Augusta, GA

What’s the status of debris cleanup in Augusta?

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2 months ago

October 25, 2024

What’s the status of debris cleanup in Augusta?

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Whether it’s stacked or thrown on the curb, huge piles of debris continue to fill streets across Augusta.

It’s almost been a month since Hurricane Helene hit the area.

And some neighborhoods still look almost the same as day one.

Everyone wants to know what’s the status of debris collection.

The city’s focus is on the trees and they’re really urging you to not mix it with any other debris.

They cannot pick it up if you mix roofing or any other trash.

Crews are still working on the heavy areas right now, like Walton Way and Wheeler Road.

Take the size of a super Walmart. Now, multiply it so you have two, and then stack them on top of each other.

That is how much debris crews say they’ve picked up so far in Augusta.

“In the 17 days since the contract, we got like 450,000 cubic yards in that. That’s more than half of what we did in the ice storm,” said Steve Cassell with ISM Engineering.

With about 86 haul units running in Richmond County, crews are bringing debris to sites across the county like Lake Olmstead Stadium and Eisenhower Park.

“We got three or four like grinders out there that’s grinding up the debris. And so, we’re starting to haul those out and just take them to the landfill where they can be reused or trying to create topsoil out and not bury it,” said Cassell.

The city is working with a 90-day time frame to clear all of this to be eligible for full FEMA reimbursement.

“The goal was to do that in 90 days. We’ll see where we are as we get closer. But I mean, we’re trying to bring as many resources we can to get this stuff going. It’s going to take time, but it’s not because we’re not trying,” said Cassell.

If you haven’t gotten debris picked up from your yard, crews say to be patient because this is widespread all over the county.

Crews are asking you not to put your debris in the road and to keep it on the edge of your yard.

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Suspect arrested in broad-daylight murder of 50-year-old in Augusta

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7 hours ago

January 3, 2025

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Suspect arrested in broad-daylight murder of 50-year-old in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office on Friday announced an arrest in connection with a November fatal shooting in Augusta.

De’Narian Cobb, 25, of Waynesboro, is charged in connection with the Nov. 21 shooting death of Chavious Kimmerlin, 50, at Kimmerlin’s home in the 500 block of Highland Avenue.

Cobb was found around 7:30 a.m. Dec. 11 at his home in the 500 block of Eighth Street in Waynesboro after Richmond County and Burke County deputies went there to take him in for questioning in connection with the shooting.

During their interview with him, Richmond County investigators said they found enough probable cause to obtain an arrest warrant.

Cobb is currently at the Burke County Detention Center for charges that occurred in that jurisdiction.

Once the judicial process is completed in Burke County, Cobb will be extradited to Richmond County and booked into the Charles B. Webster Detention Center on the charges of murder, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to Richmond County deputies.

Kimmerlin’s slaying in broad daylight shocked those who lived and worked in the neighborhood.

A woman who works at the Wing Express across the street said the victim had just been there the night before getting food.

“It’s scary out here,” she said. “I just come into work every day and pray I make it back to my car.”

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22-year-old killed by crash in front of Fort Eisenhower

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17 hours ago

January 3, 2025

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22-year-old killed by crash in front of Fort Eisenhower

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A man was killed in a crash Thursday morning in front of Gate 1 at Fort Eisenhower.

The crash occurred on Gordon Highway at Jimmy Dyess Parkway.

David Houck, 22 years old from Fort Eisenhower was attempting to cross Gordon Highway when his vehicle was struck by an eastbound vehicle.

Houck was taken to Wellstar/MCG Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 8:54 a.m.

An autopsy has been scheduled.

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Man, 22, dies in Augusta crash during morning work rush

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1 day ago

January 3, 2025

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Man, 22, dies in Augusta crash during morning work rush

An autopsy is scheduled for a 22-year-old man who died Monday in a two-vehicle collision.

David Houck of Fort Eisenhower was trying to cross Gordon Highway, where it intersects with Jimmie Dyess Parkway, when a vehicle traveling in the same direction hit Houck’s vehicle.

Houck was pronounced dead at 8:54 a.m. at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center, according to Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen.

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