Augusta, GA

Here’s where you can celebrate July 4th in the CSRA

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2 days ago

July 2, 2024

Here’s where you can celebrate July 4th in the CSRA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Despite the hot weather expected on July 4th, celebration events will continue this week throughout the CSRA.

Wednesday, July 3rd

Fort Eisenhower is doing its Independence Day celebration from 6 to 11 p.m. Fireworks start around 9:45 p.m. that evening.

The Barton Field Independence Day celebration includes a kiddie carnival, shopping, food, live entertainment and so much more. The night ends with a firework extravaganza unrivaled by anyone in the CSRA from 5 to 11 p.m.

Burke County Recreation Department Complex is having an community celebration with a fireworks show, vendors, concessions, yard games, inflatables and more. Bring a chair and tailgate from your car starting at 6 p.m.

Thursday, July 4th

On Walton Way at the home of George Walton there is an Independence Day event at Meadow Garden from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

In North Augusta, head over to the Living History Park celebration where there will be hot dogs, watermelon, water, and all free cool pops. Come dressed in red, white, and blue with children and pets. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Grovetown is having a Bar-be-que in Liberty Park starting at 11 a.m.

Gates open for Boom in the Park at Evans Towne Center Park at 5 p.m.

The Augusta Greenjackets will be having fireworks after the July 4th game at SRP Park.

The City of Augusta invites all citizens, visitors, and guests to join us for the annual Independence Day Celebration in Downtown Augusta. The celebration begins at 5 p.m. with live music, food trucks, vendors, a kid’s zone, and much more.

The fireworks show launches from right across the Augusta Common on the top levee of the Augusta Riverwalk at 9:15 p.m.

Join The Village at Woodside in Aiken for a free community event featuring live music, food trucks, and a firework finale you don’t want to miss. Make sure to bring a chair and a blanket for this spectacular evening celebration from 7 to 10 p.m.

Friday, July 5th

Join the Thomson-McDuffie Government Center for an unforgettable celebration of freedom at Freedom Blast. This event will include a day filled with music, food, and exciting activities for the whole family starting at 7 p.m.

For those who are wanting some small-town Independence Day charm without giving up a big show can head to The Hephzibah Agricultural Center. The annual Fireworks Extravaganza will start around 9:30p.m.

Saturday, July 6th

Friends of Clark’s Hill Lake Fireworks show will begin at 9 p.m. for people on land or in a boat at Raysville Marina in Thomson.

Sunday, July 7th

Join the Story Mill Road Baptist Church in Hephzibah for a community picnic and fireworks with Providence Baptist Church, Landscape Wizard, and The Masters Transport Ministry. Free meal including ribs, pulled pork, hamburgers, hotdogs, and all the sides. Games and events start at 6 p.m., food is ready at 7 and fireworks at dark will be around 9 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

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16 apartment units burned in fire on Stevens Creek Road

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July 4, 2024

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16 apartment units burned in fire on Stevens Creek Road

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Crews battled a fire at an apartment complex on Stevens Creek Road early Thursday morning, according to authorities.

Authorities say at 10:55 p.m. crews responded to the 900 block of Stevens Creek Road at the 3300 building of the Nine Two Six West apartment complex.

A caller reported hearing fireworks for over two hours before noticing a fire in the apartment building, authorities say.

The caller immediately began knocking on doors, informing residents of the fire and urging them to evacuate, according to authorities.

On arrival, firefighters notified dispatch that the incident required a full response. The fire was brought under control and quickly extinguished, officials say.

According to authorities, a total of 16 units burned. One minor injury was reported by a young lady who escaped from her balcony.

Residents were put in contact with the Red Cross, officials say.

Crews cleared the scene around 4 a.m.

We were on the scene at 10 a.m., where you could still hear the fire alarms going off inside some of the units.

Water was still draining from the units as well at the time.

The cause of this fire is under investigation.

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Another vehicle charging station added in downtown Augusta

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8 hours ago

July 4, 2024

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Another vehicle charging station added in downtown Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The city of Augusta has teamed up with Georgia Power to add an electrical vehicle charging station in downtown Augusta.

The new chargers are at the Augusta Utilities Department, 452 Walker St.

They are the city’s third installment of EV chargers.

Others were installed at Diamond Lakes Regional Park in collaboration with Jefferson Energy Cooperative and at the Augusta-Richmond County Municipal Building in partnership with Georgia Power.

The cost to use the new chargers is $2 per hour plus 14 cents per kilowatt hour.

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Where’s Waldo? Find him around downtown Augusta

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15 hours ago

July 3, 2024

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Where’s Waldo? Find him around downtown Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Be on the lookout if you are in downtown Augusta. It’s time to play Where’s Waldo.

Waldo is hiding in 21 local downtown Augusta businesses throughout July. Waldo and his friends have each lost a precious item inside the Book Tavern.

“If you get 10 locations, then you’ll get a happy button. Our friend Porkchop, Leonard Zimmerman, designed it especially for this year’s Waldo adventure and we’re really, really excited about that,” said David Hutchinson, co-owner of Book Tavern.

You can grab your passport from the Book Tavern to start your scavenger hunt journey to win prizes.

Organizers say if you collect 18 or more stamps, you will be entered into a drawing for a six-volume deluxe set of Waldo books and other prizes.

For more information, click HERE.

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