Augusta, GA

Savannah Riverkeepers test water ahead of Ironman weekend

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September 22, 2023

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Savannah Riverkeepers test water ahead of Ironman weekend

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – It’s almost time for Ironman 70.3.

Around 2,000 competitors have been arriving in Augusta for the Sunday race.

Ironman athletes will start the race with a 1.2-mile swim down the Savannah River, making water quality essential.

All week long, the Savannah Riverkeepers have been hitting the water daily to test for e-coli.

So far so good, the testing has come back clean.

“It’s extremely important to know what the health of the water is, what the quality of the water is, especially when you have over 2,000 people about to jump in this water,” said Truck Carlson, Savannah Riverkeeper.

The water’s clean, but cold.

So, what about the possibility of athletes wearing a wetsuit?

The river temp was around 72 degrees on Friday morning.

Wetsuits are permitted if the water temperature is up to 76.1 degrees. Organizers will make the final call on Sunday morning.

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Augusta, GA

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

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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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Augusta, GA

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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Tree giveaway helps Augusta get back to normal after Helene

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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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