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. (WRDW/WAGT) – The 10th annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival brought families to the Augusta Fairgrounds on Friday despite the muggy heat.
Cultural and community-focused events, live music performances and food trucks were available at the celebration.
Tonia Hill, attending the Juneteenth celebration, said she loves the holiday and is supporting the community, though she acknowledged the weather conditions.
“I love Juneteenth. And I’m supporting everybody. It’s hot. It’s hot. It’s hot,” Hill said.
The festival runs until 10 p.m.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta Dream Center is seeing more families turn to its food pantry this summer as children lose access to school lunches.
Organizations like the Augusta Dream Center see a surge in families who relied on school lunches during the academic year, according to Hallie Kohan, assistant director.
“We see a lot more families that have young kids who are in need that simply don’t have those meals they are normally getting,” Kohan said. “We see an influx of families that come through.”
Demand is up, but the food supply is not keeping pace.
“Right now we are having some food distribution issues so while we are seeing an increase in families, we are seeing a decrease in the amount of food coming through our doors,” Kohan said.
The center is asking the community to host food drives or donate kid-friendly items such as mac and cheese and oatmeal.
Every Sunday the Dream Center opens its doors for a hot meal, serving as many as 120 people.
“Families can come in and get their hot meal. They sit down, it’s dignified, it’s a diner,” Kohan said. “It’s a welcoming experience for kids to come in and not feel like they are in need.”
No paperwork is required to receive help.
“Just because you think someone is in a great situation, in today’s economy you never know,” Kohan said. “It could be your neighbor, mom, or best friend.”
The Augusta Dream Center food pantry is open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon and Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. Hot meals are served Sundays from 5 to 6 p.m.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Construction continues on the James Brown Linear Park in downtown Augusta, with ceiling tiles now installed inside the park structures.
The tiles feature designs showcasing the Godfather of Soul from different years in his career.
According to the city, the completed park will include an interactive water feature that will “dance” to Brown’s greatest hits. A statue of the music icon will return to a new stage at the park.
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