Preparing for Ironman: road closures and more

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1 year ago

September 22, 2023

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Preparing for Ironman: road closures and more

AUGUSTA, Ga. –
This weekend, Augusta will be welcoming some of the best athletes in the country.

It is the biggest Ironman competition in the country. Athletes travel near and far just to participate.

This competition will put its athletes through a variety of challenges just over 70 miles.

It will start with a mile swim in the Savannah River, a 56-mile bike route and wrap up with a 13-mile run all the way to the finish line.

The bike route takes you through downtown and finishes next to the James Brown Statue.

As of this morning, the Ironman website says, the average air temperature is 80 degrees, and the average temp. of the water is 73.

Their athlete guide, urges participants to be safe, be mindful of underwater hazards, rip currents, and staying out of traffic during the bike race.

I spoke with Ironman Director; Troy Fitzgerald and he says that he’s excited about the upcoming weekend.

“I’ve been planning this thing almost year-round with the Augusta Sports Council who are great to work with. I’m super excited,” said Fitzgerald.

This year the event is expecting over 2,000 participants.

There are some new changes to the event, the swim will be starting at SRP park this year.

Starting Sunday, no parking from 4 a.m. until 6pm will begin for the following roads:

No parking from 4 a.m. until 6 p.m. Sunday:

Broad Street from East Boundary to 13th Street, including center parking bays.
Reynolds Street from East Boundary to Bay Street.
Eighth Street from Reynolds Street to Broad Street.

Roads affected by the bike route:

Reynolds and Greene streets: 7:20-10:15 a.m.
Fifth Street: 7:20-10:15 a.m.
Gordon Highway: 7:20-10:30 a.m.
Gordon Highway flyover: 7:20-10:30 a.m.
Mike Padgett Highway: 7:20 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Old Waynesboro Road: 7:30-11:45 a.m.
McDade Road: 7:40-11:15 a.m.
Brown Road: 7:45-11:20 a.m.
McCombs Road: 8 a.m. to noon
Broome Road: 8 a.m. to noon
Hephzibah-McBean Road: 8:10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Horseshoe Road: 8:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
4-H Club Road: 8:30 a.m. to 1:10 p.m.
Doug Barnard Parkway to Gordon Highway: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Gordon Highway and Taylor: 9 a.m. to 2:05 p.m.
Taylor and Fourth Street: 9 a.m. to 2:05 p.m.
Watkins Street and East Boundary: 9:05 a.m. to 2:10 p.m.
Sand Bar Ferry Road: 9:05 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Roads affected by the run course:

Broad Street from east from 13th Street to East Boundary: 4 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Broad Street west from East Boundary to 12th Street: 4 a.m. to 6 p.m.
East Boundary south from Reynolds Street to Greene Street: 4 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Greene Street east from East Boundary to 13th Street: 4 a.m. to 6 p.m.
13th Street north from Greene Street to Broad Street: 4 a.m. to 6 p.m.
12th Street from Broad Street to Jones Street: 4 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Jones Street from 12th Street to 10th Street: 4 a.m. to 6 p.m.
10th Street from Jones Street to Reynolds Street: 4 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Eighth Street from Reynolds Street to Broad Street: 4 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Reynolds Street from 10th Street to Bay Street: 4 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Bay Street from Reynolds Street to Reynolds Street: 4 a.m. to 6 p.m.

If you are interested in participating in this event next year. The application will open next month.

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Gas prices rise, but Ga. and S.C. are below the national average

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8 hours ago

January 13, 2025

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Gas prices rise, but Ga. and S.C. are below the national average

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Prices at the gas pump continue to creep upward as sanctions continue to limit the worldwide oil supply.

However, Georgia and South Carolina both sit below the national average of $3.06 for a gallon of fuel. Columbia, Richmond, and Burke counties have some of the cheapest gas in our Georgia counties – all cheaper than $2.90.

Edgefield and McCormick counties have the cheapest gas on the South Carolina side at $2.75.

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Augusta, GA

Have you seen this missing 50-year-old woman in Augusta or Atlanta?

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16 hours ago

January 13, 2025

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Have you seen this missing 50-year-old woman in Augusta or Atlanta?

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Have you seen this missing 50-year-old woman in the Augusta or Atlanta areas?

Bertina Dalton(Contributed)

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office told us Monday that Bertina Dalton was last seen on Dec. 22, 2024, at her residence on Skinner Mill Road.

Dalton is described by authorities to be around five feet and six inches in height and weighing around 140 pounds.

Dalton may be traveling to the Atlanta area, authorities say.

Last week, we reported when authorities initially reported her disappearance last week.

Dalton called family members on Christmas but refused to tell anyone where she was.

Deputies said she’s been having mental health issues recently but has refused treatment.

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is also searching for Azariel Williams, 14, who was reported as a runaway juvenile on Dec. 30.

Her family reached out to us to request the public’s help in locating her.

Anyone who comes in contact with Dalton or has any information as to her whereabouts is asked to contact any on-call investigator at the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at 706-821-1464 or 706-821-1020.

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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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