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Columbia County phasing in new emergency alert system starting this week
Columbia County is getting a new emergency alert system beginning this week. Hyper-Reach will be phased in to replace the current Code Red system over the next few weeks, so sign up soon to continue receiving alerts, according to information on the county website. The service is free and gives...
What's Juneteenth and what's open, closed? Here's what Augusta-area residents need to know
The newest federal holiday falls during the middle of the week this year. Here's everything you need to know about the holiday, including when it is, what will be closed and why we celebrate. When is Juneteenth 2024?. Juneteenth always falls on June 19. For 2024, it happens to be...
New, extended road closures announced in Columbia County
Columbia County recently announced multiple road closures that will affect traffic this week. Closures will impact drivers who travel on North Farview Drive and Furys Ferry Road. Here's a look at the closures and their purposes:. North Fairview Drive closure. A closure will take place on North Fairview Drive due...
Father, son arrested over Columbia County family protest
APPLING, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Two people were arrested on trespassing charges after protesting at a location they didn’t have permission to be in, according to Columbia County deputies. It happened late Tuesday afternoon at Appling-Harlem and Columbia roads, according to deputies. Gregory Parrish, 40, and his family were on...
Health inspections: Augusta wings restaurant posts another bottom score; here's where
The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe. The following is a list of restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that have been inspected between June 7 and 13, accompanied by their scores and, in some cases, the health infractions that lowered those scores.
Burroughs and Rowland tie for the win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League event at Clarks Hill Lake
APPLING, Ga. – Boaters Jason Burroughs of Hodges, South Carolina, and Hampton Rowland of Appling, Georgia, each caught five-bass limits weighing 21 pounds, 1 ounce, Saturday to tie for the win at the Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Clarks Hill Lake. Hosted by Visit Columbia County, Georgia, the tournament was the fourth event of the season for the BFL Savannah River Division. For his share of the win, Burroughs earned $9,741 thanks to the lucrative $7,000 Phoenix MLF Contingency Bonus. Rowland earned $2,841.
Augusta sheriff, state House races to be decided in Tuesday runoff election
It’s time to head back to the polls Tuesday to decide runoff races in Augusta and Columbia County. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting and absentee voting are closed. Augusta voters have two races to decide:. The Democratic candidates for sheriff. Incumbent Richard...
Three Dog Night to Preform One Night Only at Columbia County Performing Arts Center on October 19th
Legendary band, THREE DOG NIGHT, will perform for one night only at. Columbia County Performing Arts Center on Saturday, October 19. Tickets on sale Friday, June 21 at 10am and are available online at www.Ticketmaster.com and the. Queensborough Box Office at CCPAC. To receive the CCPAC newsletter that includes presale...
Parents speaking out after 3 suspects arrested for allegedly stealing baby formula from several stores in Columbia Co.
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – Parents are speaking out after three people were arrested and charged with stealing dozens of cans of baby formula from several Columbia County stores. Jose Salvador Solis-Hernandez, Dulce Maria Tovar-Sanchez and Angel Jesus Preza-Gonzales are now facing felony shoplifting charges, according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Department. The three suspects […]
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