Augusta, GA

Morning Show Co-Host

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2 months ago

January 6, 2026

88.3 WAFJ in Augusta, Georgia, is looking for a Morning Show Co-Host to join our team. If you’re looking for stability, a wonderful community to call home and the opportunity to do live and local radio, you’ll find it all here. As the heritage Christian AC in the market, we have been encouraging the Central Savannah River Area for over three decades. This is a rare opportunity and one that you should inquire about if you are passionate about loving and ministering to listeners who become like family.

We need an engaging storyteller to join an existing partner on the morning show. The right candidate will know how to connect with our listeners through your faith and everyday life. This is not a voice-tracking opportunity. We are looking for someone willing to relocate and join us in actively serving our community. Great things are happening here, and we think you’ll enjoy being a part of them!

When applying for this position, you must have experience in broadcasting or podcasting. We are looking for a gifted communicator who loves Jesus and thrives in doing local ministry. If you meet those qualifications and are looking for a job that is fun, fulfilling and meaningful, then let’s chat.

To apply, send your resume, cover letter and demo to John Bryant at john@wafj.com.

We are part of the Radio Training Network family of stations. Radio Training Network, Inc. (RTN) is a religious broadcaster, and all positions at RTN are subject to a religious qualification, including all positions at WAFJ-FM and WBIJ-FM. As a religious broadcaster, RTN makes reasonable, good faith efforts to recruit applicants without regard to race, color, national origin or gender among those who are qualified for employment based on their religious belief or affiliation.

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Augusta, GA

Augusta needs to lose weight, ranking top 5 in ‘America’s fattest cities’

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12 hours ago

March 17, 2026

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Augusta needs to lose weight, ranking top 5 in ‘America’s fattest cities’

The Mayo Clinic defines obesity as a complex disease involving too much body fat. The problems it creates go beyond the cosmetic looks, increasing patients’ risks of liver disease, sleep apnea, certain cancers, and other conditions. So where is it the biggest problem?

On Monday, WalletHub released its list of the ‘fattest cities in America.’ This looked at number of residents who are overweight, diabetic, have high blood pressure, and/or have heart disease as well as obesity-related death rates, access and consumption healthy foods, number of health educators, access to recreational facilities, and similar metrics.

Obesity in Augusta

Augusta is not only the fattest city in Georgia, it’s one of the fattest in the U.S. ranking No. 5. The Garden City had the second highest percentage of diabetic adults in the nation.

Obesity in Georgia

The only other Georgia city to make the list was Atlanta in the No. 56 spot overall. The capital city ranked in the bottom 20 for food and fitness, but was in the top 30 for sheer obesity and overweight resident numbers.

According to body mass index data from the CDC, as of 2024, almost 70% of Georgians are overweight and just over one-third are obese. However, the accuracy of BMI has become controversial. If you want better information about your weight and where it stands, talk to your doctor.

What are the ‘fattest cities in America?’

Little Rock, Arkansas
McAllen, Texas
Memphis, Tennessee
Jackson, Mississippi
Augusta, Georgia

What is the healthiest city in US?

Honolulu, HI
Denver, CO
Seattle, WA
Colorado Springs, CO
San Jose, CA

Average US weight

According to the CDC, the average weight for American men is 199 pounds and for women it’s 171.8 pounds.

Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for USA Today. Find him on Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@gannett.com.

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Augusta, GA

Crash on Deans Bridge Road causes power outages, closures

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24 hours ago

March 16, 2026

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Crash on Deans Bridge Road causes power outages, closures

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A single-vehicle crash on Deans Bridge Road is causing road closures and power outages Monday, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies responded to the area of Deans Bridge Road at Richmond Hill Road, where they located an overturned vehicle with an injured male driver.

The Richmond County Fire Department also responded and extricated the driver from the car, according to a news release.

The victim was transported to WellStar for treatment of serious injuries.

The northbound lanes of Deans Bridge Road are temporarily shut down while first responders secure the scene.

The crash has also downed a power line, resulting in numerous reports of power outages in the surrounding area.

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Division is on scene conducting the investigation.

No further information has been released.

Residents are asked to avoid the area while the investigation continues.

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Will Georgia get tornadoes today? Latest weather service forecasts

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1 day ago

March 16, 2026

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Will Georgia get tornadoes today? Latest weather service forecasts

Even if the temperatures don’t feel like it, a winter storm The Weather Channel calls Iona is impacting Georgia as the warm side brings thunderstorms, harsh winds, and hail across the southeast.

This also has the potential for tornadoes, with at least one already confirmed further east.

What to know about Georgia weather, storms, tornadoes

As of Monday morning, the National Weather Service has issued multiple alerts throughout Georgia Here are some of them:

Tornado Warning until 7:30 a.m. Monday in the Thomaston area.
Tornado Watch until 10 a.m. Monday across northeast and central Georgia.
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings until 7:45 a.m. Monday in the Thomaston area, areas of north Georgia,
Freeze Warnings from 11 p.m. Monday to 10 a.m. Tuesday in several cities such as Atlanta, Athens, and much of north Georgia; 4-10 a.m. in the Augusta area.

The Weather Channel says damaging winds over 75 mph and tornadoes are expected along the line of the South’s severe thunderstorms, with some even having a chance of becoming EF2 or stronger.

The storm conditions are likely to last through about 9 a.m. in Atlanta and Athens and 3 p.m. in Augusta. Meanwhile, Savannah isn’t expected to feel the worst of it until about noon lasting through 4 p.m.

Live weather radar

Here’s what the weather looks like for much of Georgia right now:

Can you shower during thunderstorm?

The National Weather Service recommends not taking a shower or bath, or washing dishes, during a thunderstorm. This is because lightning can travel through the wiring and plumbing if your house is struck.

Tornado warning vs watch

As the NWS describes, a tornado warning describes a situation in which a tornado has been seen or indicated by radar, meaning imminent danger. However, this is different from a tornado emergency describes when a violent tornado has officially touched down and you need to seek shelter immediately.

A tornado watch describes when the conditions are possible in or near your area for a tornado to develop. At this point, if you haven’t already, you should take stock of your supplies, be prepared to take emergency actions, and start monitoring the weather updates.

Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for USA Today. Find him on Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@gannett.com.

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