WRDW-TV News 12 / This Morning - The way to wake up in Augusta, Georgia

Lynnsey Gardner and Tim Strong host News 12 This Morning.

Join hosts Lynnsey Gardner and Tim Strong every weekday morning at 5 o'clock for two full hours of News 12 This Morning!

Start your day with everything you need to know: the latest local headlines, what's going on in the area today, what happened in sports last night, and your StormTeam 12 Local Forecast.

You never know what we'll do next on News 12 This Morning, so tune in every weekday morning at 5 o'clock to find out!

"Lynnsey Gardner and Tim Strong have got to be the best matched team for broadcasting." -Doc

"You make bad news sound good." - Adam

"I love watching the the morning news. You are the best. You’re upbeat and funny. I love that about your broadcast." -Dianne

"I cheer up rapidly just by looking and listening to Lynnsey Gardner and Tim Strong." -Jose

"Lynnsey and Tim have great chemistry." -Buddy

"Lynnsey and Tim have enthusiasm, animation, and great personalities." -Malinda

"Lynnsey, Tim and Jenny are a fit." -Donna

Tell us your birthday or the birthday of a loved one and we'll announce it on News 12 This Morning! The birthday person will also be entered to win a free birthday cake from Cake Factory!

Click here to find out how to join the Birthday Club.

Every Tuesday and Thursday, Tim Strong and University Hospital Dietitian Kim Beavers bring you healthy shopping tips.

Click here for more information!

Any aspiring meteorologists in the family? Kids in grades 3-8 can sign up for a chance to be a First Time Forecaster! Each week one student will be chosen to come in and forecast the weather with meteorologist Tim Strong.

Click here to sign up!

We love to read your mail! One rather infamous email led to Tim's new nickname: Sock Monkey! Email us and we may feature your letter on air.

Click here to send a letter to the Morning Mail Bag.

Send us your business, church, or organization's coffee mug and we'll feature it during News 12 This Morning!

You can mail your mug to:

News 12
P.O. Box 1212
Augusta, GA 30903

You can also just drop it off at the station: 1301 Georgia Avenue in North Augusta.

News 12 has partnered with Connect with Kids to bring you tips and information on helping your kids grow up in the modern world. Click here for more Connect with Kids content.

News 12 features a pet that needs a home. See current pets that need adopting here and in the video player.

Meredith Anderson brings you tips and tricks to help you save money in these rough economic times.

Richard Rogers highlights what's going on on wrdw.com, including special features and viewer comments.

Click here to enter the Buzz on Biz contest.