KEYSVILLE, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - After a Facebook Live seemingly went viral, 35-year-old Jeremy Huffman was arrested and charged with eavesdropping, a felony in Georgia. Huffman climbed a tree on his property and filmed a large gathering next door, with tents, lights and loud music. This dispute between landowners has been...

KEYSVILLE, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - In rural Burke County, the woods hide what happens off the main roads. Keysville is quiet, but hidden off of the road, is a loud fight between landowners. We first told you about 35-year-old Jeremy Huffman, who was put in jail last week and charged with...

One person is dead after a shooting on the 2300 block of Helsinki Drive in Augusta on Wednesday.

DEARING, Ga. (WJBF) – On Saturday, October 26th, around 2:24 PM, Investigators with the McDuffie County Sheriff’s Office and DEA Agents, executed a search warrant at 3397 Lot D Grier Ware Road in Dearing. Investigators located: They found the alleged drugs in the bathroom located inside the enclosed shed where Shawn Grier and Willie Miles […]

With playoffs soon approaching for high school football teams in our area, we're taking a look at one local team that's taking extra steps to ensure player safety.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A crash on I-20 Westbound had all lanes closed from 9:00 to 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to GDOT’s website. The wreck happened near the I-20 Westbound exit to Walton Way exit. Emergency crews rushed to a car crash with injuries earlier Wednesday evening on I-20...

Richmond County authorities are seeking assistance in locating 17-year-old Regan Lewis, who was last seen on October 23, 2024, in the 2900 block of Richmond Hill Road in Augusta, Georgia. Regan has maintained communication with family members and is believed to be in the Atlanta area with other unknown juveniles, who are also thought to be runaways.

“It felt like a ton of bricks just lifted off me," said Shareka Pitts, regarding the arrest of Jessie Brown Jr. in connection to the 2023 murder of her daughter, Khia Shields. "It felt good to hear that they arrested him for killing her. It felt good, it really did.”

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – FEMA is looking to hire locals who wish to help in the recovery efforts following the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby.  FEMA is hiring for positions in Savannah, Augusta, Valdosta and Alpharetta. The positions will last for 120 days.   While the positions are not permanent, they […]

A throwback deli with 1950s style hopes to open in Augusta before you can say "Betty Boop". The location used to house Boudreaux's Snowballs and Seafood, where it became known for several years for its bold take on Cajun cuisine and the almost-limitless number of flavors in their specialty snow cones that many people would buy to cool their taste buds from the spicy seafood. ...

Hurricane Helene brought a lot of destruction, but it's also leading to some employment opportunities. In a news release issued by FEMA, the agency said its Local Hire program is inviting residents to join the recovery efforts in the areas of Augusta, Savannah, Valdosta, and Alpharetta. There are a variety of positions available...

Expect a cool day with a mix of sun and clouds, perfect for outdoor activities. Today, residents can expect a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures hovering around 2°C. The morning will start off cool, so it's advisable to wear layers if you're heading out early. As the day progresses, the cloud cover will be around 50%, providing a balance of sunshine and shade.

GEORGIA (WJBF) – Funeral assistance might be available to those dealing with expenses from a death or disinterment directly or indirectly caused by Tropical Storm Debby or Hurricane Helene, according to FEMA. People in the 61 disaster-designated counties, which include Burke, Columbia, Emmanuel, Glascock, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, Lincoln, McDuffie,...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - October is pregnancy and infant loss awareness month and one local group has made it their mission to make sure families know they are here if they need them. W.L.J Angel Gowns was created eight years ago after one mom experienced her own loss. The organization...

ROSWELL, Ga. — Police arrested a 27-year-old Augusta man Oct. 24 after he allegedly broke into an apartment and threatened to kill a construction worker. Dispatch told officers that an armed, shirtless man had threatened people with a knife at a residence within the Landings Martin Lakes development. Officers...

AUGUSTA (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating a missing man. Kenneth White was last seen on October 30th at 7:00am on the 3600 block of J. Dewey Gray Circle in Augusta. He is diagnosed with dementia. White was last seen wearing gray pants, a burgundy sweatshirt, and […]

AUGUSTA Ga. (WFXG) - FEMA held its first job fair in the state of Georgia. FEMA invited those who want a federal job to come to May Park to learn straight from FEMA staff about the process and requirements to apply for a job. Learn about the process, speak with...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Paine College is asking for the help from the community to help rebuild during the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. According to school administrators, the impact of the hurricane caused immense damage to the grounds and facilities estimated at $4 million, and they state that even though the Insurance Company nor FEMA will […]

Downed trees in the water and damage to the canal bank from Helene has the canal in need of $4 million in repairs, or more than $1 million dollars per mile for the segment impacted.

GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Officials for the city of Grovetown are looking for suspect(s) in relation to damage at Goodale Park, according to Mayor Gary Jones. In a thread posted on Facebook, Jones said vandals damaged the pavilion area and a basketball goal at the park Wednesday morning. “The city...