Augusta, GA
Laura Warren says goodbye to News 12
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – After 13 years working at News 12, we could not let Laura Warren go without saying a great job and taking a quick look back.
As a broadcast news major at the University of Georgia, there was no question about Laura’s career.
She’s a storyteller. The only question was where.
And once she decided to work as an intern here, she set her sights on Augusta and never looked back.
Laura’s hard work, determination, and skills as an intern stood out, and she had a job here before she graduated.
Since she was still in college, she drove from Athens to Augusta every weekend.
After about a year, she joined in the evenings, anchoring the 5 o’clock newscast. Turning stories every day, then hustling back to the set.
Things happened fast in her personal life, too. We were already part of the family when she got married, and it wasn’t very long until Laura was sitting next to Richard at 6 and 11 and turning stories for our brand-new I-TEAM.
We were there as her family grew — first a son, then a daughter.
Balancing all with a demanding career and making it all look easy.
Along with the daily newscasts, there were the parades, tree lightings, telethons for the Children’s Hospital of Georgia, and of course, the Masters.
Laura is one of those journalists who is always looking for solutions. If there’s something she can do to make things better, she will. That’s how The Great Augusta Duck Dash was born, raising money to ensure kids have a safe place to sleep.
It’s been quite a ride, from storm coverage to snow coverage.
She’s reported from the highest highs to the lowest lows.
We’ve seen Laura lending her time and talents to all kinds of causes through the years, from the Special Olympics to the Heart Ball.
But she’s never been afraid to hop in a ditch if the story calls for it.
And through it all, Laura likes to remind us she’s a Bulldog. Traveling across the country to bring us the excitement of a national championship or two.
And the good news is we really don’t have to say goodbye. Laura and her husband Austin, have decided to raise their kids right here.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Broadway Baptist Church hosted a debate Monday featuring the three candidates seeking to become Augusta’s next mayor.
Candidates Lori Myles, Steven Kendrick and Eric Gaines shared their goals and visions for the city as they campaigned for voters’ support ahead of the upcoming election.
“We need to focus on what the community needs. We’ve got to start being practical in Augusta-Richmond County,” Gaines said.
“I want to create better relationships with both our state and federal officials, so that our city can learn how to bring some of the dollars we need home. I hope I was able to provide enough information for people to choose me as the person to lead the city,” Kendrick said.
“I want them to go out and touch the masses and show that there is a new paradigm shift coming to Augusta. All of us are invested,” Dr. Myles said.
The primary election is scheduled for May 19. In addition to the mayoral race, voters will also decide several other contests, including five Augusta Commission seats.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Augusta Fire is showcasing progress on its new Fire Station #3 construction site Monday with a public tour of the facility.
The tour is scheduled from 11 a.m. to noon at the construction site at 2075 Powell Road.
The approximately 12,500-square-foot facility will feature three apparatus bays, modern living quarters, administrative space and support areas designed to enhance firefighter readiness and emergency response.
“The progress we’ve made on this fire station reflects our commitment to public safety and community resilience,” said Fire Chief Antonio Burden. “We’re proud of what this station represents for our community: enhanced protection, improved readiness and continued investment in the future.”
Johnson Laschober Associates designed the station. Spratlin Construction is building it in coordination with the Augusta government and the Augusta Fire Department leadership.
Representatives from Spratlin Construction will also be on-site to provide project updates.
The only entrance to the site is on Powell Road. Parking is not permitted on the construction site. Visitors should park along Powell Road and follow all posted safety guidance.
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