Augusta, GA

Registration deadline and other details on Augusta election

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9 months ago

April 16, 2024

Registration deadline and other details on Augusta election

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – On May 21, voters in Augusta-Richmond County will head to the polls to cast a vote in the general primary and nonpartisan election.

Augustans will be voting on a referendum to give the mayor an equal vote on the Augusta Commission. The mayor right now can only vote in a tie – and some commission members have found ways to avoid ties by abstaining.

The voter registration deadline is April 22. Any changes or updates to your registration will have to be made by then., You can check your registration or register online at https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/.

Voters have many options for casting their ballot, including:

Voting by mail: Ballots will be mailed out starting April 22, and applications are being accepted now. You’ll find an absentee ballot request form at www.augustaga.gov/vote, and you’ll need to get it to the Richmond County Board of Elections by mail at 535 Telfair St., Suite 500, Augusta, Georgia, 30901, by fax at 706-821-2814 or by email at richmondelections@augustaga.gov. Voters can also apply for a ballot by visiting the online absentee portal at securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/. The last day to request a ballot is May 10. Voted mail-in absentee ballots must be received by 7 p.m. May 21.
Advance in-person voting: This will be held beginning, April 29 in the Linda W. Beazley Community Room in the Augusta-Richmond County Municipal Building, 535 Telfair St.; the Charles Evans Community Center 1866 Highland Ave.; the Robert Howard Community Center 103 Diamond Lakes Way; and the Warren Road Recreation Center, 300 Warren Road. Times: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and May 4, and May 11; and May 12 in the Linda Beazley Room only from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Voters must provide one of the six acceptable forms of photo identification. Voting is not permitted on the Monday prior to the election.
Election Day voting: This will be available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 21, 2024, and all polling locations in Augusta-Richmond County will be open. Voters must report to their assigned precinct.

Sample ballots will be available at voting sites or can be viewed at the Board of Elections Website at www.augustaga.gov/vote or www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/. For more information, call 706-821-2340.

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Augusta, GA

Crosstown showdown rescheduled: Augusta and USC-Aiken to play Sunday

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6 hours ago

January 11, 2025

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Crosstown showdown rescheduled: Augusta and USC-Aiken to play Sunday

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The basketball doubleheader featuring both Augusta University and University of South Carolina Aiken has been moved to Sunday.

The two were originally slated to play on Saturday afternoon.

The women’s game will tipoff at 1:30 p.m., and the men’s will follow at 3:30 p.m in the USC Aiken Convocation Center.

Both the Pacers and Jags men’s team last played on Feb. 10 2024.

AU climbed to a 5-point lead in the final period, winning 98-93.

Prior to their last meeting, USC Aiken had a four-game win streak over the Jags.

Sunday will mark the 89th meeting between the two programs.

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Augusta, GA

Winter weather causes crashes across CSRA on slick roads

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17 hours ago

January 10, 2025

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Winter weather causes crashes across CSRA on slick roads

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Multiple cars crashed due to winter weather conditions on I-20 in the CSRA early Friday morning, according to authorities.

On I-20 in Augusta, the road conditions at the Washington Road exit were hazardous, according to our reporter on the interstate.

Our reporter saw another wreck on the Bobby Jones overpass from I-520 to I-20 at 10:35 a.m. We’ve reached out to learn more.

Across the river, on I-20 westbound just before mile marker 4, multiple vehicles were pulled over after a car carrier crash around 10 a.m. in Aiken County.

On I-20 westbound just before mile marker 4, multiple vehicles were pulled over after a car carrier crash around 10 a.m. in Aiken County.

We have reached out to learn more.

Dispatch told us crews were on the scene of a multiple-car crash on I-20 eastbound at the Walton Way extension ramp at 9:25 a.m.

Officials say at least two vehicles were involved, but more were reported, and they are unsure how many exactly.

They did however say more vehicles became involved after sliding on the road from weather conditions.

Dispatch says they are unsure of any injuries or if any lanes were blocked.

Augusta, GA

Wayfair Outlet store opens at the Augusta Exchange

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1 day ago

January 10, 2025

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Wayfair Outlet store opens at the Augusta Exchange

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The new Wayfair outlet is now open at the Augusta Exchange.

You will be able to find furniture and home décor at the location that used to be a Buy Buy Baby store.

It’s the latest store to open in the Augusta area.

One customer we spoke with says he thinks the store will be here for a while as it brings something different to the area.

“People are here spending money and they are here to make their house look better. I never thought I would be a dude in his 40s in an outlet, me in an outlet. But I did it today and I think it’s good,” said Carlton Ferguson.

It’s welcome news for fans of the Augusta Exchange, which has seen a bevy of closures in the past couple of years, including Subway, Genghis Grill, O’Charley’s, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Buy Buy Baby and Christmas Tree Shops.

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