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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 […]
Augusta Transit fixed route, paratransit services, Richmond transit service suspended until further notice
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – Due to the ongoing severe impacts of Hurricane Helene on the highways, utility, and road infrastructure, Augusta Transit has announced that the Augusta Transit fixed route and paratransit services as well as Richmond Transit service are suspended until further notice out of an abundance of caution. Augusta Transit states that […]
Grovetown feeding residents for a 2nd day
Update, September 29th, 11:45 a.m. – From the city of Grovetown’s Facebook page: Most residents are still without power as Georgia Power continues to do its best in restoring electricity across the City. Please continue to be patient with them in this endeavor. The outage maps and estimated response times have been reporting a return […]
Columbia County announces new curfews following Richmond, Aiken counties
Columbia County recently announced a curfew for Columbia County residents, beginning Saturday night, in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene's devastation in the Augusta area. Columbia County administrators are implementing a curfew for all Columbia County residents beginning Saturday night at 8 p.m., lasting until 8 a.m. Sunday, according to a news release. ...
Jefferson County plans to clean blighted lots and add expenses to owners’ tax bills
In the last two years Jefferson County has taken at least a half dozen local property owners to Magistrate Court in a effort to get them to clean up their blighted properties. Even when jail time is a very real threat, often the issues on those properties never really get addressed, said County Administrator Jerry Coalson. During its September meeting the county held the first reading of a change to an ordinance that if passed in October...
Power crews working to restore power to North Augusta
North Augusta, S.C. (WJBF)- Power crews are hard at work in North Augusta trying to restore power to homes as quickly as possible. Mayor Briton Williams told NewsChannel 6 that there are 375 Dominion workers deployed to North Augusta and Aiken. He said that it’s not just about cleaning up the power lines and replacing […]
Augusta Mini Theatre celebrating 49th season
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — Augusta Mini Theatre Arts & Life Skills School is celebrating its 49th season. The 49th Birthday Drive-Thru is set for Saturday, October 5, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2548 Deans Bridge Road. A $49 donation is requested to support youth empowerment through the arts. The Sunshine’s Roast Toast is […]
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