Augusta, GA
Morning Show Co-Host
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.
Augusta, GA
Augusta celebrates 49th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Augusta marked St. Patrick’s Day with its 49th annual parade.
This year, the Irish American Heritage Society routed the procession down Broad Street twice to increase foot traffic for businesses along the corridor.
Your Audrey Dickherber was on the ground throughout the day, covering the crowds celebrating the holiday.
Harlem Marching Band heads to Fifth Avenue
While Augusta held its own celebration, the Harlem Marching Band marked St. Patrick’s Day in New York City, marching in that city’s 265th St. Patrick’s Day Parade down Fifth Avenue.
The band marched alongside the County Westmeath Association of New York Heritage Group and was one of four Georgia bands selected to participate.

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Augusta, GA
Augusta needs to lose weight, ranking top 5 in ‘America’s fattest cities’
Jelly Roll talks weight loss at the Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala red
Jelly Roll shows off his fit and talks about his weight loss journey at the Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala red carpet.
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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.
Augusta, GA
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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