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Warner Robins football dominates Fayette County in return to the MAC
WARNER ROBINS — After struggling against Lee County in their season opener, the Warner Robins Demons (1-1) did anything but in their first home game against Fayette County (0-2). Friday’s 42-7 final featured a huge first-half effort from the defensive line and the ground game. PHOTOS: See more...
Macon family continues to seek justice following death of Demarious Brown
MACON, Ga. (WPGA) - It has been over a month since Demarious Shamonte Brown was killed at Grey Parc apartments off Gray Highway in Macon. The person responsible for his death has still not been taken into custody. Brown’s uncle Lemuel Brown says his nephew lost his life while on...
Washington County crackdown leads to multiple drug arrests
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ga. (WGXA)- Sheriff Joel Cochran announced Friday the arrest of several individuals in Washington County on illegal drug charges. Robert Johnson, 64, of Sandersville was arrested and charged with three counts of the sale of cocaine after deputies, along with the Middle Georgia Gang Task Force, Sandersville Police Department, DCS and GBI executed a search warrant on a Gum St. home.
'He's thinking about that all day' | How one Central Georgia mom is helping her child with anxiety
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, anxiety affects about 30% of adolescents, and that creates challenges for students in school. Parker Singleton is in fourth grade at Quail Run Elementary School in Warner Robins, and he struggles with anxiety. "Sometimes I feel nervous if...
You can help create former foster youths’ tiny home village
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Bridge Builder Communities will be hosting a volunteer recruitment event Saturday at the HUB for Community Innovation from 9-11 a.m. The group will be sharing updates on the construction of its future tiny home village on Merry Street. The village will provide crucial support to young...
Bond set for grandmother of baby who died of hypothermia
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Bond was set at $50,000 Friday for the grandmother of a baby who died of hypothermia after being left in front of a cold air conditioner while wrapped in a wet blanket. Meanwhile, the bond hearing for the child’s mother was delayed Friday to give public...
Finding solutions: Volunteers support cancer patients in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Cancer Support Services helps meet the needs of cancer patients and their families. They’re centered around healing and creating better outcomes. On Friday, volunteers met at their facility to support them in what they do by finding solutions to make the journey for cancer patients a little brighter.
Military Matters: Fort Moore widow’s battle with VA for death benefits
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Every day, 22 military veterans commit suicide. The families left behind go into survival mode, and can struggle to pay the bills, like one local widow. She’s part of the thousands waiting and fighting to get death benefits. She and a Veterans Affairs official talked to News Leader 9 about the challenges and solution.
VP Harris and Gov. Walz to campaign in Ga. next week
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) -Building off of the momentum of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz will kick off a bus tour in Georgia on Wednesday. This is the first time the Vice President and Governor Walz will campaign together in Georgia. The swing through South Georgia will […]
Muscogee County Elections Board pushes back on 11th-hour changes by the Georgia Election Board
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — We’re just over 10 weeks away from the general election on Nov. 5. Georgia’s election rules and suggested changes to them remain a topic of discussion. The Republican-controlled Georgia Elections Board has been proposing and making those changes in the run-up to the election. That promoted action this week from the […]
Georgia doctor: With the return of fall sports, here's how to keep young athletes safe
RICHMOND HILL, Ga. — As the new school year gets underway, many students are lacing up their sneakers and hitting the field for fall sports. WJCL 22 News spoke to a doctor about how to help young athletes stay healthy and safe. Dr. Jenna Sirmans with SouthCoast Health said...
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