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Fourth of July is on Thursday. Here's a look at what's open, closed in the Augusta area
Independence Day is on Thursday, and because it's a federal holiday, you may want to prepare accordingly as many facilities will be closed and services will be paused. Here's a look at some of them:. The City of Augusta posted a list online of services that will be modified on...
Burke County candidate drops out of sheriff race
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Lewis Blanchard, a Burke County sheriff candidate, announced on Wednesday that he is ending his campaign. In a statement, Blanchard says the primary election outcome shows strong support for the current sheriff’s office and Sheriff Alfonzo Williams. “I sincerely thank everyone who supported me throughout...
Boom at the Park brings thousands to Evans
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Boom at the Park is underway at Evans Towne Center Park. The gates opened around 5 p.m., but vendors and event staff have been prepping all day. “Usually, to be honest, we try to get here earlier, but they only have set times for us to get. So, we try to come up with a game plan ahead of time. Just got here, and started unloading. We have a routine, started doing our signs packing out getting everything prepped. So, we’ve been doing it for a while, try to get in and be set up within two hours, if possible,” said Shane Mathews with Wicked Good Eats.
It's Independence Day! Check here to learn where to celebrate with fireworks, live music, more
Time to get the red, white, and blue out of your wardrobe because 4th of July is here. Independence Day is on Thursday, with the Augusta area's biggest public firework shows scheduled for Thursday. Augusta's Independence Day Celebration is July 4 at the Augusta Common on the 800 block of Broad Street. Fun...
Proposed gas station, Euchee Creek trail improvements on Columbia County commission agenda
A proposed gas station at the Columbia Road and William Few Parkway intersection is going before commissioners again at their Tuesday night meeting, as well as a contract for Euchee Creek Greenway trail improvements.
Augusta Boxing Club recognized as a Georgia Historical Site
The Augusta Boxing Club has a long tradition as being a place for at-risk youth to learn sportsmanship and for producing outstanding boxers. Now the Georgia Historical Society has named the club’s Walton Way gym a Georgia Historical Site. Ray “Stingray” Whitfield, a professional boxer who got his start...
Keep CSRA’s PTSD-affected veterans in mind this Fourth of July
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Many CSRA residents are preparing to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, but this can be a triggering time for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. We have a very large military community, with many in the CSRA struggling with PTSD. For those who have experienced severe combat-related...
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