Steve Byerly

1 week ago | wrdw.com | Steve Byerly |Sydney Hood

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The number of homeless Augustans nearly doubled in the past year, but the most shocking number is for children, which showed a 1,781% increase. The annual “point in time” count in January found 1,098 homeless people in Richmond County, up from a total of 448 in 2024. Of those numbers, 21 were children in 2024, but the number shot up to 395 in 2025.

1 week ago | wrdw.com | Steve Byerly |Will Rioux

WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Georgia Senator Max Burns has responded to the Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams’ legal battle with county commissioners. Burns released a statement on Tuesday, claiming he has been made aware of the situation. “Through the many conversations that I have had with Burke County residents, I understand the frustration that you have with this prolonged situation,” said Burns.

1 week ago | wrdw.com | Steve Byerly |Will Rioux

WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Georgia Senator Max Burns has responded to the Burke County sheriff’s legal battle with county commissioners. Burns released a statement on Tuesday, claiming he has been made aware of the situation. “Through the many conversations that I have had with Burke County residents, I understand the frustration that you have with this prolonged situation,” said Burns.

2 weeks ago | wrdw.com | Steve Byerly |Will Rioux

WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - All Augusta Circuit Superior Court judges have disqualified themselves from the Burke County sheriff’s legal battle with county commissioners. Meanwhile, District Attorney Jared Williams stepped aside from a separate criminal investigation of Sheriff Alfonzo Williams. It’s not a huge surprise that the judges should recuse themselves, since they deal with the sheriff a lot and therefore could have a conflict of interest.

2 weeks ago | wrdw.com | William Rioux |Steve Byerly

WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Burke County commissioners want the governor to investigate Alfonzo Williams, the sheriff who’s been butting heads with them for years and who wants to arrest them. Meanwhile, a report from deputies is shedding light on a clash between Williams and a political critic he also wants to have arrested over some text messages she sent him.