Overnight lane closures continue at state line during I-20 project

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1 year ago

October 20, 2023

Overnight lane closures continue at state line during I-20 project

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – There will be another overnight lane closure going into this weekend as part of ongoing work on the Interstate 20 Savannah River bridge replacement project.

The closure will allow crews access to continue beam setting on the new bridge.

Starting at 10 p.m. Friday, a right lane closure will occur on eastbound I-20 from mile marker 200 in Georgia to a point half a mile into South Carolina.

All work is scheduled to be completed by 7 a.m., Saturday.

The right shoulder of eastbound I-20 may also be impacted.

Motorists are urged to expect delays and drive with caution through the work zone.

For additional project information, visit: https://i-20savannahriverbridgereplacements-gdot.hub.arcgis.com/

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Tree giveaway helps Augusta get back to normal after Helene

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9 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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20 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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