Jennie Montgomery
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Giving Your Best: Judy Murphy
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)– Judy Murphy is a retired nurse who continues to give back to the community. She’s described as someone who has a deep understanding of what kindness and patience are, and how important those attributes are to senior living. She provides all the materials for a weekly craft class she teaches at at […] → Read More
Meeks wins Lifetime Achievement Award
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WJBF) — The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Meeting Thursday, Feb. 2 at the Columbia Country Exhibition Center. One of the highlights of the evening was the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Yvonne Meeks, from Evans. This prestigious award was first given in 2005 and recognizes one leader […] → Read More
Quest Church kids collect cereal for local ministry
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WJBF) — It’s the time of year when “giving” becomes an important theme- and not just for grown-ups! Take a look at this video: the children in the Parents’ Day Out program at Quest Church have been collecting boxes of cereal for those in need. And boy, have they done a good job! […] → Read More
JENNIE: 20th Southern Soul & Song series starts Sept. 9
The Morris Museum of Art announces the following lineup for the 2022–2023 Southern Soul & Song concert series! → Read More
JENNIE: TABS concert is a tribute to the memory of Richard Justice
A beloved leader in the Augusta arts community died from COVID back in 2020, and now The Augusta Broadway Singers will be honoring the memory of Richard Justice in their upcoming concert. → Read More
Siblings drown at Clarks Hill Lake, identities released
A tragic Thursday evening at Clarks Hill Lake. Lincoln County Sheriff Paul Reviere confirmed to WJBF that three siblings drowned in the Amity Recreation Area. → Read More
Salvation Army Compassion in Action luncheon
AUGUSTA, Ga.- WJBF Celebrating the people who are “Doing the Most Good” for those in need. Dozens of volunteers were honored today at the Salvation Army of Augusta’s “Compassion in Action” annual luncheon. Volunteer awards were given for top Red Kettle bell ringers, thrift store workers, canned food drives and toy collection drives. The Center […] → Read More
JENNIE: MCG experts say vocal health is important for children and adults
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Did you know that April 16th was World Voice Day? Every year on 4/16, head and neck surgeons and other voice health professionals join together to recognize World Voice Day. It’s about encouraging everyone to assess their vocal health and take action to improve or maintain good voice habits. It also […] → Read More
March for Jesus set for August 21
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)– This Saturday is a time for Christians to come together at the annual March for Jesus. Crowds will line up at 7:30am in front of Curtis Baptist Church, near Broad and 13th Streets. Led by a band of motorcyclists, and people carrying crosses, the march down Broad Street will start at 8am. […] → Read More
One dead after fatal accident in Lincoln County
LINCOLN COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – One person has died after a fatal accident in Lincoln County. The accident happened on the 5300 block of Augusta Highway around 5:30 a.m. Thursday. The Lincoln County Coroner tells us the accident involved a sedan that reportedly hit the back of a log truck. They believe foggy conditions could […] → Read More
Jennie: Hope House has program for pregnant and postpartum women
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)– Hope House of Augusta supports women with substance abuse and their families, and helps them lead healthy and productive lives. Case workers are seeing up to 100 women a day, through both residential and off-campus programs, and the needs aren’t just for women, but for their children, too. Nicole Armstrong is the […] → Read More
Augusta Fire/EMA hold second COVID-19 testing site
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Augusta Fire/EMA, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Public Health and Christ Community Health will hold a second public COVID-19 testing site this week. The second test site will be at Lamar Milledge Elementary School on May 15th. The entrance to the testing site will be off Eve St. and […] → Read More
Augusta government will reopen slowly
Mayor Davis didn't like the end of shelter in place in Georgia but says its time to govern but there's no rush to get city offices re-opened. → Read More
Pair of fugitives arrested in Robeson County in connection with GA homicide
PEMBROKE, NC (WBTW) – Two arrests have been made in Pembroke in connection with a murder that happened in Georgia. The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office says Cody Rienks, 27, and Kelly Hill, 36, were arrested Tuesday at a house on Tracy Sampson Road in Pembroke. Deputies and the US Marshals Service Carolinas Fugitive Task Force […] → Read More
JENNIE: Dr. Andrew Menger on the importance of grief support and human connections
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)– It’s the thing we don’t want to talk about, you don’t want to let your mind go there, but it’s a reality during this pandemic: our loved ones forced to spend their final days, and even their final hours alone in hospitals and nursing homes. Like many of you, I have lost […] → Read More
STEAMIFY winners from River Ridge Elementary School
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)– A Columbia County gifted teacher couldn’t bear the idea of her 5th graders finishing out their year without the chance to present their winning STEAMIFY entry. It was supposed to have taken place at the Morris Museum of Art, in downtown Augusta. That was, of course, cancelled with the pandemic. But, hey, […] → Read More
JENNIE: Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce webinar series and more
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)– The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce continues to reach its members through a cool platform, its Achieving More Virtually web series. Join local law firm Enoch Tarver, PC to determine how to protect your business against any future COVID-19 claims that may arise now or during the future of recovery. Attorneys and […] → Read More
75-year-old student not letting pandemic stop her from graduating
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – One student at Augusta University isn’t letting anything stand in the way of her education. Barb Card, a published writer, started taking classes in August of 2016 after an accident negatively impacted her ability to write. Eventually, the now 75-year-old started working at the school’s writing center and tutoring students. She […] → Read More
Experts urge caution on possible ‘flattening’ of coronavirus cases: ‘Can’t say we’re out of the waters and safe
(ABC News) – Epidemiologists urge Americans not to gain a false sense of confidence and continue to practice social distancing, even as the number of confirmed cases of novel coronavirus appears to be slowing in some states. In New York, the state most impacted by the virus, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said there was a “possible […] → Read More
Intelligence report warned of coronavirus crisis as early as November: Sources
(ABC News) – As far back as late November, U.S. intelligence officials were warning that a contagion was sweeping through China’s Wuhan region, changing the patterns of life and business and posing a threat to the population, according to four sources briefed on the secret reporting. Concerns about what is now known to be the […] → Read More