Fiery head-on crash kills 23-year-old on Furys Ferry

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January 1, 2024

Fiery head-on crash kills 23-year-old on Furys Ferry

EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Drivers stayed mostly safe on New Year’s Eve across the CSRA, with the exception of a fatal crash in Columbia County and a collision between two patrol cars in Aiken County.

Carson Levi Downs, 23, of Anderson, S.C., was identified as the victim of the fatal crash at Furys Ferry Road and Millstone Drive in Columbia County.

Deputies responded to that crash at 8:10 p.m. Sunday.

Upon arrival, a deputy found a vehicle on fire and extinguished it.

An investigation revealed a Nissan Altima was traveling west on Furys Ferry when a Toyota 4Runner pulled into its path, according to deputies.

Officials say the driver of the Nissan Altima swerved into the oncoming lane and collided head-on with the 4Runner.

Downs was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

A 16-year-old from Evans was identified as the driver of the Toyota 4Runner and suffered no injuries. Deputies say charges are forthcoming.

Alcohol was not a factor in the collision, according to authorities.

In Aiken County

The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office confirms two police cars crashed into each other on Augusta Road near Warrenville on Sunday evening.

It happened just before 10 p.m.

Capt. Eric Abdullah with the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the crash and said there were no injuries.

Abdullah says the South Carolina Highway Patrol is now handling this incident.

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MR. EDDIE JAMES RAMSEY Obituary | Thomson, GA | Thomson Funeral System

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January 4, 2026

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MR. EDDIE JAMES RAMSEY Obituary | Thomson, GA | Thomson Funeral System

MR. EDDIE JAMES RAMSEY, age 81, of Dearing, GA passed on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the PruittHealth-Augusta Hills in Augusta, GA. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Family members and friends may call at the funeral home. THOMSON FUNERAL SYSTEM, Thomson, GA oversees all arrangements.

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First Alert Forecast l Drying out and warming up for the week ahead

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January 4, 2026

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First Alert Forecast l Drying out and warming up for the week ahead

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Dry weather returns to the CSRA for the week ahead with temperatures warming up each day.

After a foggy start Sunday, we should see at least a few breaks in the clouds with highs near average in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Winds will be light from the southeast.

Sunday night looks partly cloudy and cool with overnight lows near 40 degrees. Wind will be calm.

Monday will be a partly sunny and mild day with highs in the middle 60s. Wind will be southwest at 2 to 6 mph.

Tuesday through Thursday…Partly sunny each day and partly cloudy night. Highs will be near 70 Tuesday, warming into the lower to middle 70s Wednesday and Thursday.

Clouds increase a bit Friday, and there could be a shower or two late in the day. Highs Friday will be in the lower to middle 70s.

Keep a close eye on the forecast if you have outdoor plans next weekend, because a frontal system moves in with a decent chance of rain Friday night into Saturday. Highs will be a touch cooler Saturday in the middle 60s.

Above average temperatures likely for the next 2 weeks.(WRDW)

Keep it here for regular updates and be sure to Download the WRDW First Alert Weather App to have the latest information in the palm of your hand whenever and wherever you need it.

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Downtown Augusta businesses look forward to new year

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January 3, 2026

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Downtown Augusta businesses look forward to new year

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Businesses downtown are reflecting on the past and setting new goals as the new year has arrived.

2025 was a busy year for many businesses on Broad Street, as they had to contend with construction, as well as a new sheriff seeking to make the streets safer.

Art on Broad spoke about what they’re looking forward to this year.

“We are just looking forward to putting all of the madness of the holidays behind us and continuing to see our everyday regular patrons, and then the new customers that come in, because they’re here for a convention or maybe they’re passing through on a road trip. And I feel confident that we’ll continue to see good business throughout the year,” said Catherine Alexander, business manager for Art on Broad.

Coming up at News 12 at 11 p.m., we’ll talk to more businesses about what they are looking forward to in the new year, as well as what worked for them in 2025.

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