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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#1125532

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#271311

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The Most Iconic Brand in Georgia

5 days 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 week 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 week 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.
Circle K Fuel Day Is Back, Save Money On Gas Today

2 weeks ago | wgac.com | Mary Liz Nolan

Just as Memorial Day weekend is approaching, Circle K is once again helping drivers save money while filling their tanks today. Today is Circle K Fuel Day and that means drivers can save 40 cents per gallon on gas when they fill up between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. today. The promotion is being held today only at participating locations across the country. There's a limit of 35 gallons per transaction.
Fugitive Captured In Augusta 20 Years Ago Set To Be Executed In South Carolina

2 weeks ago | wgac.com | Mary Liz Nolan

STEPHEN STANKO (right)Associated PressStephen Stanko sparked a nationwide manhunt in 2006 when he killed two people in South Carolina, raped and brutally attacked one of the victim's daughters, then left the area in a stolen pickup truck. Stanko's crime spree started in April that year when he beat and strangled his girlfriend, Laura Ling, to death in the home they shared in Georgetown County, then raped the woman's daughter before slashing her throat.
Rising Gas Prices Aren't Expected To Keep People Home Memorial Day Weekend

2 weeks ago | wgac.com | Mary Liz Nolan

Memorial Day weekend. It's the unofficial start of summer. Many students are out of school for summer and it's time to hit the road for some fun and relaxation. And for many, the cost of traveling doesn't seem to matter. AAA Auto Club is predicting over 45 million people will travel at least 50 miles or more from home this weekend, about 1.4 million more than expected last year.
Shoplifter Didn't Know The Sheriff Was Right There

2 weeks ago | wgac.com | Mary Liz Nolan

A man who reportedly tried to leave a local store over the weekend without paying for some items didn't know Richmond County Sheriff Eugene Brantley happened to be shopping in the same place. Both were at Walmart on Wrightsboro Road late Friday afternoon. The store's Loss Prevention Manager, Crystal Halford, said she saw a shopper leave the store without paying for the merchandise and notified Brantley.
One Teen Dead In Vehicle Crash And Fire While Fleeing From Deputies In Aiken County

2 weeks ago | wgac.com | Mary Liz Nolan

It started out as a traffic stop in Beech Island Thursday night and ended when the driver took off and crashed while trying to flee from authorities. The Aiken County Sheriff's Office says a deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding around 8:30 p.m. on Sheraton Drive, near Atomic Road. When the deputy asked for the driver's license, he said he didn't have one. The deputy said he then instructed the driver to turn the vehicle off and hand him the keys.
Richmond County Sheriff Presents Check From Fundraiser to Georgia Sheriffs' Youth Homes

2 weeks ago | wgac.com | Mary Liz Nolan

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office hosted the Charity Motorcycle Ride April 19 with proceeds earmarked for the Georgia Sheriffs' Youth Homes organization that provides help to the state's most at-risk youth. The non-profit organization was established in 1960 amid growing concerns about the number of abandoned, neglected, and abused children across the state. Georgia sheriffs wanted to create a nurturing home environment where children could grow into mature, successful adults.
Put Your Phones Down South Carolina Drivers, It Will Be Illegal Soon

3 weeks ago | wgac.com | Mary Liz Nolan

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed the Statehouse's Hands-Free Driving Act May 12 that lawmakers just passed before the 2025 legislative session ended May 8. Representative Bill Taylor of Aiken has tried for years to get the state to ban cell phone use while driving, citing the dangers of being distracted while behind the wheel. One reason the state is acting on a hands-free driving act now comes on the heels of a letter sent to the state Department of Motor Vehicles and McMaster.