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Flash flood warning in Richmond, Columbia, McDuffie Co.
WJBF – There is a flash flood warning in Richmond, Columbia, and McDuffie counties until 8 P.M. due to the torrential rain happening with the slow moving thunderstorms. According to the Columbia County EM, the Southern Pines at Fury’s Ferry Road is closed due to flash flooding. Emergency crews also report that flash flooding is […]
How fireworks are impacting dry grounds and high temps
MARTINEZ, G.A. (WJBF)- While fireworks are a fun way to show celebration, it could get dangerous especially in the dry heat and high temperatures. If not handled correctly, they could cause a fire. Drier weather can mean danger if you’re not careful when shooting off fireworks. Some residential areas throughout the CSRA have experienced fires […]
Georgia Parents Accused of Trying to Solicit Men to Have Sex with Their 2-Year-Old Daughter: Police
A man and woman in Georgia have been arrested after they allegedly made explicit “content” involving their children for various online apps and tried to solicit men to engage in sexual acts with their 2-year-old daughter, RadarOnline.com has learned.According to the Grovetown Police Department, the investigation into the couple, 26-year-old Ashlee Taylor Crawley and 29-year-old James Dee Tripp, began when police received a cybertip from the online chat platform MeetMe, Front Page Detectives reported.The tipster allegedly told police that people on the platform were “trying to solicit males in the area to have sex with their 2-year-old daughter.”Authorities determined that...
As July 4th fun continues, keep fireworks safety in mind
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Our local fire crews are on high alert amid the current drought and summer heat. And with fireworks sure to go off throughout this weekend, there’s an even greater risk. There were more than a dozen brush fires on Thursday that crews had to address.
I-20 reopens following rollover crash near Grovetown exit
UPDATE, 6:34 P.M. – According to the Columbia County Coroner’s Office, the victim in the accident has died. ***I-20 is now reopen.*** COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – First responders in Columbia County are on the scene of a crash. According to dispatch, at least one victim was involved in a rollover crash around 10:15 Friday […]
Development bringing live, work, play to Furys Ferry Road
MARTINEZ, Ga. (WFXG) - As Columbia County continues to grow, there's a section of Furys Ferry Road that has seen an influx of new business, including food and shopping options. Local business owner and developer, Rafy Bassali says it's filling a big need. “There’s a lot of residential here and...
Evans sees growth with events like Boom in the Park; more to come
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The building boom in Columbia County continues, with developers putting in the work to transform the area. At the center of that is the push to create a downtown Evans, and one crowning jewel is Evans Towne Center Park. That’ll be the site of Evans Boom...
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