April 20, 2009
CSRA Road Construction Update
We have a few of road closures and detours to tell you about…
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.
April 03, 2009
Construction On Interstate 20 Will Be Finished Early
Engineers say 80% of the Interstate 20 construction project is finished. A July 2010 completion date has been moved up because the work is slated to be completed a lot earlier. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Renita Crawford for the latest.
March 30, 2009
CSRA Motorists Stay Informed On I-20 Tangle Blog
Motorists now have one resource when it comes to avoiding the ‘tangle’ of Augusta highways. As the scheduled construction on I-20 continues through 2010, motorists will benefit from I20Tangle.com, a blogsite devoted to notify the community and its drivers on the most current construction and traffic conditions. The site, updated weekly, aims to keep motorists informed of any upcoming lane, exit road closures or areas of heavy traffic due to the construction on I-20 and Bobby Jones Expressway.
February 23, 2009
Possible Robbery Ring In McDuffie County
Authorities in McDuffie County looking for suspect/s in a robbery ring. WJBF News Channel 6’s Paige Tucker reports.
February 13, 2009
UPDATED: Augusta Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested After High Speed Chase
The Bank of America branch on the 2800 block of Washington was robbed Friday afternoon. Several law enforcement agencies were involved in the search process for the suspect, after a high speed chase. The suspect was arrested near the Grovetown, Georgia exit on I-20. We’re told that the suspect vehicle hit speeds over 100 MPH during the pursuit.
February 12, 2009
North Augusta Woman Arrested On Felony DUI Charges
A North Augusta woman has turned herself into authorities, after being charged with 2 counts of Felony DUI. Julie Pfinnig Lafon, 45, Is accused of driving down the wrong side of I-20, while intoxicated, on January 31st.
February 10, 2009
Authorities Arrest 10 in Prostitution Stings In Columbia County
Four women and six men were arrested in an online prostitution sting set up by Columbia County Sheriff’s Office investigators. Captain Steve Morris says the women and 2 of the men are charged with prostitution. Four men have been charged with pandering. WJBF News Channel 6’s Renita Crawford has more.
February 03, 2009
UPDATED: Ambulance Crash Kills Burn Patient
One person is dead after an ambulance wreck in Lexington County today. A spokeswoman for the Joseph M. Still Burn Center says an independent ambulance service was transporting a patient from the burn center to a hospital in North Carolina when the vehicle crashed.
Teen Charged In Accidental Shooting Death On I-20
A 17-year-old boy is dead after Rockdale County authorities said he was shot by another teen who was handling a pistol.
January 29, 2009
Temporary Lane Closures Scheduled On I-20 Near Georgia Welcome Center
The Georgia Department of Transportation announces lane closures on Interstate Highway 20, in the area of the Georgia Welcome Center, in Richmond County. The Inside lanes of I-20 east and west will be closed from 9 p.m., Friday, January 30 until midnight, Saturday, January 31, weather permitting.
January 28, 2009
Lane Closures Scheduled On I-20 At Lewiston Road In Columbia County
The Georgia Department of Transportation announces lane closures on Interstate Highway 20 at Lewiston Road (State Route 388) in Columbia County. Inside lanes of I-20 east and west will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, January 29 -30, weather permitting.
January 12, 2009
Atlanta City Councilman Questions Interstate Lights Bill
Atlanta City Councilman Jim Maddox wants the state or federal government to pay the $1.2 million bill to keep lights burning on three interstate highways that cut through Atlanta and along Langford Parkway.
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.

