AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A college campus in Augusta is temporarily transitioning to remote learning, following a lightning strike that caused significant damage to its facility.

According to a press release from Georgia Military College, all in-person classes for the Augusta campus will transition to remote learning from July 14 – 18.

While no one was injured during the incident, campus officials say the building sustained electrical, water, and fire damage and will remain closed while restoration efforts are underway.

Faculty will continue to provide academic instruction remotely, and students have been advised to monitor their portal for specific guidance and updates from instructors.

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta Utilities Department has disclosed the reason behind a sewage overflow that took place last month in Richmond County.

According to a report released by the department, grease was identified as the cause of the minor sewage spill, which impacted water in Butler Creek on June 30th. The affected areas included Rosier Road and Elliot Boulevard.

The Augusta Utilities Department stated that crews managed to address and resolve the issue in less than an hour.

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Cleanup efforts will happen in Augusta on Saturday through Operation Cleanup.

This is a collaboration between the mayor’s office, state court, the solicitor general, the sheriff’s office and the marshal’s office.

“We will go to a location in Augusta where trash is basically alongside the roadway, and we will go clean up. It’s a great program because not only does it help keep the city clean, it also gives the probationers an opportunity to reduce their sentence, another alternative as opposed to being incarcerated,” said CPL. Anthony Bennerman, Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.

Officials say this gives better opportunities for those who are ordered to perform community service through the court.

“They are also appreciative to have the second chance to not only give back to the community but do something positive while reducing their probation sentence,” said Bennerman.

Bennerman says they do this initiative every Saturday morning.

This will start at 8 a.m. Saturday on Lumpkin Road.

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