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Back to school jitters are not uncommon for most students. However, with children seeing COVID-19 dominating the news, and having their previous school year cut short, the unknown pressure may be enormous. → Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic quickly launched educators into remote learning, leaving some teachers struggling with technological hurdles. → Read More
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Welcome to Augusta, home of The Masters! Golf fans from all of over the world travel here to see golf’s most famous tournament. However, the garden city offers more than just the masters. Augusta is known for it’s deep history, art culture and authentic dining experience. “You can dine wherever you […] → Read More
Columbia County Board Members outlined their plan for the 2020-2021 school year. Parents can opt for the “Traditional Learning Environment” or take advantage of a “Learn-From-Home Model. → Read More
The feds are calling this "Operation Sunrise." It's the second big cockfighting bust in the CSRA in the past seven months. → Read More
Texas Southern University offers George Floyd's 6-year-old daughter a full scholarship → Read More
Commissioners vote to go change city ordinance to allow restaurants to put more seating outside their business to bring in customers during pandemic → Read More
Augusta commissioners approved mandating masks in government buildings for 30 days, even after city lawyers checked with government associations and found it wasn't being done in the state → Read More
(WJBF) – Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has signed the executive order for residents to shelter in place at home in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The order will be effective beginning Friday, April 3rd, at 6:00 PM and expire Monday, April 13th, at 11:59 PM. Residents are order to stay at home, […] → Read More
ATLANTA, Ga. (WJBF) – There are more than 1 million people around the world with coronavirus. A new Johns Hopkins University report shows that more than 50,000 people have died from COVID-19. But the good news is, 208,949 people have recovered from the virus. The U.S. has the highest number of cases in the world […] → Read More
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation on a suspicious death. Around 3:55 P.M. on March 30, 2020 deputies responded to the 100 block of Saint Johns Church Road in Aiken. When Sheriff’s deputies arrived, the 911 caller said they found a person laying dead in the tree line. […] → Read More
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Jeff’s Sewing and Vacuum workers have been busy making masks for hospitals, nursing homes, nurses, etc. These masks are free to anyone who asks for one. Give them a call at (706) 863-0090 . LATEST NEWS STORIES → Read More
Atlanta, GA – On Thursday, March 26, at 8:00 PM, Governor Brian Kemp will participate in a live town hall on Georgia’s response to the spread of COVID-19. This broadcast will also feature interviews with Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Kathleen Toomey, Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency Director […] → Read More
Augusta, Ga (WJBF) Georgia Governor Brian Kemp covered a wide range of topics during an interview with WJBF-TV Wednesday. He talked about the Peach State’s response to the Coronavirus. He said he has not issued a stay-at-home order because he does not feel there is a need for it at this point. “That’s certainly an […] → Read More
EVANS, Ga. (WJBF) – The Coronavirus has been affecting life across the world, forcing people to do things from home, and causing multiple events to be canceled. But students at Evans High aren’t letting social distancing stop them from having a good time. It’s Spirit Week at the high school, and even though the students […] → Read More
Coronavirus is issuing a one two punch to the Augusta, Richmond County Coliseum Authority → Read More
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – New screening procedures soon to be available at Augusta University. AU Health has launched an app that allows doctors to engage in telemedicine screenings of patients. After entering your medical information, you’ll speak on video, with a doctor, answering their questions. If the responding doctor believes you are at potential risk, […] → Read More
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – There are some changes being implemented at Fort Gordon to help control the spread of coronavirus. When you arrive at the gate, instead of handing the guard your I.D., the guard will now just let you hold it up, then flip it to show the back when the guard tells you […] → Read More
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The impact of the Coronavirus pandemic is being felt across the world. Here at home — events, including the Masters, are being either postponed or cancelled. I went out to speak with people in the area about how they feel about the growing crisis. “Well, at first I was not really […] → Read More
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WJBF) – The City of Grovetown announced the postponing of a ceremony for former Mayor and Councilman Dennis Trudeau. The French Consul General’s Office in Atlanta postponed the ceremony honoring Trudeau over concerns about COVID-19. The ceremony was originally scheduled for Monday, March 16th. The ceremony will be rescheduled at a later date. […] → Read More