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Augusta sign company making custom sneeze guards
Sign companies have been very busy recently printing signs that display all the new guidelines and making posters for companies that are back open. Many companies have adapted to make pandemic-related products. Keen Signs and Graphics in Downtown Augusta is now making custom-fit sneeze guards with a machine they already had to make custom ADA […] → Read More
Areas with preexisting poor health rates among hardest hit by COVID-19
Some Georgia counties that already struggled with poor health rates are being hit the hardest by COVID-19. The areas that previously had high rates of things like diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure are the same areas with high rates of Coronavirus. NewsChannel 6’s Ashley Osborne spoke to healthcare experts about how areas with […] → Read More
Augusta University’s role expands in statewide fight against COVID-19
Augusta University’s role in the state of Georgia’s fight against coronavirus is expanding. Governor Brian Kemp made the announcement about AU’s growing responsibility during his Monday evening briefing. The National Guard’s Major General Thomas Carden says the program with Augusta University involves strategic initiatives. “One of which is a 24-7 operation center that will be […] → Read More
Richmond County Sheriff’s Office search for missing woman
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Richmond County Officers are searching for 30-year-old Audrey Genzer. Genzer was last seen on April 20, 2020 around 12 P.M. on the 300 block of Millegdeville RD. She was wearing a purple pajama shirt and black pants. Genzer suffers from several mental disorders. If you have any information, please contact the […] → Read More
Pandemic impacts local 2020 Census count
You can add the 2020 Census count to list of efforts impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. The Augusta Complete Count met this week to discuss the local effort and we talked to the co-chairs after their meeting to get the update. “It’s basically put a halt to everything that we were doing because you can’t […] → Read More
Aiken Regional furloughs 54 employees amid COVID-19 outbreak
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – The fight against COVID-19 is starting to be felt at one local hospital. Aiken Regional announced today that 54 of its employees will need to be furloughed in order to offset the losses experienced to its normal hospital operations. Aiken Regional says, it has had to cancel many surgical and elective […] → Read More
Pedestrian struck on Broad Street in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Coroner’s Office is investigating the death of 43-year-old DeOndrae Arrington. Arrington was riding his bike north on Lockhart Lane when he failed to stop at the intersection with Broad Street. He hit the side of a westbound vehicle on the 1900 block of Broad St. Mr. Arrington was […] → Read More
Florida COVID-19 checkpoints leads to heavy traffic on I-95 over the weekend
JACKSONVILLE, FL (CNN) – Traffic was backed up for miles along i-95 heading from Georgia to Florida on Sunday. Florida Governor Ron Desantis ordered a checkpoint to enforce a new order that travelers from certain states self-isolate for two weeks if they come to Florida. Those states include New York, Louisiana, Connecticut and New Jersey. […] → Read More
WATCH: Augusta couple shares story of postponing their wedding
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Accident with injuries at Brandy Wine Drive and Hereford Farm Rd.
EVANS, Ga. (WJBF) – Columbia County Deputies and Gold Cross responders are on the scene of an accident with injuries at Brandy Wine Dr. and Hereford Farm Rd. A dump truck has overturned in front of a subdivision at Brandy Wine Dr. and Hereford Farm Rd. Columbia county Sheriff’s Office Captain Steve Morris says there […] → Read More
AU nursing student collecting donations for at-risk families
An Augusta University nursing student is gathering supplies for at-risk people in the Augusta area. Brittany Bledsoe is using the free time she has now thanks to e-learning to collect donations. She is going to bring the items to at-risk people so they do not have to put themselves in danger to go out and […] → Read More
SRS reports first case of COVID-19
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – SRS sent out a tweet earlier Monday reporting their first case of COVID-19. According to SRS, they will transition to focus on minimum mission-critical activities to include the maximum use of telework. LATEST NEWS STORIES → Read More
MedNow Urgent Care partnering with Columbia County to offer testing
EVANS, Ga. (WJBF) – A local medical company plans to join forces with Columbia County to help ease fears amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Right now, no testing sites exist in Columbia County. But that could soon change based on conversations that are happening right now between MedNow Urgent Care CEO Dr. Mark Newton and […] → Read More
AU Health one of few labs in Georgia testing COVID-19 samples
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – AU Health is one of only 3 state labs, plus the CDC, testing COVID-19 samples in the state of Georgia. Dr. Ravindra Kolhe, Director of the Georgia Esoteric and Molecular Laboratory at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University gives us the details. Watch the full interview with Dr. Kolhe […] → Read More
Augusta Mayor holds press conference addressing coronavirus issues
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The city of Augusta is holding a news conference to address issues surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
President of the Convention of Visitor’s Bureau speaks on postponing of The Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Business owners say a postponed Masters is better than one without spectators. The Usry family owns multiple restaurants in town. They typically do two months worth of business during masters week and they’re looking forward to whatever business a tournament at a later date could bring. CVB president Bennish Brown says […] → Read More
Tabernacle Baptist Church cancels services, will stream instead
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Tabernacle Baptist Church has canceled their gathering for Sunday service. Instead, they will have a live stream. To take precautions against COVID-19, Tabernacle Baptist Church has decided to cancel their Sunday service gatherings. Instead, they will live stream a service at 9 A.M. and at 11 A.M. until further notice. LATEST […] → Read More
Bell Auditorium and James Brown Arena shows postponed
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – There have been multiple event cancellations for the Augusta Entertainment Complex. The Jill Scott show at the Bell Auditorium has been postponed until further notice. The show was originally scheduled for March 13th. The Augusta Entertainment Complex will be notifying ticket holders as soon as possible. In addition to The Jill […] → Read More
Augusta Roast on the River 2020 postponed due to coronavirus risk
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Savannah Riverkeeper has announced that 2020 Roast on the River has been postponed due to the COVID-19 risk. The Roast will move from March 21st to October 24th and will be held at the Augusta office at 328 Riverfront Drive. You can read the full release below: Considering the seriousness […] → Read More
Augusta’s Complete Count Committee meets ahead of 2020 questionnaires hitting mailboxes
In March, you will get a 2020 census questionnaire in the mail and Augusta leaders want to make sure you have the information you need ahead of time. Augusta’s Complete Count Committee met on Wednesday to work on the local count efforts. They held a media event beforehand to highlight what community leaders are doing […] → Read More