WGAC-AM (Augusta, GA)

WGAC (580 AM) is a radio station that features a news radio format. It is based in Augusta, Georgia, USA, and is owned by Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc., through its licensee Beasley Media Group, LLC. In addition to news coverage, WGAC also broadcasts games for the Augusta GreenJackets, the city's minor league baseball team.

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Fundraiser To Be Held For Motorcycle Hit-And-Run Victim

2 weeks ago | wgac.com | Mary Liz Nolan

Morgan Gray was riding her motorcycle on Wheeler Road the night of Wednesday, May 28, when she was hit by a pickup truck while trying to turn onto Interstate Parkway. The driver never stopped. Morgan, a single mother of a 5-year-old son, remains on life support in critical condition at WellStar MCG. Doctors have reportedly told Morgan's family that if she wakes up, the road to recovery will be a long one.
Augusta Toddler May Have Overdosed On Methadone And Another Substance

3 weeks ago | wgac.com | Mary Liz Nolan

The investigation continues into the death this week of 16-month-old Trae'son Dunn in Augusta. EMS was called to a home in the 2200 block of Ward Avenue early June 3 after the child's mother, Genysis Mortley, discovered the child wasn't breathing. An incident report from the Richmond County Sheriff's Office says EMS told a responding deputy that Trae'son may have overdosed on what they believed was methadone, and possibly another substance.
Army's Recruiting Numbers Surpass Goals Early This Year

3 weeks ago | wgac.com | Mary Liz Nolan

Army Recruiting Numbers are Up!Kris Fisher/ BMG"Be All You Can Be." Looks like plenty of people want to sign up to do just that. The Army has had no trouble attracting recruits so far this year. In fact, it has already hit recruiting goals for 2025 four months early with 61,000 contracts already for new active duty soldiers.
One Child Found Dead In An Augusta Home, Another Taken To The Hospital

3 weeks ago | wgac.com | Mary Liz Nolan

An investigation is underway in Richmond County after a child was found dead in a home in the 2200 block of Ward Avenue early this morning. Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen pronounced the 16-month-old child dead at 5:15 a.m. The cause of death is believed to be suspicious, according to Bowen. An autopsy has been scheduled. Bowen said a second child in the home was transported by EMS to Children's Hospital of Georgia. The child's condition was not known.
Largest Meth Bust in Richmond County History Recorded June 1

3 weeks ago | wgac.com | Mary Liz Nolan

Following a months-long investigation, narcotics officials with the Richmond County Sheriff's Office took a man linked to a major Drug Trafficking Organization in Augusta-Richmond County into custody on Sunday, June 1. The Richmond County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division and the Crime Suppression Division executed search warrants in the 200 block of East Hale Street; the 100 block of Tybee Court; and the 1300 block of Marks Church Road (apartment complex).
Application Process For 2026 Masters Tickets Is Underway

3 weeks ago | wgac.com | Mary Liz Nolan

Yes, the 2025 Masters Tournament has been in the books for just a matter of weeks, but it's already time to start thinking about Masters week 2026. Applications for the annual ticket lottery opened up on June 1 and will run through June 20. Only online applications will be accepted. If you hope to get on the grounds of the Augusta National Golf Club next April, get your applications in now.
Harrisburg Shooting Incident Lands Five Juveniles In Custody

3 weeks ago | wgac.com | Mary Liz Nolan

Harrisburg residents were told to stay in their homes Sunday night after gunfire rang out in the Crawford Avenue and Greene Street areas. Once the 911 calls were received at 7:41 pm, multiple law enforcement officers responded from Columbia and Richmond Counties, as well as Augusta University police. Callers said multiple juveniles were armed. When officers arrived, they found a 16-year-old male with a gunshot wound. He was taken to Wellstar MCG where he's reported to be in stable condition.
The Most Iconic Brand in Georgia

4 weeks ago | wgac.com | Anne Erickson

Every state has its own unique flavor, and that includes businesses that originated in certain states. One thing that makes each U.S. state so unique is its history, and each one has its own story about how that state shaped its destiny when it comes to the kind of businesses and careers that are built in the state. With that in mind, there's a new tally out of the best brand in each state, and it's a fun look into what makes each place in America so special.
Georgia Surplus Tax Rebate Should Be Coming Soon

1 month ago | wgac.com | Mary Liz Nolan

GEORGIA SURPLUS TAX REFUND COMING SOONGetty ImagesGeorgia tax payers who are eligible to receive a rebate, thanks to another budget surplus, can be expecting the money as early as next week. Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bills 111 and 112 into law in April that authorizes the one-time rebate checks of up to $500, for tax payers who qualify. The money is being given back to tax payers, thanks to a budget surplusYou must not be listed as a dependent on someone else's 2023 return.
Evans Girl Participating in Scripps National Spelling Bee

1 month ago | wgac.com | Mary Liz Nolan

Abseil. A-b-s-e-i-l. Abseil. That was the word Bruhat Soma spelled correctly last year to win the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee. It's that time again. And this is the 100th anniversary of the event that brings the nation's top spellers together every year to crown the best of the best. The first bee, which was held in 1925, had just 9 contestants in the running for the title.