Are classes canceled due to the winter storm? Here's the latest on Augusta-area schools
Will the Augusta-area school systems and colleges close due to the winter weather? Here's the latest info and stay tuned for updates.
Augusta officials make preparations for winter weather event
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Preparations are underway in Augusta for the winter weather event, which is expected to begin Friday morning. Augusta Fire/EMA says they are working closely with county departments and preparing for the weather forecast to impact North and Central Georgia from 7 a.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday.
Georgia Gov. Kemp issues emergency order ahead of winter storm
A state of emergency is now in place across Georgia ahead of the approaching winter storm. Gov. Brian Kemp signed the order, in effect immediately through Tuesday, Jan. 14. This allows state agencies to activate the State Operations Center and direct resources to areas in need.
Forecasters issue advisory as Augusta area, state officials get ready for winter storm
The advisory includes Columbia, Richmond, McDuffie and Aiken counties. It is in effect from 10 a.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Saturday. Mixed precipitation is expected with snow and/or sleet accumulations up to a half inch and ice accumulations around two-tenths of an inch.
BREAKING: Kemp declares state of emergency in Georgia ahead of winter storm
Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday declared a state of emergency in Georgia in preparation for the winter storm expected to hit the state on Friday.
Winter storm system expected to hit Georgia later this week. Tips to get prepared.
Check your heating system and furnace, ensure it's functioning properly. Seal drafts around windows and doors.
Crews prepare highways as Georgia, South Carolina brace for winter storm
Before the weather system’s arrival, crews will apply a brine solution to interstates, state routes, bridges and overpasses in anticipation of freezing rain, sleet, ice, and snow.
Augusta man arrested at school board meeting
AUGUSTA — An Augusta man was arrested Wednesday at a city school board meeting for breaking the rules related to public ...
Here's what a 58-year-old Augusta man did to get charged with public indecency
Police have arrested a 58-year-old man whose criminal record elevated his public indecency charges to felonies. Timothy Kevin ...
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Augusta man survives plane crash; wife says it’s a miracle they get to raise their son together
An Augusta man is grateful for a second chance at life after surviving a plane crash near Parsons last month. Michael Ribordy ...
Maine lawmakers return to Augusta as session begins
Lawmakers are expected to meet in their respective chambers only one day a week through February, as work slowly ramps up to ...
2 suspects sought in Augusta’s first murder of the new year
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Two suspects are wanted for murder after a man was fatally shot in the region’s first homicide of ...
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One dead after shooting on Broad Street in Augusta, suspect in custody
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that one person has died after a shooting on Broad Street Wednesday ...
Bitter cold temperatures continue with more snow likely this weekend for Augusta County
AUGUSTA COUNTY – It looks like Augusta County may see more snow with bitter cold temperatures falling to the teens and single ...
Masters gives another invitation to Niemann. Hojgaard invitation means Augusta gets twins
Joaquin Niemann is headed back to the Masters. He's still the only LIV Golf player to get a special invitation from Augusta ...
'A good-news forecast': Here's how Augusta's economy will slow down but stay strong
Augusta has attracted $6 billion in economic development in the past seven years. So what will 2025 look like?
Have you seen any of these 3 missing people in Augusta?
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Authorities are looking for three missing people in unrelated Richmond County cases. Phillip Thomas, 58, was last seen around 4:30 p.m. on Monday leaving the Peaceful Living ...