Augusta, GA

Augusta says repairing the 5th Street Marina could cost up to $5 million

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11 months ago

February 27, 2024

Augusta says repairing the 5th Street Marina could cost up to million

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The city of Augusta says it could take $3-5 million to fix the 5th Street Marina.

While operators agree they need the repairs, they say a total overhaul could force docked boats to leave and the marina to close.

Operators want to have repairs made gradually and keep business running through it all, but the city says that would waste money.

“It was essentially band-aiding a matter. Once you replace something, it goes out again, you replace it, it goes out again,” said Interim Administrator Takiyah Douse.

While Francis Christian, manager of the 5th Street Marina, says he agrees with the work needed, it’s how they got to this point that has him frustrated.

“Ongoing repairs have been going on at that facility for quite some time,” said Douse.

Christian responded: “In over seven years, we haven’t had an inspection of the docks by the city. We walk the docks on a daily basis and make sure things, electrical cords aren’t in the water and things look normal. That’s on us. Now, once a month, we turn in a safety report that goes to Parks and Rec. What do they do with it? I don’t know.”

It’s now up to Central Services and voting commissioners on how they should fix the riverfront spot.

“While Mr. Christian thinks that the repairs are minor in nature, because they are safety related and involve water over electrical or electrical over water, in this particular case we want to make certain that this particular facility is safe for all parties involved,” said Douse.

Christian said: “If they do a major overhaul and disconnect all of the electricity, all of the boats will have to go. As long as they do it in phases, everything would be ok.”

Central Services is now going to figure out the scope of work, while the city of Augusta starts the procurement process to get things fixed.

The marina is leased out and owned by the city, and taxpayers will foot the bill to make those repairs through the city budget.

Other things in committee meetings:

Flooding victims from June of 2023 spoke before the commission and now Risk Management is coming back out to do assessments after the threat of taking action against the city.
HR director will come back next week on how to proceed forward on finding a new Parks and Rec Director.

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Augusta, GA

Crosstown showdown rescheduled: Augusta and USC-Aiken to play Sunday

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11 hours ago

January 11, 2025

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Crosstown showdown rescheduled: Augusta and USC-Aiken to play Sunday

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The basketball doubleheader featuring both Augusta University and University of South Carolina Aiken has been moved to Sunday.

The two were originally slated to play on Saturday afternoon.

The women’s game will tipoff at 1:30 p.m., and the men’s will follow at 3:30 p.m in the USC Aiken Convocation Center.

Both the Pacers and Jags men’s team last played on Feb. 10 2024.

AU climbed to a 5-point lead in the final period, winning 98-93.

Prior to their last meeting, USC Aiken had a four-game win streak over the Jags.

Sunday will mark the 89th meeting between the two programs.

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Augusta, GA

Winter weather causes crashes across CSRA on slick roads

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22 hours ago

January 10, 2025

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Winter weather causes crashes across CSRA on slick roads

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Multiple cars crashed due to winter weather conditions on I-20 in the CSRA early Friday morning, according to authorities.

On I-20 in Augusta, the road conditions at the Washington Road exit were hazardous, according to our reporter on the interstate.

Our reporter saw another wreck on the Bobby Jones overpass from I-520 to I-20 at 10:35 a.m. We’ve reached out to learn more.

Across the river, on I-20 westbound just before mile marker 4, multiple vehicles were pulled over after a car carrier crash around 10 a.m. in Aiken County.

On I-20 westbound just before mile marker 4, multiple vehicles were pulled over after a car carrier crash around 10 a.m. in Aiken County.

We have reached out to learn more.

Dispatch told us crews were on the scene of a multiple-car crash on I-20 eastbound at the Walton Way extension ramp at 9:25 a.m.

Officials say at least two vehicles were involved, but more were reported, and they are unsure how many exactly.

They did however say more vehicles became involved after sliding on the road from weather conditions.

Dispatch says they are unsure of any injuries or if any lanes were blocked.

Augusta, GA

Wayfair Outlet store opens at the Augusta Exchange

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1 day ago

January 10, 2025

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Wayfair Outlet store opens at the Augusta Exchange

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The new Wayfair outlet is now open at the Augusta Exchange.

You will be able to find furniture and home décor at the location that used to be a Buy Buy Baby store.

It’s the latest store to open in the Augusta area.

One customer we spoke with says he thinks the store will be here for a while as it brings something different to the area.

“People are here spending money and they are here to make their house look better. I never thought I would be a dude in his 40s in an outlet, me in an outlet. But I did it today and I think it’s good,” said Carlton Ferguson.

It’s welcome news for fans of the Augusta Exchange, which has seen a bevy of closures in the past couple of years, including Subway, Genghis Grill, O’Charley’s, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Buy Buy Baby and Christmas Tree Shops.

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