Augusta News: Local TV, Radio and Newspapers
The latest headlines from Augusta's own TV stations, newspapers and radio newsrooms, updated through the day. Further down: which channel each network is on and every station licensed in the Augusta, GA-Aiken, SC market.
Latest Augusta news
- Ballot amendment would pave the way for dedicated funding to upgrade Georgia’s 911 system
- McCormick County Council postpones votes on data center ordinances
- New McDuffie County STEM Center opens with ribbon cutting
- South Aiken eyes playoff push ahead of week 10 matchup against Midland Valley
- South Carolina farmers tell Dr. Annie Andrews: ‘It's going to be tough to survive’
- HOW DOES IT END?
- When a salesperson knocks, don’t rush to open your wallet
- A WALK BACK IN TIME
- Art event to support local health care needs
Headlines and links come from each outlet's own news feed; the story opens on the outlet's website. Updated Oct 21, 4:55 am EDT.
The Augusta, GA-Aiken, SC TV market has 3 full-power stations in FCC records. Here is which channel each network is on, who holds each license, and what viewers say about them.
What channel is ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS in Augusta?
- ABC: WJBF on channel 6 (Augusta)
- CBS: WRDW-TV on channel 12 (Augusta)
- FOX: WFXG on channel 54 (Augusta)
All full-power stations in the Augusta market
| Network | Station | Channel | RF | City of license |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABC | WJBF | 6 | 28 | Augusta, GA |
| CBS | WRDW-TV | 12 | 12 | Augusta, GA |
| FOX | WFXG | 54 | 36 | Augusta, GA |
Channel is the virtual channel your TV shows; RF is the frequency the station transmits on. A channel scan on your TV picks up changes after a station moves frequency.
Where to find MeTV, Antenna TV and other networks in Augusta
Digital subchannels carry 13 more networks over the air in this market, free with an antenna:
| Network | Channel |
|---|---|
| 365BLK | 12.4 (WRDW-TV) |
| Antenna TV | 6.3 (WJBF) |
| Bounce TV | 54.2 (WFXG) |
| Court TV | 54.4 (WFXG) |
| Cozi TV | 12.7 (WRDW-TV) |
| Dabl | 26.4 (WAGT-CD) |
| Grit | 54.3 (WFXG) |
| Heroes & Icons | 26.5 (WAGT-CD) |
| Ion Plus | 12.6 (WRDW-TV) |
| MeTV | 12.3 (WRDW-TV) |
| Outlaw | 26.3 (WAGT-CD) |
| Start TV | 26.6 (WAGT-CD) |
| True Crime Network | 12.5 (WRDW-TV) |
Low-power and Class A stations in the Augusta market
News, talk and public radio in the Augusta area
| Frequency | Station | Format | City of license |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90.7 FM | WACG-FM | Public radio | Augusta, GA |
| 580 AM | WGAC | News/talk | Augusta, GA |
| 1340 AM | WYNF | Black-oriented news | Augusta, GA |
Music, sports and other radio in the Augusta area
See all 12 stations
| Frequency | Station | Format | City of license |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92.9 FM | WYBO | Classic Soul and Beach oldies | Waynesboro, GA |
| 98.3 FM | WHHD | Top 40 (CHR) | Clearwater, SC |
| 99.5 FM | WKXC-FM | Country | Aiken, SC |
| 102.3 FM | WEKL | Contemporary Christian | Augusta, GA |
| 103.1 FM | WFXA-FM | Mainstream urban | Augusta, GA |
| 104.3 FM | WBBQ-FM | Adult contemporary | Augusta, GA |
| 105.7 FM | WLUB | Country | Augusta, GA |
| 1050 AM | WFAM | Christian radio | Augusta, GA |
| 1230 AM | WEZO | Urban AC/Black Gospel | Augusta, GA |
| 1380 AM | WNRR | Silient | North Augusta, SC |
| 1550 AM | WTHB | Urban gospel | Augusta, GA |
| 1600 AM | WKZK | Urban gospel | North Augusta, SC |
NOAA Weather Radio in the Augusta area
| Frequency | Call sign | Transmitter | NWS office |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162.550 MHz | WXK54 | Augusta, GA | Columbia, SC |
Local newspapers in the Augusta area
1 newspaper is based in communities in this TV market.
| Newspaper | Based in | Type | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Augusta Chronicle | Augusta, GA | Daily newspaper | 1785 |
Obituaries in the Augusta area
Death notices and obituaries from 5 local newspapers; each link opens the paper's own obituaries page.