Augusta, GA

Downtown Augusta bars prepare for St. Patrick’s Day weekend

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10 months ago

March 14, 2024

Downtown Augusta bars prepare for St. Patrick’s Day weekend

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Bars are gearing up for a busy Saint Patrick’s Day weekend.

However, some bars are not allowed to be opened because of a law that only allows Richmond County to open bars one Sunday a year.

That Sunday was already used on Super Bowl Sunday.

We spoke with Pedal Pub to see how they are still making the most of this weekend.

This very reason is why bars have vocalized their concerns about this law and want it to change.

There are a few holidays that fall on a Sunday this year. First, it was the Super Bowl. Now, it’s St. Patrick’s Day, and next it will be Cinco de Mayo.

However, it Isn’t stopping local bars from being creative and finding other ways you can celebrate with them.

“We’re super excited. Yeah, take advantage of every opportunity we can to be open,” said Pedal Pub owner Syderist Manuel.

Bars like Pedal Pub have been preparing for this weekend, especially being near the parade.

“Right here in our backyard. It’s going to be off on the route that starts off on Green Street. And as you know, we’re right here off of 305 12th Street. So, you can find us at the bar. Come on through,” said Manuel.

Despite still having to close their doors on Sunday, they’re doing everything they can before then to make up for it.

“A huge opportunity for the city of Richmond County to make some money with alcohol sales and everything, but to say that we’re not allowed to be open. With that said, there are ways that we have partnered and sponsored an event that is happening on Sunday. It’s a BYOB event, but it’s definitely here to represent the community for St. Patrick’s Day,” she said.

They’re hoping that events like this will get bigger every year so that people will want to stay or come here for holidays.

“Everybody likes to go down to Savannah. Right? But we want to be that next point. Where you can come and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day here, we have a huge event. The parades are massive,” said Manuel.

But that will be difficult without a change, which is something they hope to see soon.

“At the end of the day, I just think Sunday will be a great opportunity for bars to bring revenue into the city. You know, I think we’re missing out on that with our current alcohol ordinance that we have in place. I know there are some revisions that are taking place. We definitely want to see what that new ordinance looks like some shape out for bars,” she said.

This change is still in the works after failing in Atlanta, but the goal is to try and do it here locally.

It will be back on the commission agenda soon and they’re going to talk about putting it on the local ballot for November.

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Augusta, GA

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

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8 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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19 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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