Augusta, GA

Augusta approves a GPS warning for Olive Road Bridge

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1 year ago

June 14, 2023

Augusta approves a GPS warning for Olive Road Bridge

AUGUSTA, Ga. –
Despite countless signs and precautions, cars and trucks still manage to get sandwiched under the Olive Road Bridge.

Augusta city leaders approved a motion at Tuesday’s commission meeting to notify GPS Services to warn of the low bridge. The goal is to alert unsuspecting out-of-towner’s using GPS that happen to travel in that area.

It’s a conversation that’s been had for years. With more than 30 warning devices in place in both direction, it’s still the sight of many crashes year after year.

Traffic Engineering Division Director John Ussery says they’ve exhausted almost all of their options preventing drivers from hitting the bridge.

Closing it would mean no one would hit it, but it would also mean a nearly 2 mile detour for people who live nearby.

“As a passenger, it’s not that big of a deal,” Ussery says. “But, as an Emergency Services, ambulance, fire….that adds minutes to that response and that it’s been a concern why we haven’t attempted to permanently close the road yet.”

CSX has conducted several inspections. But, the bridge must be moved up 3 feet to be compliant and no one wants to take on that expense.

District 1 commissioner Jordan Johnson says it’s time for CSX to take over.

“CSX has to take the front row seat here,” Johnson says. “They have to drive the train, no pun intended. The city can’t do it all and I think folks should just understand that if they drive under the bridge and your truck is too large, they will hit it. So, you just have to use a little common sense when going under the bridge.”

Along with the motion, the commission plans to engage with CSX and Congressman Rick Allen to get the ball rolling.

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Augusta, GA

Former President Clinton campaigns for VP Harris in Augusta

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6 hours ago

November 4, 2024

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Former President Clinton campaigns for VP Harris in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Former President Bill Clinton took the Augusta stage campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday.

Augusta Commissioner Jordan Johnson took the stage first urging everyone to get out and vote. Not long after, Clinton took the stage and had this to say on behalf of the democratic party.

While Clinton’s speech was mostly what you would expect from a rally – he did have a message for both sides of the aisle, “There are things we need to do, but we can’t get there if we spend all of our time fighting and bad-mouthing each other.”

The former president also said this was his second to last event on the campaign trail.

Former President Donald Trump his running mate Senator JD Vance were in Macon on Sunday.

And the day before, Vice President Kamala Harris visited Atlanta.

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Augusta man dies one month after car accident

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14 hours ago

November 4, 2024

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Augusta man dies one month after car accident

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The man died Friday at Wellstar.

71-year-old Johnny Humphrey was involved in a moped and vehicle accident, according to the Coroner.

The Coroner’s Office says the accident happened October 1 on Mike Padgett Hwy and Phinizy Rd.

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Carolyn Mulherin Obituary 2024 – Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors

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22 hours ago

November 3, 2024

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Carolyn Mulherin Obituary 2024 – Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors

Carolyn Butler Mulherin died on Saturday November 2nd at the age of 92 peacefully in her home after a brief illness. Carolyn “Mugga” as she was known to her family and friends was born August 21, 1932, in Athens, Georgia to Martie Norris and Boyd Butler. She moved to Augusta, Georgia at a very young age and graduated from Tubman High School. She later worked for the First National Bank of Augusta as a teller and Augusta’s first ‘drive through’ where she met her husband of 55 years Louis Mulherin, Jr.

Carolyn was a devoted wife and mother who served as a volunteer at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School as a past PTO president, a member of the Hillside Garden Club and the Augusta Country Club. She was a committed member of her faith at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church. She was also proud to support her husband and her family in their family business, Mulherin Lumber Company. Throughout her life you would mostly find her meeting the needs of her children and grandchildren, and if you were lucky enough making you one of your favorite recipes. Carolyn was known for her grace and beauty and never left a room unnoticed all while disliking the attention. She will be missed by so many who enjoyed her southern way of telling you exactly what she meant and making sure you knew how smart she was. She was a true Steel Magnolia.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband Louis Mulherin, Jr, her sister Ann Butler Murphy and her son in law Robert Scott Watkins. She is survived by her five children, Louis Mulherin III (Rita), Mark Butler Mulherin (Susan), Patricia Mulherin Moss (Ben), Margaret Mulherin Watkins, Elizabeth Mulherin Welsh (Brian); her fourteen grandchildren; her ten great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her devoted companion Robert “Bobby” Alan Baker.

The Mass will be held Tuesday November 5th at 11am at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church with Father John Lyons, a family cousin, and Father Mark Ross celebrant, visitation to follow in the Parish Hall.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers and food that a memorial contribution be made to St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church,1220 Monte Sano Ave., Augusta, GA. 30904.

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.

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