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‘We need unity more than anything’: Georgians react to political climate on Fourth of July
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - It’s hard to ignore politics even during a holiday week if you live in a swing state like Georgia. Many are out celebrating our nation’s independence but can’t help but wonder where our country is headed. “I would like to see...
Man accused of throwing explosive device into downtown Augusta crowd
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Burke County man is accused of throwing an explosive device into a crowd on Broad Street and is now facing several charges. It happened on July Fourth weekend as fireworks are in abundant supply. Davon Reed, 25, is charged with possession of an explosive device...
From Slavery To Civil Rights: The Legacy Of Negro Spirituals In Georgia
On a recent Sunday evening, the sound of Negro spirituals echoed through the halls of the music building at Kennesaw State University. The six members of the Georgia Spiritual Ensemble gather here regularly to partake in a tradition that dates back centuries. “Done made my vow to the Lord. And...
Georgia sees its youngest female mayor in state history
ARABI, Ga. (WALB) - A 21-year-old Georgia woman is launching what she hopes will become a distinguished political career. Brooke Huckaby, 21, is the youngest mayor in Georgia state history, and the youngest female mayor in United States history, but her accolades do not stop there. In addition to being...
Wrens 16-year-old killed in Augusta shooting on Peach Orchard Road
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and Coroner’s Office are investigating a deadly shooting that happened Friday night – the latest in an outbreak of violent crime that’s claimed more than 170 lives across the CSRA in two years. The Richmond County Coroner’s...
1 dead after car crash on I-20 near Lewiston Road
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - One person has died after a car crash on I-20 at the Lewiston Road exit on Friday, according to the Columbia County Coroner’s Office. The coroner’s office says 24-year-old Mya Angela Steed, of Dearing, was pronounced deceased at Doctor’s Hospital at 11:59 a.m.
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.
Post Independence day animal shelter crowding
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - Overcrowding in shelters is a consistent issue, however Augusta Animal Services say the intake number spikes in the summertime due to a variety of factors. While you may have had fun watching fireworks Thursday night, your pets most likely did not. “Loud noise scares them. People...
Independence Day celebrations continue with Fireworks Extravaganza
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Friday was another night filled with fireworks as the CSRA celebrated Independence Day. Hephzibah was celebrating the Fourth of July with their Fireworks Extravaganza. We were there and spoke with people watching the show about what all this means to them. Hundreds of people came out...
Family gets special surprise at GreenJackets game
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - America’s favorite pastime has been bringing people together for over a hundred years. News 12′s Sports Director Dan Booth got to experience a special moment right before Friday’s GreenJackets game. Spending time with our loved ones is something that can easily be taken...
Augusta Museum of History continues to teach, and preserve history
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Augusta Museum of History is a place where you can learn a lot about the city’s storied past. For this episode of “Your Hometown Road Trip,” the team stopped in and spoke with Executive Director Nancy Glaser about the museum’s history, what people can find inside and more.
Augusta coroner: Homeless man found dead in Walton Way parking lot
A homeless man was recently found dead in a parking lot on Walton Way in Augusta. Lee Marvin Johnson, 58, was found Tuesday in the parking lot of 1122 Walton Way, according to a news release from the Richmond County Coroner's Office. Positive identification had to be made through fingerprints...
Comedian, mental health advocate Poncere returns with live talk show giving audiences a hint of ‘destiny’
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Comedian, actress, and mental health advocate Poncere is returning to the stage with her live talk show, The Poncere Show. Poncere sits down with WJBF to discuss what audiences can expect including a special guest who knows a little something about destiny. Thank you for joining us on Celebrating Black Excellence. […]
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