November 12, 2009
Ramp it Up On I-20
After more than two years of work I-20 is returning to normal. One of the main parts of the project was a new interchange at Bobby Jones Expressway…where motorists are now going up, up, up…as they drive away. WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola has more.
October 29, 2009
X-Mart Coming To A Neighborhood Near You?
A mediation session between lawyers for the adult video store X-Mart and the city has been cancelled. Augusta has been able to keep the store from operating on Gordon Highway for the better part of seven years, but this doesn’t mean the X-Mart could not open its doors in a different location. WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola has the story.
October 26, 2009
Crews Dig Up Illegally Dumped Construction Materials Near I-20
Crews are digging at exit 199 of I-20 eastbound, Monday morning. A tip came in that some possibly hazardous materials were buried along the interstate.
October 22, 2009
Road Work: I-20 Changes
We have some ramp closings and openings to tell you about on I-20.
October 12, 2009
Greenwood, SC Man Dies At MCG After Aiken County Crash
According to Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton, a Greenwood, SC man died Sunday evening after a crash on I-20. Justin Ryan Heinz, 28, of Greenwood, was pronounced dead at Medical College of Georgia Sunday night around 9:27 p.m.
October 10, 2009
I-20 Lanes Closed Saturday Night As Huge Generator Continues On Its Journey
That huge generator that is slowly making its way across South Carolina, is finally moving again, out of Aiken.
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 22, 2009
Storms, Rain Turn Deadly In Georgia, Areas Of The Southeast
Days of heavy rain have turned the weather deadly from Alabama through Georgia into eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina. Eight people have died in the rising tides, including one child. The hardest hit state may be Georgia, where Governor Sony Perdue has delared emergencies in 17 counties. ABC News’ T.J. Winick is in Austell, Georgia with more on the wicked weather.
September 14, 2009
Interstate Resurfacing Will Cause Lane Closures On I-20, I-520 During The Coming Weeks
Team United, the contractor constructing phase 2 of the Palmetto Parkway (I-520) in North Augusta, will be paving on I-20 in the vicinity of exit 5 during the next few weeks.
September 09, 2009
Belair Road Ramp From I-20 To Be Temporarily Closed
According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, the I-20 west exit ramp to Belair Road will be temporarily closed to facilitate the forming and pouring of concrete walls on this ramp. We have the dates and times of the temporary closure.
September 04, 2009
CAUGHT ON TAPE: Deputy, Suspect Crashed Into On I-20
A big scare for a lawman and a suspect on I-20, Friday afternoon. Take a look at this dash cam video from a Taliaferro County deputy. The deputy pulled a guy over Friday, shortly before noon, for speeding. When he goes to search the man’s car, another car crashes right into both of them!
CAUGHT ON TAPE: Deputy, Suspect Crashed Into On I-20
A big scare for a lawman and a suspect on I-20, Friday afternoon. Take a look at this dash cam video from a Taliaferro County deputy. The deputy pulled a guy over Friday, shortly before noon, for speeding. When he goes to search the man’s car, another car crashes right into both of them!
July 24, 2009
Augusta Leaders Recommend Going Out On Bonds For Augusta Priority S.P.L.O.S.T. Projects
They are the priority projects for the next phase of the special purpose local option sales tax, or S.P.L.O.S.T. Voters approved continuing the tax in june, but the city will not start collecting the money until fall of 2010. To avoid waiting, city leaders are recommending going out on bonds for some of the top priority projects.
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.
June 29, 2009
Some Left Turns Prove Costly In Augusta
You’re driving away from the city, on Washington Road, and you want to go I-20 west…problem is, that ramp’s been closed for a couple of years, and the detour takes you five miles out of your way. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop found out that extra time…will save you some cash.

