Augusta, GA

Construction begins on Doug Barnard Parkway in Augusta

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1 year ago

September 2, 2024

Construction begins on Doug Barnard Parkway in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Starting Tuesday, one of the two ways to reach the Augusta Regional Airport is shutting down.

The south end of Doug Barnard Parkway will be down for nearly a month.

There will be detours set up on Tobacco Road.

So, how will this impact travelers for most of this month?

Augusta drivers will be hitting a major roadblock on Doug Barnard.

The popular road not only connects the south side to downtown, but it gives drivers two ways to access the airport.

Starting Tuesday morning, the directions on the runway are pretty cut and dry. But thanks to construction, the road to get there won’t be.

City leaders say the time to plan your new route starts now.

If you’re one of the hundreds of people who travel the south end of Doug Barnard Parkway on a daily basis, what will your drive look like from now until September 22?

Signs are posted and orange barrels are out, signaling to you road work improvements are on their way.

They’ll start just before you reach the north entrance of the airport, meaning the five-minute drive you may be used to taking from I-520 to get to the airport entrance won’t be an option.

The only way you’ll be able to get into the parking lot is from Tobacco Road.

Depending on traffic, the drive will tack on a few extra minutes before you reach the red light.

Leaders say the main access from I-520 and Tobacco Road will remain unaffected but the most important thing to note is that starting Tuesday, you can’t get down the south end of Doug Barnard to the north entrance of the airport.

Georgia Department of Transportation’s lane closures and road work are also set to start back up Tuesday after suspending it for Labor Day weekend.

Westbound I-20 tie up in the afternoon of May 27, Aiken County.

Across the river…

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is looking to widen Belvedere Clearwater Road from Old Sudlow Road to Jefferson Davis Highway.

This could add two more lanes as well as bicycle lanes and a sidewalk.

The plan is for this work to start next year, and it could take up to 36 months.

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Augusta, GA

Protestors in downtown Augusta speak out after strikes on Iran

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12 hours ago

March 1, 2026

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Protestors in downtown Augusta speak out after strikes on Iran

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Local protestors made their voices heard after Israel and the U.S. announced strikes on Iran Saturday, ones that killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reports say.

Protesters lined 13th Street in Downtown Augusta and walked across the river to North Augusta to make sure as many people as possible heard them.

50501 CSRA already had a march planned for Saturday, but in light of the strikes on Iran, decided to expand its focus.

Local leaders spoke about their concerns for the strikes, and roughly 60 people showed up to share theirs as well.

One of the event organizers said to make your voice heard your voice heard.

“Just call your people, call your representatives, if you don’t like that Iran was bombed, I don’t either. But call people and let them know, email them. Let it be relentless. Congress did not approve this. They have a say in this,” Zee Cook said.

The strike is being called “Operation Epic Fury,” with Iran responding with multiple missile and drone strikes across the Middle East.

In a social media post, President Trump said the bombing of the country will continue “as long as necessary.”

People across the world began lining the streets as well in support and against the decision.

Leaders across the world reacted to the news, including those in Georgia and South Carolina.

There’s a protest planned in Charleston and other regional cities this week.

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Augusta, GA

Lock and Dam Park closing to public for a month in Augusta

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24 hours ago

February 28, 2026

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Lock and Dam Park closing to public for a month in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The city of Augusta announced a temporary closure of New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park.

Closure of the park at 2105 Lock and Dam Road will allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to repair the lock and dam structure.

The park will be closed from March 4 to April 7.

All areas of the park will be closed.

However, the Baurle Boat Ramp will remain open and accessible to the public for fishing and boating activities.

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Augusta 911 call center earns statewide honor

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2 days ago

February 28, 2026

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Augusta 911 call center earns statewide honor

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta 911 center has been named 2025 Communications Center of the Year at the Georgia Emergency Communications Conference in Athens.

The award recognizes excellence in public safety communications, innovation, leadership and service.

The award recognizes a center that demonstrates strong performance in emergency response coordination, training, technology and community engagement.

The Augusta center was selected among agencies statewide for its consistent service, professional standards and coordination with public safety partners.

“This recognition reflects the work our team does every single day,” said Daniel R. Dunlap, 911 director. “Our communications officers are the first point of contact during some of the most difficult moments in a person’s life. They provide reassurance, direction and critical coordination until help arrives. I am incredibly proud of the dedication and strength they show.”

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