What it took to get Augusta’s power and water back on after Hurricane Helene
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) When Hurricane Helene hit the Augusta area, teams jumped into action to restore essential services. That includes the Augusta Utilities Department and Georgia Power. We will find out what it took to get things up and running again. Find out why Augusta was without water service in the days after Helene. You’ll also hear how reinforcements from all over the country helped get our lights back on. Please watch this interview and be sure to join us each week for The Means Report. We are on Monday afternoon at 12:30 on NewsChannel 6.
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) Steve Cassell continues to coordinate storm debris cleanup in Augusta. Watch our interview and find out where things stand some 6-months after Hurricane Helene. Cassell also shows us before and after pictures that show the significant damage.
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) Former Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver and The Salvation Army's Derek Dugan are our guests on The Means Report. They talk to us about the Hurricane Helene Long Term Recovery Committee. We discuss the lessons learned from the disastrous storm. We also find out how the committee will…
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) - The 2025 Georgia-Carolina State Fair will return to the CSRA next week. The Georgia Carolina State Fair in Augusta is back after it was cancelled last year due to Hurricane Helene. The Augusta Exchange Club emphasizes that those under 17, must be accompanied by an adult.…