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Georgia motorcycle officer injured after assisting with Harris motorcade
A Georgia police officer sustained “serious injuries” in a motorcycle crash Wednesday evening while he was assisting in the motorcade for Vice President Harris, the Savannah Police Department said in a statement Thursday. The incident, which took place around 7 p.m. EDT, was a “single-vehicle accident,” police said, meaning no other vehicle was involved in…
Grammy nominee plans a night of stories and song on Sept. 5
It will be a night of stories and songs spanning 25 years of his musical career when Shawn Mullins takes the Imperial Theatre stage on Sept. 5. “It’s great to get back to Augusta. I don’t get there enough, and I really do love it there,” said Mullins, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, who will be joined by some musicians with local ties – Patrick Blanchard on guitar and vocals and Duane Wilson on bass. “I’ve played several different spots in Augusta. They all have a different meaning for me.”
Augusta fast-food franchisees helping NFL player open Upstate restaurant chain
Augusta-area franchisees for a popular burger-and-shake chain are helping a pro-football player expand restaurants into South Carolina. NFL offensive lineman Ben Powers plans to expand Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers into Greenville and Spartanburg counties, assisted by Brett Rickert and Brian Stevens, partners in the GVL Hospitality Group. ...
Crews fight fully involved 2-story structure fire in Aiken
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Crews battled a fully-involved structure fire on New Bridge Road in Aiken early Thursday morning, according to authorities. Aiken County dispatch says fire crews responded to help the Aiken Department of Public Safety with the two-story fire around 5 a.m. at New Bridge Road and Wheat Road.
Weather Alert Update: Multiple trees and power lines down in Walton County, Monroe and Social Circle
Willow Drive and East Hightower Trail at Vine Circle in Social Circle temporarily closed. Walton County and city officials are reporting that there are multiple trees and power lines down due to the storm. Social Circle Fire Chief Ken Zaydel reports that fire crews are out on Willow Drive and East Hightower Trail at Vine Circle with down power lines. Both roads are temporarily closed until power company arrives. Walton County Assistant Fire Chief said there are multiple trees down in Monroe as well, including several on North Broad, and one on East Spring near Felker.
New report finds shortage of workers is impacting construction projects in Georgia
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A new report from the Associated General Contractors of America shows the impact of workforce shortages on infrastructure construction across the state. A survey found that 91% of construction companies in Georgia are struggling to find workers. Analysis shows it’s impacting their ability to...
Georgia prisons chief tells state lawmakers drones are smuggling deadly contraband into prisons
The Georgia Department of Corrections continues to struggle with an onslaught of drones that are being used to deliver contraband, such as drugs, cell phones, and potentially even the firearm used by an inmate of Smith State Prison to kill a food service worker in June. Department of Corrections Director Tyrone Oliver told a state […]
Crews respond to car fires in Richmond, McDuffie counties
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Emergency crews in Richmond and McDuffie counties responded to two separate vehicle fires on Thursday afternoon. A vehicle fire has stopped traffic on the eastbound side of Bobby Jones Expressway on Thursday afternoon. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded Bobby Jones Expressway between Deans...
Lakeside golfer commits to college
It's been a big week for Lakeside's Hamilton Coleman as he announced his commitment to play golf at the University of Georgia. Hamilton helped lead Lakeside to their state championship win last year and was awarded the individual state championship and all-state player of the year as well. He is gearing up for his junior season with the panthers and he says that while the opportunity to be a bulldog is a dream come true, there is still work to do for Lakeside.
Malcolm Wellmaker returns from Vegas after knockout
Augusta MMA fighter, Malcolm Wellmaker returns from knockout in Vegas. ocal MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighter, Malcolm Wellmaker, arrived back home in Augusta after having a knockout win in Vegas. Family members, friends, and coaches gathered at the Augusta Regional Airport on Wednesday in support of the local rising MMA...
Fireflies blank GreenJackets 3-0 Aug. 28
NORTH AUGUSTA – Neither offense could muster a run through the first eight innings of the game, but the Fireflies posted a three spot in the top of the ninth that would prove to be more than enough for a shutout win over the GreenJackets. The day began with...
Doug Barnard Parkway set for 2-week closure near airport
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A two-week closure of Doug Barnard Parkway will affect some fliers out of Augusta Regional Airport. The stretch from Interstate 520 to Tobacco Road will remain open. But Doug Barnard Parkway south of Tobacco Road will be closed Sept. 3-22 for road improvements. Detours will use...
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