AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – After a pair of recent train accidents, Sen. Jon Ossoff is pushing for answers from CSX, which also has been troubled by derailments in Augusta, as well.

“These significant operational failures could have seriously injured or killed my constituents, and CSX must do more to prevent a more serious incident from occurring in the future,” Ossoff wrote in a letter to the railroad.

Although he focused on recent derailments elsewhere in the state – the March 25 derailment of six CSX train cars in Fayette County and the May 9 derailment of 17 cars in Smyrna – Augusta has been troubled by CSX derailments, as well:

In his letter, Ossoff said:

“I write to express serious concern about two recent derailments of CSX train cars in Georgia, and to request specific solutions from CSX as soon as possible on plans to prevent such derailments in the future.”

Click here to read Sen. Ossoff’s letter.

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U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff today announced new bipartisan infrastructure law resources to upgrade Georgia’s airports.

Today, Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock announced more than $13 million in Federal funding from the bipartisan infrastructure law to upgrade and help maintain Georgia’s regional airports.

The Federal funding will support a broad range of development and infrastructure projects across the state to help ensure Georgia’s airports have the resources they need to support local businesses and communities.                                                                                                           

“Georgia’s airports are a key driver of job creation and economic competitiveness. Alongside Senator Reverend Warnock, we are pleased to announce this funding through the bipartisan infrastructure law for airport upgrades across the State of Georgia. Our bipartisan infrastructure law will continue to deliver long-overdue upgrades to Georgia’s infrastructure for years to come,” Sen. Ossoff said.

“This investment in Georgia’s aviation infrastructure is critical to our state and its economy,” said Senator Reverend Warnock. “I was proud to help pass a bipartisan infrastructure law that centers the people, and this new funding is a testament to the good we can accomplish when we reach across the aisle. I will continue to do all I can to strengthen Georgia’s aviation economy.”

Please find Federal grant funding below:

Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock continue delivering resources to upgrade Georgia’s airports and strengthen economic growth.

Last October, Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock announced over $19 million in funding to Georgia airports through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Terminal Program (ATP).

In September of 2024, Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock secured over $60 million in Federal investments for Georgia’s airports. 

In May of 2024, Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock delivered over $120 million in Federal grant funding for airport infrastructure upgrades. 

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Anime fest was in town on Saturday, and people showed up for a good time.

People were able to go to the Columbia County Exhibition Center to celebrate the Japanese genre.

There were voice actors, cosplayers and even a lip sync contest.

We spoke to one of the organizers about what makes the festival so popular.

“We’ve kind of narrowed it down to where the anime fests are. The kids love them and the people love them, so they come out to them,” said David Hess, show manager, Augusta Anime Fest.

Over 85 vendors were at the festival.

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