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Water and Food Distribution Points
CSRA – County leaders and city residents are sending out different water and food distribution points throughout the CSRA. RICHMOND COUNTYSeptember 30thRichmond County will be distributing water at 8 A.M. at the Augusta Municipal Building located at 535 Telfair Street, followed by a distribution of food and water between 10 A.M. and 12 P.M. at […]
Local coroners confirm 17 storm-related deaths across the CSRA
CSRA (WJBF) – Family and friends across the CSRA are mourning several storm-related deaths across the CSRA. The Richmond County Coroner has confirmed 5 storm related deaths. According to the Richmond County Coroner’s Office, authorities responded to five different locations in reference to a death at each residence in which a tree had fallen through […]
Helene Aftermath in Martinez | Three trees down on family’s home
MARTINEZ, Ga (WJBF)- Friday, President Biden approved an emergency disaster declaration for Georgia and we are seeing that damage first hand. There were nearly a dozen trees in the road through Wheeler Road in Martinez, and downed power lines. A nearby trailer park has trees through mobile homes and a gas leak. And a family […]
Augusta mayor debunks water rumors
AUGUSTA (WJBF) – Rumors are floating around social media about Augusta’s water. Mayor Garnett Johnson issued the following post on Facebook regarding the rumors: The City is NOT “shutting off water in an hour”. We do have areas in Augusta whose services have been impacted by Hurricane Helene. We ARE working to restore services to […]
National Guard sending help to CSRA
CSRA – The National Guard is sending help to different areas of the CSRA to assist with clearing roadways and road openings. BURKE COUNTY The Army National Guard has 2 chainsaw strike teams and heavy equipment here, the EMA Facebook page says. They will be clearing roadways. The first priority will be evacuation routes from […]
Water update for Burke Co. residents
BURKE COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – City officials in the cities of Girard, Vidette, and Waynesboro are asking residents to conserve water. City leaders say that if residents need water, you can bring clean containers with lids and go to EMA Stations at these locations-Spring Branch Church Rd, Hephzibah-Keysville Rd, Hwy 305-Gough, Story Mill Rd, Hwy […]
Boil water advisories in the CSRA
CSRA – There are several boil water advisories in the CSRA. Here is a list below: LANGLEY, S.C.According to a representative from The Langley Water, Sewer & Fire District says ALL residents of the Langley water area, located in Aiken County, need to boil their water for at least a minute before use. This is due to a busted water […]
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