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
Abercrombie Becomes a Leader On and Off the Court – Augusta University
Augusta, Ga. – A year ago when Quinasia Abercrombie was a freshman, she let her work on the court do the talking as she became one of the top players in the Peach Belt Conference. Abercrombie didn’t have to be a vocal leader since the Jaguars had several upper classmen that handled that role. This year, her sophomore season, Abercrombie is still one of the best players around, but now has become the vocal leader of the team, something that didn’t come naturally.
“I’m just leading my team by voice now, not just leading by example,” Abercrombie said. “Since I don’t really talk, I think they (my teammates) were really surprised, but they’re listening.”
She leads the Augusta women in several offensive categories and has proven to be a major asset to the program.
From Greenville, S.C., Abercrombie was an all-state high school player. She gives part of that credit to her siblings, one older brother and three younger brothers. She had to scratch and claw on the basketball court with them and she’s the first to give them credit for helping make her the player she is today. Abercrombie went as fas as saying she enjoys playing against guys since they’ll push her hard to become better, and she likes the competition.
Now, she’s also being pushed by coach Celeste Stewart. So much so, it’s taking Abercrombie out of her comfort zone. But it’s all for the betterment of her.
“She’s put me in multiple, uncomfortable situations, like talking, being more verbal, and just putting me in positions I wouldn’t normally put myself in,” added Abercrombie.
With the Peach Belt Conference tournament up next for the Jaguars, Abercrombie thinks this team can find another gear and make a run. While she has elevated her game, she knows her teammates can do the same.
Even going forward as a player, Abercrombie knows there’s plenty of room for improvement. One of the most notable for her, her ball handling skills.
“I know I like to pick up my dribble a lot and give it to my point guards,” said Abercrombie. “But I know I can bring it down the court, I just need to work on my ball handling and just being confident handling the ball.”
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Augusta, GA
Peach Belt tournament: Augusta misses out for the first time in Metress era
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The 2025-2026 Peach Belt Conference brackets are set, and there is plenty of shakeup this year.
Starting with the women’s bracket, Augusta University secured the #4 overall seed and will face #5 seed Middle Georgia in round one.
USCA’s women’s team did not fair as well, finishing in last place of this season’s standings.
On the men’s side, USCA’s men’s team secured the eighth and final spot in the conference tournament.
In a shocking turn of events, AU’s men’s team did not qualify for the tournament.
This marks the first time the program has missed the PBC tournament since Dip Metress took over the program in 2004.
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Augusta, GA
Augusta Falls to Georgia Southwestern in Final Game of the Series – Augusta University
Augusta, Ga. – Augusta managed just five hits and one run and fell to Georgia Southwestern 12-1 Sunday as the Hurricanes win two of the three games of the series. The Jaguars are now 7-2 in Peach Belt Conference play and 11-8 overall. The Canes improve to 7-2 in conference play and 12-7 overall.
Georgia Southwestern scored runs in all but one inning including four runs in the first two innings and plated five runs in the fifth, highlighted by a grand slam.
The only Augusta run would come in the fourth inning. Landon Leonard would reach on an error and would come around when Kent Moon reached on a fielder’s choice that would plate Leonard.
Leonard, Moon, Davis Newman, Harris Bachelder and Jakob Cowart would collect the hits for the Jaguars.
Augusta will next be in action on Friday when the open up a three game series with Lander at Jaguar Field. First pitch on Friday is set for 6:00 p.m.
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