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Crime · AugustaAUGUSTA, G.A. (WJBF)- Georgia’s Statewide General Primary is next Tuesday. One of the big local races we’ve been following is for District Attorney of the Augusta Judicial Circuit. Incumbent Jared Williams is facing a challenge from Columbia Judicial Circuit Assistant District Attorney Amber Brantley “Community safety is all of our responsibility, let’s work together, let’s work with our leaders and let’s make this a safer place for everybody,”…See the Story
Incumbent District Attorney Jared Williams shares plans if re-elected
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Nature · AugustaSaturday Morning Update: Many of us received a wake up call from mother nature with rumbles of thunder and flashes of lightning early this morning. Widespread cloud cover and rain showers will continue to move through the CSRA this morning with the showers becoming more light and scattered in nature mid day.
Another round of scattered storms will pop up this afternoon with the potential for some to be strong to severe. The entire area is under …See the Story
VIPIR 6 ALERT SATURDAY
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Augusta, Georgia · AugustaAUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) --- A local organization, "Because, Butterflies R' Blue," is dedicated to empowering at-risk girls aged 8 to 18 through mentorship and various supportive programs. The organization offers programs addressing self-esteem, self-worth, and other challenges, while also planning retreats and events to foster bonding and personal growth. They are seeking community support and donations to continue their efforts in reducing the num…See the Story
Because, Butterflies R’ Blue working to empower at-risk girls through mentorship, other programs
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Augusta, Georgia · AugustaAUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)-- The annual Columbia County Foundation for Children's scholarship awards program was held this evening in Evans. 57 high school seniors were recognized for their hard work in school- 16 of them receiving the Barbara C. Beazley Scholarship for their college education. The others were awarded grants to Career, Technical, and Agriculture Education programs. These grants are intended to help students further their educational g…See the Story
Barbara C. Beazley Memorial Scholarship and CTAE Awards program at Discovery Center of the CSRA
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Augusta, Georgia · AugustaEVANS, GA (WJBF)- The 'gathering of the people pow wow' brings many people together to dance with a purpose. " to the native people the pow wow was always a way of gathering to get together when you've been away from family for so long and you're coming back together we run this as a family style pow wow" said Barry Rogers, gathering of the people chairman. The pow wow has gone on for almost a decade in Evans , Rogers says all tribes are rep…See the Story
Many gather in Evans for ‘gathering of the people pow wow’
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Augusta, Georgia · AugustaAPPLING, Ga. (WJBF) - Some old goods need to be gone in Columbia County. “We're selling it now that it served it's life and met it's purpose for the county,” said Columbia County Fleet Manager Nick Hayes. We're checking out the deals ahead of Saturday's Columbia County's surplus action. “Look at all this merchandise. This is one auction you can't afford to sit out.” “Casey Jones, move over. Columbia County's Christmas Train says it runs, …See the Story
Columbia County needed it once but not any more so make a bid
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Augusta, Georgia · AugustaEVANS, Ga. (WJBF) - It's back! The annual Thunder Over Evans is Saturday, and organizers tell us it's going to be better than ever. Antebellum Way is already closed. Evans Towne Center Boulevard to Ronald Reagan Drive will close on Saturday at 6 a.m. Both will re-open at midnight on Sunday. On Saturday, Evans Towne Center Park will be filled with people watching the largest privately funded military celebration in the U.S. This event started in …See the Story
Preview: Thunder Over Evans, rain or shine!
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Augusta, Georgia · AugustaSOUTH CAROLINA (WJBF) - Four local high school students have received the highest achievement within the Girl Scouts: The Gold Award. In Aiken, Claire Woodworth, along with a team, painted address numbers on street curbs to help first responders find locations quickly during emergencies. In Lexington, Kendall Brown built 10 birdhouses for the Piney Woods Elementary School trail and bird feeders for students to learn more about wildlife.
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Four local high school students receive The Girl Scouts Gold Award
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