AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta commissioners have weeks to address a $21 million budget deficit before finalizing the 2026 budget. The shortfall stems from rising costs, including more than 120 new deputy positions, healthcare expenses and federal debt. These factors could force changes to daily city services.

The future is now. City leaders are sitting down to set a game plan for where Augusta needs to go. “Trying to see what we can do to make Augusta in the future thrive, and after Tuesday’s depressing news,

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The City of Augusta announced it will hold a official naming ceremony for the Augusta Riverwalk in honor of Former Mayor Edward M. McIntyre, Sr. on Friday, Jan. 31. The event is set to take place at noon at 15 Eighth Street ...

Commissioners are expected to adopt the budget on Nov. 18, so in the meantime, they’ll have what the administrator is calling “tough conversations” to put out the “house fire” she referenced. Commissioners passed nearly $1 million in vehicle purchases for multiple departments.

The festival was relocated to run along Reynolds Street and the Savannah River while still using the Augusta Common. The Jazz Stage will be at the 8th Street Market area entrance to the Riverwalk. The Soul Suite Stage will be inside the Marriott Hotel on ...