Augusta, GA

Infamous Olive Road bridge has been struck once again

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1 year ago

November 13, 2023

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Infamous Olive Road bridge has been struck once again

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The well-battered Olive Road bridge has been struck again by a vehicle.

This time, it happened around 11 a.m. Monday, according to railroad employees.

By afternoon, Olive Road was blocked by barriers on both sides of the notoriously low railroad overpass. The bridge usually has to be inspected for damage and sometimes repaired before the road can reopen after a crash.

The bridge over Olive Road near White Street is too low for a standard box truck to fit under it – but that doesn’t stop drivers from trying.

A truck gets stuck under it every few weeks, despite a plethora of warning signs and signals, as well as a bright red beam that’s meant to attract attention.

The bridge – sometimes humorously called a beacon of hope for its indestructibility – isn’t just well-known in Augusta.

A representative with the CSX recently told city leaders that of the 9,000 bridges and 28 states CSX manages, the Olive Road bridge is infamous for the railroad, too.

“Of all the bridges that we have, this one and another one in Athens, Georgia, believe it or not, are two of the most destructive bridges on our network,” said Regional Vice President Craig Camuso.

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Augusta, GA

Tree giveaway helps Augusta get back to normal after Helene

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3 hours ago

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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14 hours ago

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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