AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in Augusta, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. According to the department, a rabid raccoon was involved in an incident with the dog of a Richmond County resident. The department says the incident occurred on Jan. 15, around Belair Road and Wrightsboro Road.

The Augusta men’s and women’s basketball teams are hosting the Cancer Awareness basketball doubleheader this Wednesday. The Jags host Georgia College and State University. The Jaguar women tipoff at 5:30 p.

Georgia, the Peach State, is a blend of Southern charm, rich history and modern growth. The largest cities in Georgia range from bustling metropolises to charming towns that have grown into thriving urban centers.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has confirmed a hunter-harvested deer has tested positive for chronic wasting disease, the first case in Georgia.

Ready for more snow in Georgia? Multiple weather outlets are forecasting more next week, with some areas getting more than 5 inches.

Will it snow again in Georgia? National Weather Service is predicting heavy precipitation at the end of next week. Here are the latest forecasts.

Gov. Kemp outlines his priorities to the Georgia General Assembly and his plans for the budget's big-ticket proposals.

Gov. Brian Kemp has issued a state of emergency for all of Georgia over the next batch of incoming winter weather. Here's what we know.

As snow fall and icy conditions gripped much of Georgia, the Department of Transportation working overnight to treat roads in Atlanta, and Central, Southern and coastal parts of the state.

Local school districts are trying to use an escape hatch to opt out of a new cap on property tax hikes – and some Georgia lawmakers aren’t happy with that.

These 12 legendary BBQ joints are packed with flavor that will have you licking your fingers and coming back for more! Nestled in Whitemarsh Plaza, Wiley’s Championship BBQ is like finding a diamond in a sea of charcoal. Their sign boasts a grinning pig that seems to say, “Come on in, the eatin’s fine!” And boy, is it ever.

This finger-lickin’ road trip takes you to 12 of Georgia’s most legendary BBQ joints for an unforgettable feast! Nestled in the heart of Jackson, Fresh Air Barbecue is a time capsule of smoky delights.