Dee Griffin
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Local military couple gets married on Veterans Day
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) – An extra special Veterans Day for two local veterans. Captain KaMona Riley from the Georgia Army National Guard and Captain Jarueben Lee from the Arkansas Army National Guard got married on Friday. The ceremony was held at Christian City of Praise in Augusta. Family and friends were able to watch on […] → Read More
“To me it was a privilege,” 107-years-old woman takes time to vote for midterm elections
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – Advanced voting continues for the midterm elections, and voters of all ages are coming out to make their voices heard through the power of their vote. Mrs. Ruth Crawford, who is 107-years-old, voted during the midterm elections on Thursday at the Main Office on Telfair Street. Mrs. Crawford shares that […] → Read More
4 year old drowning victim’s parents want answers
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – At four years old, Israel Scott was known as a friendly, sweet child who was very protective of his family. “Whenever I left the house whether I was going off to work or going to the store I would ask, ‘what’s your number one job?’ He would always tell me that […] → Read More
Three teens shot and killed in Aiken on Wadley Drive; one arrest made, 2 more suspects sought
#Update | June 27, 2022 (WJBF) – The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office has made one arrest in the shooting deaths of three teenage boys. 18-year-old Xabian U. Bailey of Aiken was arrested and is expected to be charged with 3 counts of Murder and Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime. Police say developments […] → Read More
Two people killed, another injured in shooting off Bungalow Road in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) – Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Investigators are on the scene of a triple shooting. It happened at 5:40 p.m. Friday in the 2500 Block of Hammond Avenue. According to the Public Information Officer, two victims were dead on the scene from gun shot wounds. A third victim was found shot and taken […] → Read More
Augusta Commissioners Get Audit Results of Mayor’s Office
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) – For months, questions have loomed about the Mayor’s office spending. But on the day commissioners expected answers some say the audit presentation missed the mark. “That was received as information only and whenever you were trying to ask, or some of us were asking questions, we really didn’t get good answers,” […] → Read More
Medical Students Create Song and Video To Toast Frontline Workers
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) – They look like a popular music group. But, these guys are medical students taught to treat bodies and save lives. When the pandemic started, they looked outside their books for a way to use medicine and music to provide hope and healing while spreading a message. “The inspiration really came from […] → Read More
Women To Watch: April Henry King
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFSB) – Artists can create a canvas out of almost anything. One local woman is using her large scale canvases to not only bring color ..but inspiration to others. That’s why April Henry King is one of our “Women To Watch.” Most people may not recognize her face, but, they’ve seen April Henry […] → Read More
Two people injured in Friday night shooting
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) – Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Investigators are working to determine who shot two people in Augusta on Friday night. Investigators say it happened shortly after 9 p.m. in the 2600 block of Bridgeover Avenue in south Augusta. The two victims have been taken to an area hospital. There has been no information […] → Read More
Women To Watch: Mabel Sanders
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) – A lot of states are preparing to re-open after being under shelter-in-place orders due to the pandemic. But, New York is still felling the effects of COVID-19. Many healthcare professionals from around the country have joined the effort to help in New York. One woman from Augusta is among them. She’s […] → Read More
Many local churches plan to continue online services
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) – Two days after Georgia Governor Brian Kemp reveals plans to begin reopening businesses across the state many local places of worship announce the continuation of online services. On Monday, Governor Kemp explained, “for places of worship, holding in-person services is allowed, but under Phase One guidelines, it must be done in […] → Read More
Safety guidelines for reopening hair salons, barbershops and spas
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) – On the heels of Georgia Governor Brian Kemp’s orders to reopen the state one agency is offering safety guidelines. “I am very happy that Governor Brian Kemp decided that we can reopen our salons and spas,” says Kay Kendrick, chair of the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers. “We have […] → Read More
Local Pastor surprises his young church member
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) – Four year old Jennifer Harrison of Augusta broke her arm and had surgery earlier this week. Due to social distancing, friends and family can’t visit her. So, to raise her spirits, Jennifer’s Pastor Roscoe Perry of First Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Appling decided to make a special visit. Pastor Perry […] → Read More
Augusta nursing home has dozens of COVID-19 cases
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) – Multiple residents at an Augusta nursing home are being treated for novel Coronavirus. According to Augusta Emergency Management Director Chief Chris E. James, 67 residents and seven employees at Windermere Health and Rehabilitation Center have tested positive for COVID-19. The facility is located off Dewey Gray Circle near Doctors Hospital. It’s […] → Read More
Local company makes hundreds of masks
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) – A local store is leading the way in helping people protect themselves from the coronavirus. Employees at Carole’s Fabrics in Augusta learned about the shortage of face masks due to the Covid-19 pandemic. So, on April third, they made a post on Facebook about making masks for first responders and everyone […] → Read More
Ruh Ro… Teachers get creative for “Read Across America” week
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) – Book and cartoon characters were brought to life as teachers and students around the country celebrate national “Read Across America” week. Each year, during the week of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, educators find creative ways to promote the importance of reading. Teachers at Belair K-8 elementary school in Augusta were groovy as […] → Read More
Two possible cases of coronavirus in South Carolina
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) just announced there may be two cases of the novel coronavirus in the state. According to DHEC representatives, the two possible cases are not connected. One case is located in Kershaw County and the other possible case is located in Charleston […] → Read More
AU to hold town hall to address coronavirus questions
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Augusta University will hold two town hall meetings to discuss concerns about the global coronavirus outbreak. Both town hall sessions will be live streamed and recorded to share on the Jagwire website. The town hall meetings will be held Tuesday, March 10 in the Health Sciences Building Room 1222 at the […] → Read More
CSRA Daycares try to keep up with Cyber boom
The cyber wave is here in the CSRA, bringing in hundreds of families. Many are still looking for daycare centers, but many of those centers already are at capacity. Not only are some of the day cares reached capacity, but others are closing, and parents are panicking. The state has given daycares new regulations. Owner […] → Read More
Ft. Gordon takes precautions against Coronavirus
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) – Fort Gordon leaders have established plans to protect its service members, families and civilians against the COVID-19 strain of the Coronavirus. In a statement to WJBF NewsChannel 6, Buz Yarnell from Fort Gordon’s Public Affairs office says, “service members returning from any category three country, (Iran, Italy, South Korea and China) […] → Read More