Augusta, GA
What the Tech: Find a phone with a click of a button
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Even when it’s by no means occurred to you, it’s simple to think about what it should be wish to lose a smartphone.
When you’re out and about with a good friend going from location to location you received’t have a clue the place you left it behind.
Apple and Google make it simple in your good friend to search out it for you, but most individuals don’t know this characteristic for iPhones and Android units even exists.
If an iPhone’s Discover My is turned on, a good friend can see the place it’s utilizing their Discover My app even in case you’re not sharing the situation.
● Open the Discover My app in your good friend’s iPhone
● Scroll to the underside and faucet on “Assist a Buddy”.
● Log in to your Apple ID on their cellphone
You’ll see the final recognized location of all the units related to the Apple ID. Discover the one in your cellphone and also you’ll see it situated on a map.
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Since iPhones and Discover My use different Apple units within the space with “Discover My” turned on, you’ll doubtless see the present location. You possibly can zoom in to see which a part of a constructing or park it’s. You’ll additionally have the ability to have the cellphone play a sound so another person would possibly discover it.
You’ll additionally have the ability to put it in “Misplaced Mode” if it appears to be on the transfer which could imply somebody has taken it with them. In “Misplaced Mode” you’ll nonetheless have the ability to find it on a map however use will probably be restricted. You can even erase the cellphone remotely however remember in case you erase the cellphone it should not be tracked.
On Android telephones, it’s additionally easy.
● Go to google.com/android/discover on an online browser in your good friend’s cellphone
● Log in together with your Google account.
● The system will present up on a map of its final recognized location.
You possibly can play a sound on the cellphone even when it’s set to silent and show a message asking whoever picks it up, to provide you a name by tapping a button on the display screen.
This stuff could be finished from one other smartphone utilizing the Discover My app or any internet browser.
You’ll rapidly discover the cellphone to avoid wasting time and heartache.
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Augusta, GA
Augusta mayor set to deliver 2025 State of the City address
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – On Tuesday, Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson will deliver the 2025 State of the City address.
It will be held at the Lee N. Beard Commission Chamber, located at 535 Telfair Street, at 12 p.m.
The address will be delivered prior to the Augusta Commission meeting.
Officials say it will highlight Augusta-Richmond County’s accomplishments from 2024 and will outline initiatives planned for 2025.
The address is free and will be open to the public. It will also be live streamed for those unable to attend in-person.
Officials say the Office of the Mayor is monitoring the possibility of inclement weather.
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Augusta, GA
Crews prepare highways as CSRA braces for winter weather — again
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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- How to spot warning signs of frostbite, hypothermia
- Protecting your most precious plants from winter’s wrath
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- If your pipes freeze or break, follow this advice from experts
- How to get help with your heating bill in the CSRA
- What to know if you’ll be driving in subfreezing weather
- How to protect your heating system during freezing temperatures
- How to stay warm on a budget and beat the cold weather
- Trouble from burst pipes can linger well beyond a freeze
- Keep your pipes from bursting in freezing weather
- How to prepare your home for major freeze
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
Jags stay atop the PBC with win over Georgia Southwestern
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…
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