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I-TEAM UPDATE: Silent Alarms continue inside the Augusta Fire Department
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A system that’s supposed to get help to you faster but instead is causing calls to go unanswered and delays with deadly outcomes for taxpayers in Richmond County. For the past six months, the I-TEAM has been investigating Augusta’s 911 dispatching for fire stations across...
Man, 41, killed in shooting on East Chapman Street in Augusta
An Augusta man is dead after a fatal shooting early Thursday on East Chapman Street in Augusta. Willie Lee Gonder, 41, of the 700 block of East Chapman Street, was shot at least once and pronounced dead, according to a news release from the Richmond County Coroner's Office. Richmond County Sheriff's Office deputies responded...
Scattered heavy storms lead to potential flash flooding Thursday
Flood Watch: Columbia, McDuffie, Richmond, Aiken, Barnwell, Bamberg counties now until midnight. Scattered light to steady rain continues this morning. A cooler day in the mid to upper 80's as more scattered heavy storms arrive this afternoon. Heavy rain will continue through early overnight. This could lead to flash flooding...
Coroner identifies Augusta drowning victim as 2-year-old child
The Richmond County Coroner's Office has released the identity of a child who fatally drowned Tuesday in Augusta. Kenzo Burt, 2, of Augusta, was found unresponsive in a pool at their home, according to a news release from the coroner's office. Just after 5 p.m., deputies responded to the 2000 block of Westfield Drive...
Deputies called to Evans Town Center dog park after alleged dog attack
The Columbia County Sheriff's Office was called after an alleged dog attack Monday at the Evans Towne Center dog park. Columbia County deputies responded to the dog park just after 9 p.m. for a trouble with subject, according to an incident report. A 33-year-old man told deputies he was at the park with his...
Attention, class: Here are the new first-year principals in Augusta-area schools
(An earlier online version of this article omitted Goshen Elementary School's principal.) With thousands of pupils returning to class, some Augusta-area schools have new leaders for the 2024-25 year. Here is a partial list of educators who will be newly-appointed principals in Richmond, Columbia and Aiken counties. Richmond County ...
Blended Vybes shows benefits of Xtreme Hip Hop fitness program
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Xtreme Hip Hop is a fitness program that combines step aerobics with music. For this episode of “Your Hometown Road Trip,” we stopped in and spoke with Brittany Jenkins of “Blended Vybes” about the program and some of the physical benefits. Tell me about where we’re at and what you do […]
Augusta Boxing Club thanks community for 50 years of support
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Augusta Boxing Club is a safe place for kids to go, and learn the sport of boxing. They’ve been serving the community for 50 years, and for this episode of “Your Hometown Road Trip,” we stopped in and spoke with the Augusta Boxing Club’s Director, Ray Whitfield, about what the […]
Dairy Queen lets people donate to CHOG while getting a sweet treat
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Thursday was set as a day for people to get a cool treat at Dairy Queen while also donating to a good cause. On Miracle Treat Day, Dairy Queen donates a portion of all Blizzard sales to the Children’s Hospital of Georgia. The Children’s Hospital...
VA Innovation bringing life changing health devices to Veterans
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- Thursday, the Charlie Norwood Uptown VA hosted its inaugural “VA Augusta Innovation Summit.’ The event showcased veteran health care inventions and collaborations. These glasses are called “Xander Glasses.” They allow people with severe hearing loss to understand speech in real time. It’s just one invention featured at the Summit that will help […]
What the Tech: FCC announces new regulations for closed captioning
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - In an era where streaming services and digital content dominate our screens, closed captioning has become an essential feature for many viewers. However, finding, activating and customizing these settings can often be a frustrating experience. Recognizing this, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is introducing new regulations...
Daily forecast | From First Alert Chief Meteorologist Riley Hale
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Isolated to scattered storms will be possible again Friday as a backdoor cold front moves through the region. Storm chances look to lower this weekend as the backdoor cold front drives deep moisture south. Weather Alerts (wrdw.com) Scattered heavy downpours will be possible through early tonight...
SOAR Academy gifts scholarship during sensory friendly event
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - SOAR Academy hosted a sensory-friendly silent disco to raise money and gave one family a full scholarship. The private K-12 school and tutoring center specializes in curriculum to support those who are neuro-divergent. People met with speech and occupational therapists and experts in ADHD, autism, and...
Three teens charged in shooting death of 19-year-old at Augusta apartment complex
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office arrested three teens in connection to the shooting death of a 19-year-old Saturday at an Augusta apartment complex. Nasceir Damiano Tywan Mitchell, 18; Devin Anthony Garnett, 19; and, Terrell Miller, 16, are charged with murder and possession of a gun during a crime in reference to the death of 19-year-old Elijah Oliver, of Augusta, according to a news release from the sheriff's office. Mitchell and Miller are from Augusta. Information on Garnett's...
'He was begging for his life': Mother grieves son fatally beaten in Augusta parking lot
When Jacinda Beverley received a knock at her door, the last thing she expected was to find a police officer there to tell her that her 28-year-old son, Elias "Eli" J'Khael Delk, was brutally beaten to death in a Dollar General parking lot in Augusta. As a child, Delk's mother, Jacinda Beverley, said...
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