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Augusta schools tentatively staying open despite incoming Tropical Storm Debby

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4 months ago

August 6, 2024

Augusta schools tentatively staying open despite incoming Tropical Storm Debby

Several public school systems around Georgia have closed due to Tropical Storm Debby. But, Augusta’s doesn’t seem to be among them.

Richmond County School System said via news release that, after monitoring weather conditions and communicating with local and regional emergency officials, they decided to operate schools normally Tuesday. Further updates and any changes necessary will be announced at the earliest possibility.

Aiken County Public Schools made a similar announcement, saying they continue to closely monitor the storm and will announce updates as they become available.

Columbia County School District has not announced any changes to its schedules.

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Burke County Public School Systemannounced Monday that all schools and departments will be closed on Tuesday. No employees, including 12-month personnel, are required to report to work. Students are being provided with Learn from Home materials and the nutrition department will send home a meal for Tuesday with each student.

Tropical Storm Debby is currently flooding many parts of Florida. There is a storm surge warning in effect for the Georgia and South Carolina coast from St. Mary’s River to South Santee River, according to the National Hurricane Center. Across portions of southeast Georgia, the coastal plain of South Carolina, and southeast North Carolina, 10 to 20 inches of rainfall, with local amounts to 30 inches, are expected through Saturday morning.

The National Weather Service is forecasting showers and thunderstorms every day through Saturday across the Augusta area. The center of Debby will move across southeastern Georgia Monday night and Tuesday, moving offshore of the South Carolina coast by late Tuesday and Wednesday.

Stay tuned for further updates from Augusta-area public schools.

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No. 18 UCLA pounds Prairie View A&M to go 8-0 at home

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December 18, 2024

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Helene Update: Recovery continues steadily in Augusta

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December 17, 2024

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Helene Update: Recovery continues steadily in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – On Tuesday night, the City of Augusta leaders including Mayor Garnett Johnson provided updates on Hurricane Helene recovery.

Mayor Johnson says if you need help cleaning your property, you can call 311. Crews will be here until February to help.

Commissioner Sean Frantom says there will be no debris pickup from Dec. 22 until Jan. 2.

Frantom says Eisenhower Park is being phased out for a debris site. He also says the city is working with telecom companies to pick up wires.

The city will be sending a letter to have all non-utilized wires removed by Jan. 10.

Officials also say starting Jan. 1 you will pay credit card fees on water bills.

On Wednesday night, the mayor and commissioners are hosting another Helene recovery town hall meeting.

There will be a reception for commissioners at 5 p.m. and then the town hall meeting at the municipal building from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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Augusta set to host Columbia County Education Day Game and Peach Belt Conference opener against USC Beaufort on Dec 18 – Augusta University

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20 hours ago

December 17, 2024

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Augusta set to host Columbia County Education Day Game and Peach Belt Conference opener against USC Beaufort on Dec 18 – Augusta University

AUGUSTA, Ga. – On Wednesday, Dec. 18, Augusta men’s basketball will welcome fifth graders from Columbia County schools for the Columbia County Education Day Game, which also serves as the Jaguars’ Peach Belt Conference opener. The Jaguars will face USC Beaufort for another special 11:00 a.m. tipoff.

WRDW and its affiliate Peachtree Sports Network will air the game on Wednesday. This will mark the second game televised by Peachtree Sports Network, which also aired the Paine College game. Peachtree Sports Network can be found in the Augusta area on Xfinitiy, Channel 23 and 252, and Direct TV Channel 27. Wow! Channel 7 and over the air at 12.3. Gray Television, owner of WRDW-TV, also owns Peachtree Sports Network, a regional sports network in Georgia.

**Seating is extremely limited and most will be reserved for Columbia County students. Standing room is available for additional spectators.**
Please note that the main entrance (Gate 1) will be closed for the duration of the basketball season. Fans are asked to use Gate 3 to enter the arena.

TICKET INFO

$10 – General Admission
$5 – Children (Ages 7-17), non-AU students, senior citizens (65 & over), and military personnel with valid ID
FREE w/ ID – AU students, faculty, staff
FREE – Kids 6 years & under

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