November 04, 2009
North Augusta Attempted Robbery Suspect Arrested In Augusta After Pursuit
According to Lt. Tim Pearson, of the North Augusta Department of Public Safety (NADPS), a suspect in a North Augusta attempted robbery was arrested in Augusta on Tuesday.
October 23, 2009
Guilty Plea Ends Augusta Murder Trial
An Augusta man waived his right to a jury trial, pleaded guilty to a murder charge and was sentenced to life in prison. Richmond County District Attorney Ashley Wright says Antonio Jones, who was on trial for the murder of 23-year-old Eladio Gonzalez, entered the plea in exchange for the state not seeking the death penalty.
October 22, 2009
Road Work: I-20 Changes
We have some ramp closings and openings to tell you about on I-20.
October 06, 2009
I-20 West Ramp To Bobby Jones Expressway To Be Temporarily Closed
According to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GADOT), the I-20 west ramp to Bobby Jones Expressway east and west will be closed on Thursday, October 8th and/or Friday, October 9th (weather permitting) from 9:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. and/or 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
September 02, 2009
Man On A Mission…Raising Eyebrows On The Streets
Did you see him? A man, with a cross, covered in what appeared to be blood, made his way across the Augusta area Tuesday. Our phones were ringing off the hook, wondering who this man was…and what was his message? WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop went looking for answers.
July 24, 2009
Wheeler Road and Bobby Jones Expressway Ramp To Close Monday
Starting Monday, you will no longer be able to drive onto Bobby Jones Expressway Eastbound from Wheeler Road. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop has the detail.
July 13, 2009
New Signs On Wheeler Road Cause Confusion
Something you’ve always been able to do…that you can no longer do. So much construction…brings new road rules…unfortunately, many people are finding out the hard way. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop has more.
July 02, 2009
New I-20 Ramp Now Open
The new on-ramp from I-20 westbound to the Bobby Jones Expressway southbound is now open.
May 07, 2009
Beware Of Vandals Throwing Rocks At Cars
So you’re driving along the interstate, and the next thing you know, you’re dodging rocks. That was the scary reality for one couple. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop explains.
April 22, 2009
Traffic Detoured On Highway 56 Due To Sinkhole Repair
We have information for for those of you who use Doug Barnard Parkway to get to and from work or school…Both northbound lanes of the parkway have been closed due to a sinkhole, north of the intersection with Bobby Jones Expressway.
April 10, 2009
Master Construction: One Year From Now
As the week winds down, many people are already looking to next year’s Masters, and there could be some big changes on the way. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop for more on what’s in store.
Master Construction: One Year From Now
As the week winds down, many people are already looking to next year’s Masters, and there could be some big changes on the way. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop for more on what’s in store.
January 28, 2009
UPDATED: Columbia County Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested
According to Captain Steve Morris, a suspect wanted in connection to an armed robbery at Walgreens on Washington Road, Wednesday morning, has been arrested in Sumter, South Carolina.
January 08, 2009
Going Online To Get Through I-20 Traffic Mess
Construction continues at the I-20 and Bobby Jones Expressway intersection, but the traffic headaches could be taken care of, with just the click of a button. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop has all the details.
December 16, 2008
Ramp To I-20 From Bobby Jones West Closes Tuesday Night; Detour Planned
According to a press release, the Georgia Department of Transportation, Scott Bridge Company, Inc., and United Contractors, Inc., announce the Bobby Jones Expressway west entrance ramp to Interstate Highway 20 west will close tonight and will be closed until further notice. A detour will be in place directing traffic to Scott Nixon Boulevard, Bobby Jones Expressway east, and then back to I-20 west.

