Augusta, GA

Annual rowing event brings ‘a lot of cheering’ to Augusta

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1 year ago

November 10, 2024

Annual rowing event brings ‘a lot of cheering’ to Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The 26th annual Head of the South Fall Regatta took place on Saturday.

We talked with organizers about the participants, economics boost and how they bounced back to be ready after Helene hit our area.

It is one of the largest head races in the southeast.

“I think they’re having a good time. I see a lot of smiles down there by the shelf trailer,” said Kirsten Aylward, president of Augusta Rowing Club.

Rowers from states all over travel to the CSRA to compete.

“We have over 40 teams with us this year, about 1,100 athletes from all over the southeast and as far away as Colorado and Pennsylvania,” said Aylward.

Rowers of all ages can compete in the Regatta.

“It’s the head race. So, it’s 5,000 meters. Our start line is up at Hammonds Ferry dock, and our finish line is one of the homes in River North. And so, it’s a total little over three miles,” she said.

Aylward says they were unsure if they were going to be able to host the event this year after Hurricane Helene.

“The impact it would have was the flooding that occurred on the Augusta on the Savannah River, but we were very fortunate that the boathouse held up well. The river recovered nicely,” she said.

She says the only obstacle now is the course itself.

“They’re going through four different bridges, and they have to navigate some of the abutments and obstacles in the river,” said Aylward.

But the course isn’t the only challenge.

“The wind and the chop on the river is posing some obstacles for the rowers, but they seem to be working around it pretty well,” said Aylward.

Aylward says they are just happy to be able to leave it all out on the water.

“So, there’s a lot to do, a lot to see, a lot of excitement. A lot of cheering, as you can hear in the background, for their teams, and just a great event,” she said.

The Augusta Sports Council’s economic data says the regatta brought in more than $1 million for the CSRA last year, so the event provides a boost to the region.

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Get medical care at several health events in Augusta

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January 27, 2026

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Get medical care at several health events in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Several health events in Augusta on Tuesday are offering help to those who need medical care.

Department of Public Health mobile clinic

The Department of Public Health mobile clinic will be at Christenberry Fieldhouse on Tuesday.

Officials say the clinic makes it easier to receive care for those who don’t have transportation.

The clinic will be at the 3109 Wrightsboro Road from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

You can receive sports, work and school physicals, diabetes management, WIC referrals, vaccines and more.

The mobile clinic offers private exam rooms, wheelchair-accessible lifts and modern medical equipment.

For more information on the mobile clinic and what stops it will take, visit www.ecphd.com/wego.

Annual Horizon Truckers Clinic

The fourth annual health fair for bus and shuttle driver employees with Horizon Motor Coach will be held on Tuesday at Julian Smith Casino, 2200 Broad Street.

This event will start at 11 a.m.

In partnership with the Augusta Lions Club, the Augusta University’s College of Nursing, Georgia Prevention Institute, College of Allied Health Sciences, the Dental College of Georgia and the Georgia Cancer Center make the event possible.

The health fair is designed to help prevent and identify health issues as well as providing mock DOT exams, dental examinations and nutrition advice.

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Augusta, GA

Anderson County victim flown to Augusta after bedroom fire

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January 26, 2026

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Anderson County victim flown to Augusta after bedroom fire

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – An Anderson County victim was flown to the Augusta burn center after a bedroom fire Sunday night.

The Pendleton Fire Department said the victim was unconscious and was found in the kitchen area of the home.

A victim was injured in a bedroom fire in Pendleton, officials with Pendleton Fire Department said.(Pendleton Fire Department)

The bedroom door was closed during the fire, so the rest of the home was not damaged, according to officials.

The victim’s current condition and the cause of the fire are unknown.

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Actor with Augusta ties hospitalized, ‘fighting for his life’

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January 26, 2026

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Actor with Augusta ties hospitalized, ‘fighting for his life’

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – An actor with Augusta ties is “fighting for his life” after he was hospitalized, according to reports.

Quinton Aaron is known as the gentle giant who brought Michael Oher to life in The Blind Side alongside Sandra Bullock, according to a GoFundMe page.

TMZ reports Aaron was hospitalized last week in Atlanta after he was walking up stairs when his legs suddenly stopped functioning, causing him to collapse.

The GoFundMe says Aaron on life support due to a severe blood infection.

His manager told TMZ doctors are running tests and evaluating Aaron’s condition, but there is no word on what caused the fall at this time.

Aaron was born in Bronx, NY, but grew up in Augusta, according to the Greater Augusta Art Council’s website.

Aaron made his film debut as Q in “Be Kind Rewind”, starring Mos Def and Jack Black.

Aaron has also made debuts in “Law & Order” and “The Baby Pact”.

In 2010, he was nominated for the Black Reel Awards, the BET Award, the NAACP Image Award, the Teen Choice Award and the MTV Movie & TV Award. In 2017, he also received the International Christian Film Festival Award.

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