Augusta, GA

4th annual Meet-a-Machine benefits Children’s Hospital of Georgia

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1 year ago

September 18, 2023

4th annual Meet-a-Machine benefits Children’s Hospital of Georgia

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta Regional Airport held its fourth annual Meet-a-Machine benefitting the Children’s Hospital of Georgia.

Meet-a-Machine is an event that gives people the opportunity to see, touch, and learn about multiple types of vehicles.

Which included emergency response vehicles, planes, construction equipment, and much more.

A representative from Augusta Regional says this event also allows them to be a partner to the community.

Laura Smith, assistant director of marketing and public relations, says, “We want to be a big community partner and provide the opportunity for families to learn about the airport and come out on our property. And to see the access we have. Any event we do try make it really community oriented.”

Meet-A-Machine is a fundraiser designed to raise funds for the Children’s Hospital of Georgia to support research into the causes, prevention, diagnosis, treatments, and cures of childhood caner.

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Augusta, GA

Gas prices rise, but Ga. and S.C. are below the national average

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8 hours ago

January 13, 2025

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Gas prices rise, but Ga. and S.C. are below the national average

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Prices at the gas pump continue to creep upward as sanctions continue to limit the worldwide oil supply.

However, Georgia and South Carolina both sit below the national average of $3.06 for a gallon of fuel. Columbia, Richmond, and Burke counties have some of the cheapest gas in our Georgia counties – all cheaper than $2.90.

Edgefield and McCormick counties have the cheapest gas on the South Carolina side at $2.75.

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Augusta, GA

Have you seen this missing 50-year-old woman in Augusta or Atlanta?

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16 hours ago

January 13, 2025

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Have you seen this missing 50-year-old woman in Augusta or Atlanta?

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Have you seen this missing 50-year-old woman in the Augusta or Atlanta areas?

Bertina Dalton(Contributed)

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office told us Monday that Bertina Dalton was last seen on Dec. 22, 2024, at her residence on Skinner Mill Road.

Dalton is described by authorities to be around five feet and six inches in height and weighing around 140 pounds.

Dalton may be traveling to the Atlanta area, authorities say.

Last week, we reported when authorities initially reported her disappearance last week.

Dalton called family members on Christmas but refused to tell anyone where she was.

Deputies said she’s been having mental health issues recently but has refused treatment.

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is also searching for Azariel Williams, 14, who was reported as a runaway juvenile on Dec. 30.

Her family reached out to us to request the public’s help in locating her.

Anyone who comes in contact with Dalton or has any information as to her whereabouts is asked to contact any on-call investigator at the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at 706-821-1464 or 706-821-1020.

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Augusta, GA

One dead after being hit by car in Aiken County

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January 13, 2025

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One dead after being hit by car in Aiken County

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) -One person is dead after being struck by a vehicle on US 1 in Aiken County.

The South Carolina High Patrol and Aiken County Coroner’s Office said a pedestrian was walking south on US 1 near Bogeyville Road around 7:18 Sunday night when a 2021 Chevrolet Camero hit them.

The driver of the Camaro was not injured.

The woman was taken to Aiken Regional Medical Centers, according to Coroner Darryl Ables, where she died from her injuries at 8:35 Sunday night.

The victim’s name will be released at a later time.

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