Augusta, GA
‘Extremely dangerous’: Icy conditions cause crashes across the CSRA
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Deputies responded to numerous wrecks throughout the CSRA due to the snow and ice covering the region.
Augusta officials stated there were several vehicle issues reported on Deans Bridge Road, Walton Way, Morgan Road and Barton Chapel around 8:25 a.m.
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office advises people to stay off the roads Wednesday morning.
Officials say there were multiple roads that were iced over and not passable. Several accidents had already occurred just before 8 a.m.
One of the accidents, deputies responded to a three-vehicle accident in front of Steed’s Dairy on Wrightsboro Road. No one was injured, dispatch says. On the opposite side of the road, deputies were clearing a disabled vehicle at 7:09 a.m.
The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office said they responded to multiple wrecks throughout the county. They advise you to please stay off the roads until it is safe.
Around midnight, the Taliaferro County deputies blocked off I-20 W at the 146.5-mile marker due to an accident involving a semi-truck and a van. The roadway was cleared at 1:50 a.m.
In Washington County, deputies and Sandersville Police responded the scene of a rollover single-car accident on MLK Avenue Ext. and Kaolin Road around 10 p.m.
Also in Washington County, deputies, fire and EMS crews responded to an overturned vehicle crash on Linton Road at the bridge near Webster Road around 9 p.m.
“I’m urging everyone to stay off the roadways unless it is an absolute emergency. Travel is extremely dangerous, and we’ve already seen vehicles stuck, stranded, and wrecked. There is no reason to be out unless it’s critical. Please take this seriously – for your safety and the safety of first responders,” Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran advises.
As a winter storm dumped snow across the region Tuesday night, we talked to other authorities who warned of the dangerous conditions.
“Due to current conditions, we urge everyone to stay off the roadways unless absolutely necessary. If you must drive, please exercise extreme caution, reduce your speed, and remain alert at all times,” the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office said.
The Georgia Department of Transportation echoed that statement, saying travel is strongly discouraged overnight.
Road temperatures are falling below freezing and black ice is forming in some locations, state transportation officials said.
Richmond County deputies said Tuesday night that John C. Calhoun Expressway, Alexander Drive, and Riverwatch Parkway should be avoided especially due to shutdowns and multiple crashes.
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Augusta, Ga. – In a game that saw 19 lead changes, Georgia College and State prevailed over Augusta 99-91 in overtime Saturday at Christenberry Fieldhouse. The Jaguars fall to 2-2 in Peach Belt Conference play and 6-7 overall. The Bobcats are now 3-0 in conference play and 6-2 overall.
C.J. Jones of GCSU was the star of this one as he poured in 42 points to lead all scorers and also grabbed eight rebounds in the win.
The Jaguars fell behind midway through the second half, but with just one second left in regulation, T.J. Baker hit a three-pointer to send the game into overtime. But in the extra period, GCSU outscored AU 18-10 for the winning margin.
Luis Nonfon, who had another double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds, started the scoring in overtime and gave the Jags the 83-81 lead. GCSU then rattled off five straight points to take the lead, one they would not surrender.
The Jaguars had five players in double figures led by Elías Pálsson who tallied 22 points while grabbing eight rebounds. T.J. Baker and Tobias Prall each had 18 points while Charlie McBeath scored 13.
Augusta hit on just 35% of their shots from the field while GCSU hit on 52.5%. The Bobcats outscored Augusta 46-22 in the paint and went 8-18 from three-point range while Augusta finished 10 of 29 from deep. From the foul line, both teams went 29-36.
Other than Nonfon grabbing double figures in rebounds, Pálsson eight rebounds and was a perfect 12-12 from the foul line.
Next up for the Jaguars will be a battle with Reinhardt University on Thursday at 11 a.m., part of Columbia County Education Day.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Richmond County started a search for an armed robbery suspect Saturday evening.
They started the search on the 3700 block of Wheeler Road after an alleged armed robbery at an SRP ATM.
The suspect is described as a 40-year-old black male, wearing all black, a face mask and a camouflage jacket.
The suspect fled the area on foot in an unknown direction.
The sheriff’s office used K9 Units, along with the drone unit, to search.
This investigation is in its early stages, and no further information is available at this time.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Students at Richmond County Technical Magnet School achieved a milestone by launching their 500th non-kit rocket.
Students launched rockets at Thompson Farm in Augusta. The launch is part of the school’s aerospace program that has been part of their STEM curriculum since 2014.
The Augusta Fire Department collaborated with the group for the launch.
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