Augusta, GA

When Comcast expects to restore service across CSRA

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1 year ago

October 14, 2024

When Comcast expects to restore service across CSRA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Power is back on for the vast majority of people In Augusta, but restoration of cable and internet service is lagging behind that.

Comcast said Monday it has nearly 300 crews continuing to work around the clock, seven days a week to restore damage to its network. Like the electric utilities, Comcast has brought in crews from other states to help.

The company says service has been restored to 77% of Comcast Business and Xfinity customers across the CRSA.

The company expects by Oct. 24 to restore the network and service to 90% of customers in Augusta, Martinez and Aiken.

Restoration is expected by Oct. 17 in Appling, Harlem, Louisville, Thomson, Waynesboro and the Windsor Spring area of south Augusta.

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That depends on several factors, such as:

Remaining commercial electricity restoration to the network.
Crews’ ability to access the locations.
Whether debris will hinder construction and connection work.

The company is asking for residents’ help.

Its teams are having to return to areas previously restored due to accidental fiber cuts to newly placed lines. If you’re cleaning up debris, avoid any lines because you may knock out service to yourself or others.

Comcast said it also has opened 11,715 public Xfinity hotspots in the area. Everyone, whether a customer or not, can access these hotspots. To learn how to get connected, please visit this page. Only hotspots with power service will be active.

To find the hotspots and learn how to connect, visit https://south.comcast.com/2024/09/27/comcast-opens-xfinity-wifi-hotspots-for-helene.

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FBI agents identify chemical used in Georgia acid attack

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54 minutes ago

January 12, 2026

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FBI agents identify chemical used in Georgia acid attack

SAVANNAH, Ga. — The FBI agents have confirmed that they’ve identified the chemical used in a Georgia acid attack.

Just last month, Ashley Wasielewski was walking around Forsyth Park in Savannah when a man hiding in the shadows near Whitaker Street suddenly came out and attacked Wasielewski with an unknown chemical substance.

Despite the hardship she’s been through and that lies ahead, Ashley Wasielewski is smiling in a photo from her hospital bed.(Contributed)

Sources close to the investigation say that liquid melted through Wasielewski’s clothing and headphones and left her with severe burns.

On Friday, the FBI released that they now know what that substance was but are not releasing the name of the substance to the public at this time.

FBI officials say that SLED assisted and did the testing on behalf of the the organization.

Agents are also following up on leads now that the substance has been identified.

Just days after the attack, more than $260,000 had been raised for Wasielewski, who was recovering at a burn center in Augusta.

One of Ashley’s friends, Kristen Oddi organized a GoFundMe to help pay for Wasielewski’s extensive medical care.

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Another name joins Augusta mayor race

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13 hours ago

January 11, 2026

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta mayor race now has three candidates as another person has announced their candidacy.

Eric Gaines, who’s on the charter review committee and is a local real estate investor, announced on Sunday that he is running for mayor on Sunday.

He said in a Facebook post that his campaign is built on a simple idea: People before politics.

Transparent leadership you do not have to decode.
Accessible government that listens instead of lectures.
Decisions based on what actually improves lives not what protects careers.

“I’m not running because someone tapped me on the shoulder. I’m not running because a political machine told me it was my turn. And I’m definitely not running because I raised a mountain of cash behind closed doors,” he said.

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Georgia Lt. Gov candidate Rep. David Clark visits Augusta

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1 day ago

January 11, 2026

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Georgia Lt. Gov candidate Rep. David Clark visits Augusta

Georgia Lt. Gov candidate state Rep. David Clark made a stop in Augusta Saturday. He says that some of his priorities if he wins include expanding school choice, eliminating the state income and property taxes, and reaching out to younger voters.

Clark is also an Army veteran, who served overseas. He hopes to represent all Georgians.

“Before politics and parties we’re Americans, we’re Georgians. That’s the biggest thing. People want someone who stands up and listens to people,” said Clark.

“I’m not saying we’re always going to agree, but in the end—we’re the American family, we’re the Georgian family.”

The Georgia primary will take place on May 19th, and the general election will be on November 3rd.

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