 local downtown Augusta businesses throughout July. Waldo and his friends have each lost a precious item inside the Book Tavern. “If you get...
Sports group 'chomping at the bit' to bring hockey back to Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - After much conversation on social media and with ground broken on the new James Brown Arena, the CEO and owner of sports and entertainment group Zawyer Sports confirms the group could own the new hockey team if the sport gets the chance to come back to Augusta.
Keep CSRA’s PTSD-affected veterans in mind this Fourth of July
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Many CSRA residents are preparing to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, but this can be a triggering time for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. We have a very large military community, with many in the CSRA struggling with PTSD. For those who have experienced severe combat-related...
Work begins to renovate Augusta Players’ new home
Work began July 1 on the Augusta Players’ new home at 712 Ellis St. bringing with it an array of emotions for the organization’s executive director. “It’s terrifying and exciting,” said Scott Seidl of the legacy moment in the organization’s 80-year history. It’s exciting because...
Wanted suspect arrested after barricading inside Augusta home
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A wanted suspect connected to a May shooting was arrested after barricading inside a home in Richmond County Wednesday. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says around 10:09 a.m., deputies and the Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force responded to the 2200 Block of Basswood Drive for a wanted subject.
Fourth of July is on Thursday. Here's a look at what's open, closed in the Augusta area
Independence Day is on Thursday, and because it's a federal holiday, you may want to prepare accordingly as many facilities will be closed and services will be paused. Here's a look at some of them:. The City of Augusta posted a list online of services that will be modified on...
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