Autumn Johnson, WJBF

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Past articles by Autumn:

Report: body found on Columbia Nitrogen Road

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Investigators responding to reports of a body found on Columbia Nitrogen Road in Augusta. The call came in just after 9:30 a.m. Monday morning. Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen confirms with NewsChannel 6 that he has been called to the scene to investigate. We have a crew on the way to […] → Read More

Two accidents hinder traffic on major Augusta roads the night of the big game

Augusta (WJBF) – Two accidents with injuries are being reported on a busy night of traffic in the city of Augusta. The first, reported at 5:33 p.m., is at Deans Bridge Road and Bobby Jones Expressway on the on-ramp. The second accident, reported at 5:33 p.m., is at Diamond Lakes Way and Windsor Spring Road. […] → Read More

Monster X Tour invades Augusta this weekend

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Monsters are taking over Augusta. Monster trucks, that is. The Monster X Tour is making a stop at the James Brown Arena this weekend. At the show, you can witness 10,000 pound, car-crushing giants compete in racing, wheelie contests and much more. “If you want to see some thing exciting and […] → Read More

Kobe and Gigi inspires local #GIRLDADS

After ESPN's Elle Duncan shared her story of meeting Kobe Bryant and asking for advice on raising girls since he had three at the time, she closed on the fact that Kobe died doing what he loves to do best being a 'Girl Dad'. That title has touched many dad's world-wide. → Read More

Car chase closes stretch of Wrightsboro Rd.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Richmond County Officers are on the scene of a wreck caused by a highspeed chase Friday evening. Dispatchers tell NewsChannel 6 lanes of Wrightsboro Road near Baker Avenue are blocked. Please avoid the area if possible. The car wrecked following a highspeed pursuit around 10:00 P.M. There is no other information […] → Read More

Suspect in Club Viral deadly shooting denied bond

A couple weeks into January, Augusta has already seen two night club shootings that resulted in death. Residents near Club Viral shared with me they haven't experienced any problems with the night club being across the street until 20-year-old Traquan Salley's life was taken. → Read More

Local women empowering single mothers

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – A local organization working to empower single mothers celebrated those women. The Augusta (GA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated started a program called Emerald Alert for low income, single mothers. The goal is to give them the resources and tools needed to help raise their kids. A Gospel Fellowship, titled Faith […] → Read More

Court hearing for suspects in Richmond County Investigator murder

UPDATE: Hester’s hearing has been delayed by 1 hour as he has requested medical assistance. AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Monday the two suspects charged in relation to the shooting death of a Richmond County Investigator will have a first appearance before a judge at 2 p.m. Alvin Hester Jr. is being charged with Murder and […] → Read More

Deputies: Two ‘suspicious’ men posing as utility workers in McDuffie County

MCDUFFIE COUNTY, Ga (WJBF) – The McDuffie County Sheriff’s office has issued a warning about a pair of suspicious men. Authorities say on October 31st, 2 men wearing safety vets, posing as telephone line installers—went into houses in the area. Investigators say their intent was to distract, and divert the attention of homeowners so they […] → Read More

Breast cancer survivors and fighters walk for mammograms in our community

Rain or shine, survivors who beat breast cancer are now beating the rain in order to help others. → Read More

Columbia County Sheriff’s Office on the scene of 2 wrecks

COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga (WJBF) – Columbia County Sheriff’s deputies are on the scene of a couple of accidents on Interstate 20 east bound. One wreck happened at mile marker 190. No injuries have been reported. The second occurred at mile marker 191. Injuries are reported at that location. Traffic is backed up on the interstate […] → Read More

Ft. Gordon soldiers return home from deployment

FT. GORDON (WJBF) – Soldiers finally came home to reunite with their families. A welcome home ceremony was held at fort gordon for 130 soldiers of the 67th Expeditonary Signal Battalion, 35th Signal Brigade. The soldiers have been deployed from Poland and they’ve been away from home for 9 months. Families cried tears of joy […] → Read More

Dads greet students at school for “Dads on Duty”

Hephzibah, Ga. (WJBF) – Students at Deer Chase Elementary got a special surprise this morning as the school held its “Dads on Duty” event. Fathers arrived early to greet students as the got off the bus and then later went to classrooms to read to the students. “Involvement is the key to school and student […] → Read More

Fort Gordon Fall Festival kicks off

FORT GORDON (WJBF) – A big event kicks off Friday at Fort Gordon. It’s the Fall Festival and Flea Market. It begins at 4 p.m. on Barton Field. Friday night is also German themed Oktoberfest night, with German food and music. Saturday starts at 9 a.m. All Fall Festival events are free and open to […] → Read More

New ‘Arts in the Heart’ app to map out the weekend

With many vendors and attendees expected to come through the area for Arts in the Heart, organizers tells us they have created an app to help map out the day. → Read More

Greenbrier grad lives out UGA trumpet solo dream

One of many traditions that happen here at the University of Georgia’s Sanford Stadium is the Battle Hymn. Anthony Perrotto was able to live out his dream setting the tone with a trumpet solo. → Read More

Disney sending 7-year-old boy who gave up trip to help Hurricane Dorian victims to Disney World

It became a national effort to get Jermaine to Disney World after WJBF told you about his kind idea to give up his Disney trip birthday money. He wanted to help feed Hurricane Dorian evacuees for two days instead. → Read More

Dylan Cardwell comes back home to compete in Peach Jam

Dylan Cardwell is the only athlete representing Augusta in the Nike Peach Jam with AOT. → Read More

Riverwalk repair work

A small section of Augusta's Riverwalk Park is closed for repair work to fix some walkways → Read More

Water main break on Doug Barnard Parkway near airport

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Traffic remains blocked in parts of Augusta after a water main break this morning. It happened just before 9 a.m Monday morning off Doug Barnard Parkway near Augusta Regional Airport. Officials have been out all morning trying to fix a water main break near the Augusta regional Airport on Doug Barnard […] → Read More