Augusta, GA
2 weeks after Helene, storm recovery continues across CSRA
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – It’s been two weeks now since Helene blew through our area and changed life as we know it.
14 days in, and it seems we’re getting better at adapting.
Some communities have recovered quickly from the damage, while others look like the storm just came through the other day.
If you drive around the CSRA, you’ll see what Hurricane Helene left behind.
Debris, downed power lines and even smashed cars. But several people say the scene looks a lot different than it did the day of the storm.
For many, instead of trees, it’s a tarp.
Roads that were blocked before are at least drivable.
Charles Bailey lives in North Augusta and says he and his wife are just trying to get back to normal.
“We’re starting to get groceries back in our refrigerator and freezer, and we’re just doing the cleanup of all the debris that’s left from the trees,” said Bailey.
But sounds he typically didn’t hear before have become all too familiar.
“Backing up, the beeping. Then, there’s gonna be a lot of chainsaws going for a while. It’s gonna be, like, humming to your ears,” he said.
He says normal for him is get the debris cleaned up.
“This is not normal. I mean, this is extraordinarily devastating. And to live with it. You just don’t want to live with it as long as possible,” said Bailey.
North Augusta says next week they will shift more towards clean-up.
Mayor Briton Williams says the debris left behind from power lines will be cleaned up by Dominion Energy.
For others in Augusta, they say they haven’t found their normal yet.
“I’m wondering how a lot of us are going to be able to put all of the pieces back together, being that we can barely go through the streets,” said Augusta resident Barbara Drane-Ealey.
Although the progress is slower than some may want, it’s still happening.
Richmond County started with nearly 94,000 outages, and Georgia Power now only shows 55.
“I think everybody is doing their best as far as circumstances go,” said Drane-Ealey.
North Augusta started with more than 14,000 outages and now has five homes without power.
Richmond County also says they are ramping up the amount of debris clean-up trucks every day.
But several say they know this will be a slow process and many areas may never look the same.
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AUGUSTA, Ga – The Augusta men’s basketball team extended their winning streak to eight games with a thrilling 79-75 come-from-behind win over No. 19 Columbus State on Saturday afternoon. The victory improves Augusta to 8-4 overall and 2-0 in Peach Belt Conference play, while handing Columbus State just their second loss of the season, dropping them to 10-2 and 1-1 in conference action.
Augusta (8-4, 2-0 Peach Belt)
FG% 51.1
3PT% 38.9
FT% 82.8
Columbus State (10-2, 1-1 Peach Belt)
FG% 45.1
3PT% 42.1
FT% 84.0
The final five minutes of the game showcased Augusta’s grit and composure. After trailing 71-65 with just over five minutes remaining, Demitri Gardner sparked a comeback with a pair of free throws at the 4:13 mark, cutting the deficit to four. Max Amadasun followed with a clutch three-pointer, narrowing Columbus State’s lead to 73-70 with 3:17 left.
John St. Germain III then drove into the paint for a layup, bringing Augusta within one at 73-72 with 2:40 on the clock. Moments later, Luis Nonfon capitalized on an offensive rebound with a go-ahead layup, giving the Jaguars a 74-73 lead at the 2:04 mark. Nonfon added a free throw to push the lead to two.
With the game tied at 75 after a Columbus State jumper, St. Germain III delivered again, hitting a layup with 30 seconds left to put Augusta ahead 77-75. Gardner sealed the victory by stealing the ball with six seconds remaining and converting two clutch free throws with two seconds left, giving the Jaguars a four-point lead. Max Amadasun’s defensive rebound on Columbus State’s final three-point attempt secured the win.
Gardner led all scorers with 28 points, shooting 9-15 from the field and a perfect 9-9 from the free-throw line. He also added three rebounds and two steals, including the critical takeaway in the final seconds. Amadasun contributed a double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds, while St. Germain III added 12 points, five assists, and the decisive layup. Nonfon and Elias Palsson chipped in with key contributions down the stretch.
Next Up: The Jaguars will hit the road for their next game on Wednesday, January 8, when they face Clayton State University in Morrow, GA. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Augusta will then travel to Aiken, SC, for a rivalry matchup against USC Aiken on Saturday, January 11, at 3:30 p.m
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