Augusta, GA

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Geoff Duncan comes to Augusta

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1 month ago

January 20, 2026

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Geoff Duncan comes to Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Georgia’s former Lt. Gov. and current gubernatorial candidate, Geoff Duncan, came to Augusta on Tuesday.

He toured the Carpenters Local Union 283 training facility.

He spoke with staff about his plans to lower costs for workers across the state.

Duncan also spoke about artificial intelligence and the impacts it will have on workers.

He says unions are essential to help economic growth in Georgia.

“I do think unions are definitely a part of Georgia’s future,” he said. “Our economic growth is headed in a great direction, and it needs to continue to improve. And in order to have qualified labor that’s safe and ready to go to work, we’ve got to have unions as a part of that training protocol.”

He said programs like those of the union are coordinated to let people get the training to be successful on those projects.

“There’s folks listening to this right now that would love to go back to work, but they can’t afford child care. There are things we can do as a state to better affect that and look at opportunities to better fund the caps program to lower childcare costs to better fund the TANF to wrap our hands around folks hanging around the vicious cycle of poverty,” he said.

He also addressed creating livable wages for Georgians.

He was a Republican when he was lieutenant governor, but now he is a Democrat.

Other candidates running for governor include Democrats Michael Thurman, State Senator Jason Estevez, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Olu Brown, and Representatives Derrick Jackson and Roe Roman.

Republicans running include Attorney General Chris Carr, Lt. Gov. Bert Jones, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, and Ken Yasger.

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Protestors in downtown Augusta speak out after strikes on Iran

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9 hours ago

March 1, 2026

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Protestors in downtown Augusta speak out after strikes on Iran

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Local protestors made their voices heard after Israel and the U.S. announced strikes on Iran Saturday, ones that killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reports say.

Protesters lined 13th Street in Downtown Augusta and walked across the river to North Augusta to make sure as many people as possible heard them.

50501 CSRA already had a march planned for Saturday, but in light of the strikes on Iran, decided to expand its focus.

Local leaders spoke about their concerns for the strikes, and roughly 60 people showed up to share theirs as well.

One of the event organizers said to make your voice heard your voice heard.

“Just call your people, call your representatives, if you don’t like that Iran was bombed, I don’t either. But call people and let them know, email them. Let it be relentless. Congress did not approve this. They have a say in this,” Zee Cook said.

The strike is being called “Operation Epic Fury,” with Iran responding with multiple missile and drone strikes across the Middle East.

In a social media post, President Trump said the bombing of the country will continue “as long as necessary.”

People across the world began lining the streets as well in support and against the decision.

Leaders across the world reacted to the news, including those in Georgia and South Carolina.

There’s a protest planned in Charleston and other regional cities this week.

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Lock and Dam Park closing to public for a month in Augusta

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21 hours ago

February 28, 2026

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Lock and Dam Park closing to public for a month in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The city of Augusta announced a temporary closure of New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park.

Closure of the park at 2105 Lock and Dam Road will allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to repair the lock and dam structure.

The park will be closed from March 4 to April 7.

All areas of the park will be closed.

However, the Baurle Boat Ramp will remain open and accessible to the public for fishing and boating activities.

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Augusta 911 call center earns statewide honor

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1 day ago

February 28, 2026

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Augusta 911 call center earns statewide honor

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta 911 center has been named 2025 Communications Center of the Year at the Georgia Emergency Communications Conference in Athens.

The award recognizes excellence in public safety communications, innovation, leadership and service.

The award recognizes a center that demonstrates strong performance in emergency response coordination, training, technology and community engagement.

The Augusta center was selected among agencies statewide for its consistent service, professional standards and coordination with public safety partners.

“This recognition reflects the work our team does every single day,” said Daniel R. Dunlap, 911 director. “Our communications officers are the first point of contact during some of the most difficult moments in a person’s life. They provide reassurance, direction and critical coordination until help arrives. I am incredibly proud of the dedication and strength they show.”

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