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Augusta Transit gets $12 million to buy 6 more electric buses

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July 10, 2024

Augusta Transit gets million to buy 6 more electric buses

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Augusta is getting some federal money to boost its fleet of electric buses.

Augusta Transit announced Tuesday that the Federal Transit Administration awarded the agency a $12 million grant to purchase six clean-energy battery electric buses, charging equipment and infrastructure, and a bus simulator to train employees.

This comes two years after the city won a $6 million grant to buy five electric buses that are set for delivery in 2025.

The next six buses from this latest grant will arrive in 2027.

They’ll join six new diesel buses purchased through an even earlier grant and delivered a year ago.

Just days ago, the agency got a $1.7 million grant to design a new “state of the art” transfer facility.

The $12 million grant, together with a local match of $2 million, will let Augusta Transit replace and upgrade aging buses and strengthen workforce development with the training simulator, the agency said.

ArDOT has been out throughout Tuesday closing lanes and patching what they can given the...

This grant is the largest single federal award in Augusta Transit’s 50-year history and was a joint effort between project partners GILLIG, EO Charging Inc., FAAC Inc., and the Center for Transportation and Environment, as well as Augusta’s Office of the Administrator.

GILLIG is the supplier of the five earlier electric buses as well as the diesel ones.

“We appreciate all the support shown for Augusta Transit as we continue to improve transit service for the future,” Augusta Transit Director Sharon Dottery said.

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Augusta Men Drop Overtime Thriller to Georgia College and State – Augusta University

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December 14, 2025

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Augusta Men Drop Overtime Thriller to Georgia College and State – Augusta University

Augusta, Ga. – In a game that saw 19 lead changes, Georgia College and State prevailed over Augusta 99-91 in overtime Saturday at Christenberry Fieldhouse. The Jaguars fall to 2-2 in Peach Belt Conference play and 6-7 overall. The Bobcats are now 3-0 in conference play and 6-2 overall.

C.J. Jones of GCSU was the star of this one as he poured in 42 points to lead all scorers and also grabbed eight rebounds in the win.

The Jaguars fell behind midway through the second half, but with just one second left in regulation, T.J. Baker hit a three-pointer to send the game into overtime. But in the extra period, GCSU outscored AU 18-10 for the winning margin.

Luis Nonfon, who had another double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds, started the scoring in overtime and gave the Jags the 83-81 lead. GCSU then rattled off five straight points to take the lead, one they would not surrender.

The Jaguars had five players in double figures led by Elías Pálsson who tallied 22 points while grabbing eight rebounds. T.J. Baker and Tobias Prall each had 18 points while Charlie McBeath scored 13.

Augusta hit on just 35% of their shots from the field while GCSU hit on 52.5%. The Bobcats outscored Augusta 46-22 in the paint and went 8-18 from three-point range while Augusta finished 10 of 29 from deep. From the foul line, both teams went 29-36.

Other than Nonfon grabbing double figures in rebounds, Pálsson eight rebounds and was a perfect 12-12 from the foul line.

Next up for the Jaguars will be a battle with Reinhardt University on Thursday at 11 a.m., part of Columbia County Education Day.

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Richmond County deputies searching for suspect after armed robbery on Wheeler Road

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December 14, 2025

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Richmond County deputies searching for suspect after armed robbery on Wheeler Road

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Richmond County started a search for an armed robbery suspect Saturday evening.

They started the search on the 3700 block of Wheeler Road after an alleged armed robbery at an SRP ATM.

The suspect is described as a 40-year-old black male, wearing all black, a face mask and a camouflage jacket.

The suspect fled the area on foot in an unknown direction.

The sheriff’s office used K9 Units, along with the drone unit, to search.

This investigation is in its early stages, and no further information is available at this time.

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Aerospace program milestone reached at Thompson Farm in Augusta

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December 13, 2025

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Aerospace program milestone reached at Thompson Farm in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Students at Richmond County Technical Magnet School achieved a milestone by launching their 500th non-kit rocket.

Students launched rockets at Thompson Farm in Augusta. The launch is part of the school’s aerospace program that has been part of their STEM curriculum since 2014.

The Augusta Fire Department collaborated with the group for the launch.

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