Augusta, GA

66-year-old ID’d after hit, killed by train on Washington Road

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2 years ago

March 2, 2024

66-year-old ID’d after hit, killed by train on Washington Road

MARTINEZ, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A 66-year-old Grovetown man has been identified after he was hit and killed by a train on Washington Road at Baston Road in Columbia County on Thursday.

On Friday morning, authorities confirmed that the victim of the accident is Dwayne Reindeaux Carter.

Columbia County Sheriff’s Office says Carter was crossing the tracks, to go around the railroad gates when he was hit by a CSX train.

Officials say they have no reason to believe he was doing this on purpose, and is believed to be an accident.

Crews were on the scene for at least four hours.

Columbia County dispatch says Old Evans Crossing and Hightower Drive were also blocked until around 8 p.m.

“I could see people down the block. That way sitting on the corner by the yield sign. They were looking out pointing, and they had their phone out trying to zoom in so they didn’t have to get closer to a scene,” said Dominic Bryant, Circle K employee.

Witnesses say the bicyclist fell off of his bike crossing the tracks when he was hit.

“This kind of got out of control really quick. There was a lot of emotions flowing around,” he said.

The train sat for hours blocking intersections spanning from Baston Road to Old Evans Crossing and Hightower Drive.

“There are a lot of neighborhoods really close by, and a lot of people come and walk to the store. They get what they need. They sit around and talk for a minute. It’s a pretty, somewhat tight-knit community. It was honestly just really a tragedy. It shouldn’t have happened,” said Bryant.

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Augusta, GA

Georgia Lt. Gov candidate Rep. David Clark visits Augusta

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2 hours ago

January 11, 2026

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Georgia Lt. Gov candidate Rep. David Clark visits Augusta

Georgia Lt. Gov candidate state Rep. David Clark made a stop in Augusta Saturday. He says that some of his priorities if he wins include expanding school choice, eliminating the state income and property taxes, and reaching out to younger voters.

Clark is also an Army veteran, who served overseas. He hopes to represent all Georgians.

“Before politics and parties we’re Americans, we’re Georgians. That’s the biggest thing. People want someone who stands up and listens to people,” said Clark.

“I’m not saying we’re always going to agree, but in the end—we’re the American family, we’re the Georgian family.”

The Georgia primary will take place on May 19th, and the general election will be on November 3rd.

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Augusta, GA

Car enthusiasts meet to talk rides and drink coffee

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January 10, 2026

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Car enthusiasts meet to talk rides and drink coffee

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Car enthusiasts met Saturday morning at the Augusta Richmond County Judicial Building to show off their cars and meet others.

It was also an opportunity for these people to network with others.

One of the group leaders spoke about the event.

“So we like to be a community-oriented club. We give back to charities with the money that we make off the car shows. So we just like to come hang out and just look at other cars, and talk to other car enthusiasts,” said Mike Anchor, CSRA Mustang and Ford Club.

There are get-togethers like this every month.

They’re normally the first Saturday of the month and start at 9 a.m.

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Augusta, GA

Structure fire blocks multiple lanes on Peach Orchard Road

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January 10, 2026

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Structure fire blocks multiple lanes on Peach Orchard Road

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and Augusta Fire Department responded to a structure fire early Saturday morning in the 3600 block of Peach Orchard Road.