Augusta, GA
Augusta traffic continues to build due to Helene’s impact
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Honking horns, long red lights and bumper-to-bumper traffic continue across Augusta.
Now that many are back to normal work schedules, you probably noticed the difference during rush hour traffic.
So, what’s the issue?
The intersection of Walton Way and Fleming Avenue is one of two in Richmond County that still does not have power.
Traffic Engineering says they expect to have the light up and running next week.
Turning the lights on is only the first step to getting traffic moving normally again.
Think about the clocks in your house. Chances are each clock reads a different time.
“That’s the same with traffic signals. We need them all off to run off the same clock, and we use the internet to set the clocks. And so as soon as they’re all on the same time, then we can start coordinating things the way that people are used to,” said John Ussery, assistant director of Traffic Engineering in Augusta.
It’s why you’re sitting at a red light longer than usual.
“We need to reestablish communications with our traffic signals. The reason that’s important is all the traffic signals need to run off the same clock. And if they run off the same clock, then we can get the coordination timing in and some of the adaptive timing back in. The other thing is the video detection needs to be working correctly in order for us to do that,” said Ussery.
CSRA golf courses continue to recover from Helene
Golf courses around the CSRA were not immune to Helene’s impact, changing the field of play in some cases. We were able to get our News 12 drone over the Patch on Thursday to get a firsthand look at all the damage.
Once that’s done, Ussery says, “Roads like Peach Orchard or Washington Road, then they’ll flow better than they do today.”
The volume of traffic on the roads is something Traffic Engineering says is higher than what they normally see this time of year.
“Masters traffic is a good comparison. We’ve just seen a lot of traffic everywhere, even on times that we’re not used to seeing that much traffic. Normally, you see a lot of traffic in the morning when people go to work and in the afternoon when they go home,” he said.
In the meantime, just know it may take a little longer to get to work or to drive home.
“There’s just a lot of people sort of all over the place. The timing does play a part in that but at the same time it’s just the volumes are higher It’s not just the timing,” said Ussery.
Traffic Engineering says their goal is to have the lights running like normal by Christmas.
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Augusta, GA
Abercrombie Becomes a Leader On and Off the Court – Augusta University
Augusta, Ga. – A year ago when Quinasia Abercrombie was a freshman, she let her work on the court do the talking as she became one of the top players in the Peach Belt Conference. Abercrombie didn’t have to be a vocal leader since the Jaguars had several upper classmen that handled that role. This year, her sophomore season, Abercrombie is still one of the best players around, but now has become the vocal leader of the team, something that didn’t come naturally.
“I’m just leading my team by voice now, not just leading by example,” Abercrombie said. “Since I don’t really talk, I think they (my teammates) were really surprised, but they’re listening.”
She leads the Augusta women in several offensive categories and has proven to be a major asset to the program.
From Greenville, S.C., Abercrombie was an all-state high school player. She gives part of that credit to her siblings, one older brother and three younger brothers. She had to scratch and claw on the basketball court with them and she’s the first to give them credit for helping make her the player she is today. Abercrombie went as fas as saying she enjoys playing against guys since they’ll push her hard to become better, and she likes the competition.
Now, she’s also being pushed by coach Celeste Stewart. So much so, it’s taking Abercrombie out of her comfort zone. But it’s all for the betterment of her.
“She’s put me in multiple, uncomfortable situations, like talking, being more verbal, and just putting me in positions I wouldn’t normally put myself in,” added Abercrombie.
With the Peach Belt Conference tournament up next for the Jaguars, Abercrombie thinks this team can find another gear and make a run. While she has elevated her game, she knows her teammates can do the same.
Even going forward as a player, Abercrombie knows there’s plenty of room for improvement. One of the most notable for her, her ball handling skills.
“I know I like to pick up my dribble a lot and give it to my point guards,” said Abercrombie. “But I know I can bring it down the court, I just need to work on my ball handling and just being confident handling the ball.”
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Augusta, GA
Peach Belt tournament: Augusta misses out for the first time in Metress era
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The 2025-2026 Peach Belt Conference brackets are set, and there is plenty of shakeup this year.
Starting with the women’s bracket, Augusta University secured the #4 overall seed and will face #5 seed Middle Georgia in round one.
USCA’s women’s team did not fair as well, finishing in last place of this season’s standings.
On the men’s side, USCA’s men’s team secured the eighth and final spot in the conference tournament.
In a shocking turn of events, AU’s men’s team did not qualify for the tournament.
This marks the first time the program has missed the PBC tournament since Dip Metress took over the program in 2004.
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Augusta, GA
Augusta Falls to Georgia Southwestern in Final Game of the Series – Augusta University
Augusta, Ga. – Augusta managed just five hits and one run and fell to Georgia Southwestern 12-1 Sunday as the Hurricanes win two of the three games of the series. The Jaguars are now 7-2 in Peach Belt Conference play and 11-8 overall. The Canes improve to 7-2 in conference play and 12-7 overall.
Georgia Southwestern scored runs in all but one inning including four runs in the first two innings and plated five runs in the fifth, highlighted by a grand slam.
The only Augusta run would come in the fourth inning. Landon Leonard would reach on an error and would come around when Kent Moon reached on a fielder’s choice that would plate Leonard.
Leonard, Moon, Davis Newman, Harris Bachelder and Jakob Cowart would collect the hits for the Jaguars.
Augusta will next be in action on Friday when the open up a three game series with Lander at Jaguar Field. First pitch on Friday is set for 6:00 p.m.
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