Augusta, GA
Augusta city leaders to unveil downtown master plan
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Augusta Tomorrow is unveiling its 2035 Vision plan on Friday at the Augusta Marriott.
Leaders say 2035 Vision is a a long-range master plan that could shape what downtown Augusta looks and feels like for the next decade and beyond, while also strengthening ties with North Augusta.
The plan centers on tangible ideas, like a “5-Minute Downtown” where daily needs are within walking distance, expanded riverfront activation, stronger trail connections and residential growth.
Leaders say the unveiling is a chance to show viewers what could become the blueprint for Augusta’s next chapter and break down what it would mean for taxpayers, businesses and growth on both sides of the river.
The unveiling will take place at the Augusta Marriott at 11 a.m.
Copyright 2026 WRDW/WAGT. All rights reserved.
Augusta, GA
Historic Masters landmark purchased and renovated by local resident
We recognize you are attempting to access this website from a country belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA) including the EU which
enforces the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and therefore access cannot be granted at this time.
For any issues, contact enews@wfxg.com or call 706-650-5400.
Augusta, GA
Georgia governor candidate Olu Brown campaigns in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Democratic candidate for Georgia governor Olu Brown visited Augusta on Friday evening, stopping near the Sand Hills Community Center as early voting continues.
Brown is one of six candidates in the Democratic primary.
Campaign priorities
Brown said his vision as governor would focus on three main areas.
“One, it’s affordability around health care and making sure we expand Medicaid and expand Peach Care and make sure we continue to make our rural health care systems healthy and vital,” Brown said. “Number two, we’ve got to address education in all of Georgia, making sure every kid in Georgia gets an excellent education, and we’re paying our teachers more. And number 3, we’re protecting the rights of all women. Folks in the Gold Dome shouldn’t be making decisions about their bodies or the choices that they make.”
Brown is running against Amanda Duffy, Derrick Jackson, Geoff Duncan, Jason Esteves, Keisha Lance Bottoms and Mike Thurmond.
Copyright 2026 WRDW/WAGT. All rights reserved.
Augusta, GA
Augusta Prep student arrested over picture of LEGO gun, threat he called a joke
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – An Augusta Prep student was arrested on a charge of terroristic threats over a picture of a LEGO gun he posted on social media.
It happened Wednesday, according to an incident report from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office.
Eric Hedinger, the principal of Augusta Preparatory Day School, told deputies a student had uploaded a picture to Snapchat of a “pistol” with the caption “shooting up the school so I don`t have to take the stats exam tomorrow. Don`t come yall!”
The principal said he spoke to the student and his father about the photo.
The principal also provided deputies with the student’s address in Grovetown.
A deputy went there and was told by the student that the “pistol” was a LEGO set that he had built.

He also said the comment he made was supposed to be a joke because he was not looking forward to taking his Advanced Placement statistics test this week.
The student showed the deputy the box that the LEGO set came in, and how the set was already disassembled.
The deputy also looked in the boy’s room to make sure he was not in possession of any weapons.
The mother advised that there was one firearm in the residence but it was locked up.

The deputy contacted Judge Leslie Morgan and she issued a warrant for terroristic threats.
The student, age 18, was taken into custody and transported to the Columbia County Detention Center.
News 12 is not reporting his name or publishing his photo since the LEGO gun could not have actually harmed anyone.
Copyright 2026 WRDW/WAGT. All rights reserved.
-
World11 minutes ago
Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship arrives at Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands
-
News17 minutes agoBobby Cox, One of Baseball’s Top Managers, Dies at 84
-
Politics23 minutes agoVideo: The G.O.P. Rush To Break Up Majority-Black Districts
-
Business29 minutes agoHow ‘The View’ Landed at the Center of a Free Speech Battle
-
Science35 minutes agoPentagon Releases Files on U.F.O.s
-
Health41 minutes agoGuava for Weight Loss Is a Real Thing—Here’s the Juicy Truth
-
Culture53 minutes agoWhy Is Everyone Obsessed With Bogs?
-
Lifestyle59 minutes agoHow ‘Mile End Kicks’ Nailed the Indie Sleaze Look