Ga., S.C. drivers see drop in gas prices over the past week

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September 25, 2023

Ga., S.C. drivers see drop in gas prices over the past week

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Gas price averages in Georgia and South Carolina have slightly dropped over the past week, according to AAA.

On Monday, Georgia’s average gas price was $3.30 per gallon, down 8 cents cents from a week ago. However, Monday’s average is 18 cents higher than the price a year ago.

South Carolina prices decreased slightly over the past week, averaging to $3.36 on Monday, down seven cents from last week.

Today’s prices in Augusta are averaging $3.23 per gallon, down from $3.35 a week earlier, while in Aiken and Edgefield counties average dropped seven cents to $3.39.

For the first time in two weeks, the nation’s average price of gas has declined.

“It’s been a mostly quiet week for the national average price of gasoline, with most states seeing gas prices cool off,” Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at Gas Buddy says.

The current national average went down three cents over the past week, to $3.85 per gallon; making that 15 cents higher than the price a year ago.

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One dead after being hit by car in Aiken County

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January 13, 2025

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One dead after being hit by car in Aiken County

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) -One person is dead after being struck by a vehicle on US 1 in Aiken County.

The South Carolina High Patrol and Aiken County Coroner’s Office said a pedestrian was walking south on US 1 near Bogeyville Road around 7:18 Sunday night when a 2021 Chevrolet Camero hit them.

The driver of the Camaro was not injured.

The woman was taken to Aiken Regional Medical Centers, according to Coroner Darryl Ables, where she died from her injuries at 8:35 Sunday night.

The victim’s name will be released at a later time.

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Tree giveaway helps Augusta get back to normal after Helene

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January 12, 2025

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – It’s been more than 100 days since Hurricane Helene came through our area.

Now, those in the CSRA are still cleaning up the aftermath.

On Saturday, Rooting for Augusta helped the area get back to normal.

“Every once in a while, we have a horrific event that unites us all, and we certainly had it with the storm. Everybody can agree that it’s a good thing to plant trees back in the right spots,” said Dennis Trotter with Rooting for Augusta.

Rooting for Augusta gave away 700 trees as part of the event.

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New Richmond County sheriff promotes deputies, other employees

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January 12, 2025

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New Richmond County sheriff promotes deputies, other employees

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – After swearing in 100 new deputies at the beginning of his tenure, Richmond County Sheriff Eugene Brantley also addressed promotions and appointments for those in the sheriff’s office.

It happened on Friday before the winter weather got underway and impacted the region.

Brantley spoke with us after about why the new promotions, appointments and people in the sheriff’s office will benefit the community.

“For the most part, when you’re suffering from a shortage of staff like we have been and so many other agencies in the state of Georgia and around the country, I think it is a boost in the arm to onboard 100 people to help get things that we need slow down crime and stop what is plaguing our community,” said Brantley.

Brantley said it was the first step to making the community safer.

He says he has been working on improving the jail as well.

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