AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Winter weather could be heading towards the CSRA again, and the Georgia Department of Transportation says they are preparing for it.

GDOT says they are actively preparing and coordinating brine operations, equipment and materials to respond to the pending threat by treating hundreds of interstate and state route lane miles across the state.

Officials with GDOT say, unlike last week’s winter storm, this one has the potential to impact central Georgia′s entire 27-county area.

Because of the large area that could be impacted, G-DOT says treatment plans are being driven by priority.

Prior to the weather system’s arrival, crews will apply brine solutions to interstates, state routes, bridges, and overpasses in anticipation of freezing rain, sleet, ice, and snow.

Brine is a solution of salt and water used to decrease the probability of freezing under certain conditions.

GDOT crews are scheduled to begin brine operations on Sunday at 7 a.m. GDOT maintenance forces will begin by bringing I-20, I-520, and I-16. A GDOT contractor will focus on high-priority, multi-lane state routes.

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Officials say their highest priorities are I-20, I-16, and Bobby Jones Expressway, followed by high-priority multi-lane state routes, including US 1, US 25, US 441, and SR 540.

GDOT officials want to remind you:

• Brine operations could be delayed depending on weather conditions. The road temperature must be at least 20 degrees to successfully apply brine. Brine tanks remain full across the district after last week’s winter weather event. However, crews will be prepared to mix more brine solutions as needed.
• Be aware of the brine trucks and know they must travel 40 miles per hour to properly apply the treatment.
• Pay attention and stay back at least 100 feet. All drivers in the district are asked to start making plans now to limit travel next week in case winter weather impacts the area.

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Augusta, GA – The Augusta men’s basketball team continued their strong start in Peach Belt Conference play, securing a 77-69 victory over Georgia Southwestern on Saturday evening at Christenberry Fieldhouse. With the win, Augusta improves to 11-5 overall and 5-1 in the PBC, while Georgia Southwestern drops to 6-10 and 0-6 in league play. Augusta (11-5, 5-1 Peach Belt) FG% 49.1 3PT% 27.3 FT% 81.5 Georgia Southwestern (6-10, 0-6 Peach Belt) FG% 38.3 3PT% 18.2 FT% 63.6 The Jaguars set the tone early, taking a 35-32 lead into halftime behind a balanced offensive effort. In the second half, Augusta maintained…

George A. Crouser, age 73, passed away peacefully Friday, January 17, 2025 in Augusta, GA with family by his side. 

He is survived by his wife, Madeline; daughters: Sarah (Tony) Lonaker of Findlay, Ohio and Stacey (Kurt Williams) Wright of Augusta, Georgia; step-daughters: Lisa (Wes) Grate of Cincinnati, Ohio and Amanda (Eric) Sobul of Willoughby, Ohio; grandchildren: Ady, Shane, Maddie, Bella, Scout, and Wylie; and former spouse: Sharee. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and June (nee Dunn) Crouser, and brother, John Crouser. 

George was born May 23, 1951 in Painesville, Ohio. He attended Harvey High School, Class of 1969, where he was a multi-sport letterman. He was a jack-of-all-trades but found his career working in nuclear plants in Ohio, New Hampshire, and found his way to Augusta. 

George loved listening to music, amassing a massive record collection, and attending concerts. In his spare time, George could be found playing billiards in different leagues. He was an avid sports fan and loved watching the Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Guardians but loved Ohio State the most. 

All services are private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The American Heart Association of The National Kidney Foundation. 

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.