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Burger King · Richmond County

5 Burger King Employees Arrested After Brawl Breaks Out over Showing up Late for Shift

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A 'Now Hiring' sign was posted in the window following the incident.See the Story

Lockdown · Augusta

Lockdown at Aiken County School after false handgun report

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AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) - Wednesday morning around 9:40am, the Aiken County Sheriff's Office received a call in reference to two subjects in front of J.D. Lever Elementary School pointing a handgun at passing motorists. According to a Facebook post, the school was placed on lockdown, and this prompted a large response from the Sheriff's [...]See the Story

Basketball · Augusta

Augusta Drops Overtime Battle of Second Place Conference Foes

Augusta, Ga. - In a battle of second place conference foes, the Augusta University women fell 82-70 to USC Beaufort in overtime Wednesday night at Christenberry Fieldhouse. The Jaguars are now 8-4 in Peach Belt Conference play and 13-6 overall. The Sand Sharks improve to 8-4 in conference and 12-7 overall and take a one game lead over AU for second place in the conference.See the Story

Augusta Players and Imperial Theatre announce intent to merge, begin national search for CEO

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)-- The Augusta Players and The Imperial Theatre announced Thursday their intent to come together as a single, unified performing arts organization. The idea is to strengthen the performing arts ecosystem across the CSRA while honoring and preserving the rich histories, artistic identities, and missions of both institutions. Over a two-year process, the [...]Augusta, Georgia · Augusta Read Article

Alleged child predators from Florida arrested in Richmond County

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The Richmond County Sheriff's Office and United States Marshals arrested two wanted individuals wanted in Florida for several child crime related charges on Thursday.Augusta, Georgia · Augusta Read Article

AU Men's Basketball Set to Host Annual 'STUFF THE STADIUM - TEDDY BEAR TOSS' on Feb 4

The Augusta University Men's Basketball Program is hosting its fourth annual "Stuff the Stadium – Teddy Bear Toss" event to benefit local charities on Feb.Charities · Augusta Read Article

Clearwater-based Churchill Stateside backs $14M HUD loan

Clearwater-based Churchill Stateside Group has closed a $14 million FHA/HUD 223(f) permanent loan for Lakeview Terrace Apartments, a newly completed 200-unit family apartment community in Augusta, Georgia. The HUD-insured financing provides long-term fixed-rate debt for stabilized multifamily properties, including new communities transitioning from construction to permanent financing. The deal supports long-term affordability at Lakeview Terrace…Augusta, Georgia · Augusta Read Article

Cedar Ridge Elementary students, teachers treated at hospital after gas exposure

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COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) - Students at Cedar Ridge Elementary School have been evacuated to Grovetown Middle School due to a reported 'odor' in the school. The Columbia County Sheriff's Office tells us that 7 teachers and 7 students have been transported to an area hospital for evaluation and treatment for gas exposure. School officials [...]Augusta, Georgia · Augusta Read Article

Study: Inhaled CBD Before Tumor Formation Dramatically Reduced Glioblastoma Growth

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information A new study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences by researchers from the Georgia Institute of Cannabis Research at Augusta University found that inhaling cannabidiol (CBD) before glioblastoma tumors were established significantly slowed tumor progression in an animal model and altered key biological markers tied to aggressive cancer behavior. Glioblastoma is one of th…Augusta, Georgia · Augusta Read Article

CALL FOR HELP: Salvation Army asks for towels, blankets as snow threat increases

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) - As severe cold weather continues to impact the Augusta area, with additional winter weather expected this weekend, The Salvation Army Center of Hope is urgently seeking donations of clean towels and blankets to support individuals and families staying in the shelter. Due to the recent cold weather, the Center of Hope [...]Salvation Army · Augusta Read Article

Five AU Volleyball Players Honored on PBC All-Academic Team

AUGUSTA, GA -- The Peach Belt Conference has revealed the 2025 Volleyball All-Academic Team, previously known as the Team of Academic Distinction. The teams are part of the PBC's larger initiative to celebrate the academic achievements of PBC student-athletes. Five Augusta volleyball players were named to the list: Libby Nickels, Layne Witherspoon, Sydney Harrington, Mia Saavedra, and Lauren Posa.Volleyball · Augusta Read Article

Couple Unknowingly Buys Used Car From Georgia Dealership, Only to Find Out It Was Reported Stolen by Previous Owner: ‘It’s 2026 and Folks Still Scamming’

A woman living in Augusta, Georgia, is calling out a local used car dealership for what she describes as a stressful and drawn-out ordeal that began shortly after she and her husband purchased a vehicle in cash. In a TikTok video, the woman explained that on November 14, 2025, she, her husband, and her 17-year-old sister bought a used car from the dealership for $3,000. She said the car was meant to help her sister commute across town for school…Augusta, Georgia · Augusta Read Article

New downtown park to break ground, aiming to revitalize Thomson

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THOMSON, Ga. (WJBF)- A groundbreaking ceremony will be held for the new downtown park in Thomson. City leaders say this park will be the centerpiece in revitalizing downtown. McDuffie County and the City of Thomson previously have received a $2.2 million grant and already had $1 million from SPLOST, for the new park. This park [...]Augusta, Georgia · Augusta Read Article

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5 Burger King Employees Arrested After Brawl Breaks Out over Showing up Late for Shift

Lockdown at Aiken County School after false handgun report

Augusta Drops Overtime Battle of Second Place Conference Foes

Augusta Players and Imperial Theatre announce intent to merge, begin national search for CEO

Alleged child predators from Florida arrested in Richmond County

AU Men's Basketball Set to Host Annual 'STUFF THE STADIUM - TEDDY BEAR TOSS' on Feb 4

Clearwater-based Churchill Stateside backs $14M HUD loan

Cedar Ridge Elementary students, teachers treated at hospital after gas exposure

Study: Inhaled CBD Before Tumor Formation Dramatically Reduced Glioblastoma Growth

CALL FOR HELP: Salvation Army asks for towels, blankets as snow threat increases

Five AU Volleyball Players Honored on PBC All-Academic Team

Couple Unknowingly Buys Used Car From Georgia Dealership, Only to Find Out It Was Reported Stolen by Previous Owner: ‘It’s 2026 and Folks Still Scamming’

New downtown park to break ground, aiming to revitalize Thomson

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Augusta Players and Imperial Theatre announce intent to merge, begin national search for CEO

Alleged child predators from Florida arrested in Richmond County

AU Men's Basketball Set to Host Annual 'STUFF THE STADIUM - TEDDY BEAR TOSS' on Feb 4

Clearwater-based Churchill Stateside backs $14M HUD loan

Cedar Ridge Elementary students, teachers treated at hospital after gas exposure

Study: Inhaled CBD Before Tumor Formation Dramatically Reduced Glioblastoma Growth

CALL FOR HELP: Salvation Army asks for towels, blankets as snow threat increases

Five AU Volleyball Players Honored on PBC All-Academic Team

Couple Unknowingly Buys Used Car From Georgia Dealership, Only to Find Out It Was Reported Stolen by Previous Owner: ‘It’s 2026 and Folks Still Scamming’

New downtown park to break ground, aiming to revitalize Thomson

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