Augusta, GA

All flights canceled for the day at Augusta Regional Airport

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1 year ago

January 21, 2025

All flights canceled for the day at Augusta Regional Airport

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – All remaining flights are canceled for Tuesday at Augusta Regional Airport as a winter storm moves through the region.

News 12 meteorologists have declared a First Alert Weather Day for Tuesday with a forecast of bitter cold and up to 3 inches of snow.

At Augusta Regional, there are at least six canceled arrivals as of Tuesday morning and five canceled departures. See the arrival and departure board at https://flyags.com/travelers/find-a-flight/arrivals-and-departures/.

By late afternoon, the airport announced the rest of the day’s flights would be canceled.

Hundreds of inbound and outbound flights at the Atlanta airport have been canceled or delayed.

Most fliers out of Augusta Regional Airport change planes in either Atlanta, a Delta hub, or Charlotte, an American Airlines hub.

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Other travelers from the CSRA drive to Atlanta to fly directly out of that airport.

More than 500 flights at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport were delayed Monday night. At last check, there are 168 cancellations and 140 delays for Tuesday, according to FlightAware.

The airport workers are ready regardless.

“When it gets too cold out here on the road or ramp, we have to make sure that we’re putting down the ice, because when you’re driving the equipment, you don’t want to slide or cause accidents,” said Deonte Wilson, Delta aircraft loading agent.

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Augusta, GA

Protestors in downtown Augusta speak out after strikes on Iran

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12 hours ago

March 1, 2026

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Protestors in downtown Augusta speak out after strikes on Iran

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Local protestors made their voices heard after Israel and the U.S. announced strikes on Iran Saturday, ones that killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reports say.

Protesters lined 13th Street in Downtown Augusta and walked across the river to North Augusta to make sure as many people as possible heard them.

50501 CSRA already had a march planned for Saturday, but in light of the strikes on Iran, decided to expand its focus.

Local leaders spoke about their concerns for the strikes, and roughly 60 people showed up to share theirs as well.

One of the event organizers said to make your voice heard your voice heard.

“Just call your people, call your representatives, if you don’t like that Iran was bombed, I don’t either. But call people and let them know, email them. Let it be relentless. Congress did not approve this. They have a say in this,” Zee Cook said.

The strike is being called “Operation Epic Fury,” with Iran responding with multiple missile and drone strikes across the Middle East.

In a social media post, President Trump said the bombing of the country will continue “as long as necessary.”

People across the world began lining the streets as well in support and against the decision.

Leaders across the world reacted to the news, including those in Georgia and South Carolina.

There’s a protest planned in Charleston and other regional cities this week.

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Augusta, GA

Lock and Dam Park closing to public for a month in Augusta

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24 hours ago

February 28, 2026

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Lock and Dam Park closing to public for a month in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The city of Augusta announced a temporary closure of New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park.

Closure of the park at 2105 Lock and Dam Road will allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to repair the lock and dam structure.

The park will be closed from March 4 to April 7.

All areas of the park will be closed.

However, the Baurle Boat Ramp will remain open and accessible to the public for fishing and boating activities.

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Augusta 911 call center earns statewide honor

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1 day ago

February 28, 2026

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Augusta 911 call center earns statewide honor

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta 911 center has been named 2025 Communications Center of the Year at the Georgia Emergency Communications Conference in Athens.

The award recognizes excellence in public safety communications, innovation, leadership and service.

The award recognizes a center that demonstrates strong performance in emergency response coordination, training, technology and community engagement.

The Augusta center was selected among agencies statewide for its consistent service, professional standards and coordination with public safety partners.

“This recognition reflects the work our team does every single day,” said Daniel R. Dunlap, 911 director. “Our communications officers are the first point of contact during some of the most difficult moments in a person’s life. They provide reassurance, direction and critical coordination until help arrives. I am incredibly proud of the dedication and strength they show.”

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