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Jim Dent was known for his big drives. But his heart was even bigger

By: Michael Bamberger May 5, 2025 Jim Dent, in 2021, at his childhood home in Augusta, Ga. Audra Melton The last time I spoke to Jim...

Candlelight Music Series is back at Augusta Common

Augusta, GA8 months ago

Candlelight Music Series is back at Augusta Common

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Candlelight Music Series is back at Augusta Common. The series brings the area’s most popular local and regional artists for anyone...

Augusta Prep honors Deputy Sikes, the one who was always smiling

Augusta, GA8 months ago

Augusta Prep honors Deputy Sikes, the one who was always smiling

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – As friends, family and our community prepare for the funeral of fallen Columbia County Deputy Brandon Sikes, Augusta Prep students are finding...

Jim Dent, trailblazing Black golfer and Augusta native, dies at 85

Augusta, GA8 months ago

Jim Dent, trailblazing Black golfer and Augusta native, dies at 85

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Jim Dent died at age 85 on May 2, according to the PGA Tour. Dent grew up in Augusta and attended Laney...

Sculpture trail unveils ten new sculptures during ribbon-cutting event

Augusta, GA8 months ago

Sculpture trail unveils ten new sculptures during ribbon-cutting event

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Next time you go to the Augusta sculpture trail, you will see ten new sculptures around the trail. The city of Augusta...

First Augusta high school boys volleyball team serves up a historic game

Augusta, GA8 months ago

First Augusta high school boys volleyball team serves up a historic game

First Augusta high school boys volleyball team serves up a historic game | Your Trusted Source for Augusta News & Weather | wfxg.com We recognize you...

Coroner investigates death of former Ga. Rep. Ben Harbin

Augusta, GA8 months ago

Coroner investigates death of former Ga. Rep. Ben Harbin

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Richmond County Coroner’s Office is investigating the death of former Georgia state Rep. Ben L. Harbin. Coroner Mark Bowen said Harbin...

Augusta’s planning and development director resigns

Augusta, GA8 months ago

Augusta’s planning and development director resigns

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Richmond County’s planning and development director has announced her resignation, we learned on Wednesday. Carla Delaney says her last day will be...

With no rain around, Augusta street floods – and source is a mystery

Augusta, GA8 months ago

With no rain around, Augusta street floods – and source is a mystery

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Residents of Randall Road in Augusta found their street mysteriously underwater for the past couple of days. A city employee on the...

Deputy Brandon R. Sikes Obituary April 26, 2025 – Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors

Augusta, GA8 months ago

Deputy Brandon R. Sikes Obituary April 26, 2025 – Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, April 26, 2025, Deputy Brandon Ray Sikes, 31, loving husband of Amber Sikes and father of Lyndsey Sikes....