Richmond County Prepares for Increased Traffic During Golf Week

Officials will monitor roads and enforce traffic laws to keep everyone safe as more cars arrive for the annual event.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 11:03pm

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A fractured, geometric painting depicting a busy highway intersection with overlapping planes of color, representing the increased traffic and movement expected during a major sporting event.A cubist interpretation of the increased traffic and road activity expected during the annual golf week event in Richmond County.Augusta Today

Officials in Richmond County, Georgia are preparing for increased traffic during the upcoming golf week event. They plan to closely monitor traffic on I-20 and local roads, and will have extra law enforcement on hand to enforce traffic laws and look for impaired drivers. This comes as South Carolina has seen a drop in traffic deaths across the state to their lowest level in 10 years.

Why it matters

Golf week is a major annual event that draws large crowds to the Augusta area, leading to a significant increase in vehicle traffic on the roads. Proactive monitoring and enforcement is crucial to maintain public safety and prevent accidents during this busy time.

The details

Last week, South Carolina Public Safety announced that traffic deaths across the state have dropped to their lowest level in the last 10 years, with only 4 deaths so far this year compared to 6 last year and 14 the year before. In Richmond County, Georgia, the number of traffic deaths has also decreased, from 9 last year to 6 so far this year, which the sheriff's office attributes to strict enforcement. During golf week, the sheriff's office will have extra deputies out looking for impaired drivers to keep people safe on the roads.

  • So far this year, 4 people have died from traffic accidents in South Carolina compared to 6 this time last year and 14 the year before.
  • In Richmond County, 6 people have died on the roads this year compared to 9 last year.

The players

South Carolina Public Safety

The state agency that announced the drop in traffic deaths across South Carolina.

Richmond County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that will have extra deputies out during golf week to monitor traffic and enforce laws.

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What’s next

The sheriff's office said they will be out in force during golf week looking for impaired drivers to keep the roads safe for everyone.

The takeaway

Proactive traffic monitoring and enforcement is crucial during major events that draw large crowds to an area, in order to maintain public safety and prevent accidents on the roads.