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Health inspections: See which restaurant was keeping 'raw chicken ... on the floor with flies'
The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe. The following is a list of restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that have been inspected between June 21 and 26, accompanied by their scores and, in some cases, the health infractions that lowered those scores.
Verizon users hit with data, voice and text problems in CSRA
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Verizon is having problems with data, voice and text service in the CSRA. The company posted a notice about the problem on its website Tuesday afternoon. “Data, voice, and text are limited in Augusta, GA,” the company said. “There is a known issue in this area...
Coroner’s office investigates suspicious death in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Coroner’s Office says they are investigation a suspicious death. The coroner’s office says they responded to 1122 Walton Way in reference to a body located in the parking lot. Officials say the body has been deceased for several days. Due to...
Augusta burn doctor shares tips on firework safety
Independence Day is Thursday, and many of you are stocking up on fireworks. But, the fun way to celebrate can also be dangerous. A doctor at the JMS Burn Center at Doctors Hospital is sharing information to help keep you safe.
Augusta Symphony announces new executive director
The Augusta Symphony has a new executive director. Becky Dearden, the former marketing director at SME CPAs, will take over the post, according to a July 2 news release from the Augusta Symphony. “Dearden brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to community engagement, promising to lead the...
Daily forecast | From First Alert Chief Meteorologist Riley Hale
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - High pressure to our north and a stalled front to our south is bringing us beautiful weather today with low humidity and below-average temperatures. High pressure will retreat tonight into Wednesday allowing the stalled front to move further north - which will increase humidity and heat again.
Richmond County deputies search for missing 14-year-old
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in searching for a missing 14-year-old. Deriona Lett was last seen on June 24 on the 2000 block of Teal Court. A missing at-risk woman returned to her Augusta home on Tuesday morning two...
Josey High alum holds Rising Leaders Training Camp for local youth
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – A Josey alum is holding a training camp for local children during the summer. Kyshonna Brown is holding the Rising Leaders Training Camp on July 8th-12th from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. at the new T.W. Josey High School gym which is located at 1701 15th Street in Augusta. According to […]
Pedestrian bridge to Augusta Canal path reopened at Eisenhower Park
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The pedestrian bridge at Eisenhower Park leading to the Augusta Canal tow path has reopened after water main break damaged infrastructure in area more than a week ago. According to Augusta Utilities, the pedestrian bridge was reopened Monday afternoon, July 1st, 2024, just in time for the July 4th holiday weekend. Last […]
JENNIE: Poncere Daniels helps address serious issues through humor on The Poncere Show
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)– A licensed therapist and award-winning comedian, Poncere Daniels understands the importance of mental health –and the joy that laughter can bring. She has over 18 years of experience providing mental heath services to children. And she has a talk show The Poncere Show combines a lively experience for the audience, addressing significant […]
Man killed in shooting on Warren Street in Augusta
One person is dead after a shooting Tuesday morning on Warren Street in Augusta. Ceon Ulmer, 38, of Augusta, was pronounced dead at the scene, just before 6:15 a.m., according to the Richmond County Coroner's Office. Just before 5:15 a.m., Richmond County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the 1800 block of Warren Street for...
W&L Outcomes: Lillie Taylor ’24
Major: Double major in history and East Asian languages and literatures, with a focus on Japanese. I will be moving to Niigata Prefecture, Japan, to work as an ALT (assistant language teacher) on the Japanese Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program. How did your career plans evolve over the course of...
Jackets’ bats scorch Fireflies on July 1
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Every starter in the GreenJackets’ lineup reached base at least once as Augusta uncorked 10 runs on 11 hits in a 10-2 thrashing of the Columbia Fireflies Monday evening. Coming off back to back wins to end the previous homestand, the ‘Jackets were keen to...
Tuesday brings a brief cool down before the heat returns
Tuesday morning update: This morning, a few areas south of I-20 have seen cloudy skies and light rain, but don’t expect that to last because dry air is starting to spill south thanks to a northeast wind. Expect plenty of sunshine by this afternoon, along with a decrease in humidity. Temperatures will be noticeably cooler in the upper 80s to near 90.
Ex-dental college staffer sentenced for embezzlement
A former coordinator at a dental college in Georgia was sentenced for reportedly stealing more than $300,000 from her employer for nearly 10 years to bankroll her taste for expensive items and vacations, according to multiple reports. Dawn Gantt, who worked as the dean's office coordinator at Augusta University Dental...
20/20 Sports With A.B. – U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team, The Braves, NBA Contracts, and More
In today’s 20/20 Sports with A.B., he talks about the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team, Braves taking on San Francisco tonight, and the GreenJackets winning three in a row. Ashley Brown: Well, a disappointing result for the U.S. Men’s National Team in soccer. They lose one to nothing to Uruguay in the Copa America. They are now eliminated in the group stage.
High school football: The top 11 Augusta-area rivalry games to watch in the 2024 season
We’ve looked at the miles ahead for Augusta-area high school teams in 2024, now it’s time to dive deeper into these schedules. Every schedule has those games fans have marked off long before the first football is snapped. You know the ones. The buzz travels through the hallways from the first bell Monday morning until the game clock hits zeroes Friday evening.
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