Augusta, GA

PBC Releases Volleyball Team of Academic Distinction, Presented by Barnes & Noble College

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2 years ago

January 12, 2024

PBC Releases Volleyball Team of Academic Distinction, Presented by Barnes & Noble College

AUGUSTA, GA — The Peach Belt Conference has released the 2023 volleyball Team of Academic Distinction, presented by Barnes & Noble College. The team is a part of the PBC’s larger initiative to celebrate the academic achievements of PBC student-athletes and is modeled on the CSC Academic All-America program.

To be eligible for the team, a student-athlete must 1) participate in at least half of his/her team’s events and be either a starter or significant contributor; 2) achieved a 3.50 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) and 3) completed at least one full academic year at his or her current institution and has reached sophomore athletic eligibility. The Peach Belt Conference Sports Information Directors oversee the program.

Barnes & Noble College currently operates more than 1,400 campus bookstores and their school-branded e-commerce sites, serving more than 6 million college students and faculty nationwide. As a strategic partner, Barnes & Noble College is a retail and learning company. The company is headquartered in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.

Name	Institution	Year	Hometown	GPA	Major (Minor)
Ellyn Adams	Lander	Jr.	Myrtle Beach, S.C.	4.00	Business Administration
Jordan Berglin	Flagler	Jr.	Pewaukee, Wisc.	3.70	Sport Management
Olivia Dow	Lander	Sr.	Pickens, S.C.	3.79	Business Administration
Annie Holesinger	Lander	Sr.	Rockford, Mich.	3.74	Exercise Science
Abby Infante	Georgia College & State University	Sr.	Canton, Ga.	4.00	Biology (Chemistry)
Riese Johnson	Georgia College & State University	So.	Cumming, Ga.	3.58	Biology
Dariana Luna	Augusta	Sr.	Caracas, Venezuela	3.93	Business Administration
Rachel Machovec	Georgia College & State University	Grad.	Buckhead, Ga.	3.77	Secondary Teacher Education
Kari Mercer	USC Aiken	Grad.	Hilliard, Ohio	3.938	Master of Business Administration
Callie Miller	Georgia College & State University	Sr.	Acworth, Ga.	3.83	Chemistry (Biology)
Katie Miller	Lander	So.	Sugar City, Idaho	3.64	Nursing
Patricia Pantoja	Lander	Grad.	Barceloneta, Puerto Rico	4.00	Business Administration
Brooke Singleton	Flagler	Jr.	Kissimmee, Fla.	3.91	Sport Management
Anna Sommer	USC Aiken	So.	St. Louis, Mo.	3.767	Exercise & Sport Science
Jada Suguturaga	Augusta	Sr.	South Jordan, Utah	3.53	Psychology
McCayla Willingham	Lander	Sr.	Beaufort, S.C.	3.65	Business Administration

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Augusta, GA

What is the cheapest city in Georgia to live with a roomate?

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3 hours ago

April 19, 2026

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What is the cheapest city in Georgia to live with a roomate?

As rent prices continue to strain budgets, a new study is highlighting where Georgians can save the most by splitting housing costs.

According to a report from SmartAsset, some cities in Georgia offer major savings for renters who choose to live with a roommate.

Here’s what to know.

Where can you save the most in Georgia?

The study ranks Augusta as the top city in Georgia for roommate savings, and No. 6 in the country.

Renters there can save about 45% on monthly rent, or roughly $450 per month, by sharing an apartment.

Here’s how the costs compare in Augusta:

One-bedroom rent: $1,000
Two-bedroom rent: $1,100
Estimated monthly savings with a roommate: $450

Why are roommate savings so high?

With rent prices rising, splitting costs has become one of the easiest ways to cut monthly expenses.

The study shows that sharing rent can significantly reduce housing costs, especially in cities where prices have climbed in recent years.

How does Georgia compare to the rest of the country?

Here’s the top 10 cities in the US for saving with a roomate:

Cleveland, OH
Baton Rouge, LA
Jersey City, NJ
Memphis, TN
Boise, ID
Augusta, GA
New Haven, CT
Chattanooga, TN
Virginia Beach, VA
Shreveport, LA

Methodology

The study analyzed 100 U.S. cities using rental data from March 2025 to March 2026 from Zumper, comparing one-bedroom rents to half the cost of two-bedroom apartments to estimate savings from sharing with a roommate.

For more information, visit smartasset.com/data-studies/roommate-savings-2026.

Vanessa Johns is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@gannett.com.

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Augusta, GA

Augusta nonprofit hosts family financial literacy day

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15 hours ago

April 19, 2026

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Augusta nonprofit hosts family financial literacy day

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Families had the chance to sharpen their money skills at a financial literacy event hosted by local nonprofit Crown Her Mentoring at the Bernie Ward Community Center.

The free event offered resources for all ages, from kids learning the basics to adults planning for their financial future.

Attendees could sit in sessions about budgeting, credit, opening banking accounts and insurance options.

Organizers said the event was designed to make financial education accessible during Financial Literacy Month.

“People need to understand the importance of a checking account, a savings account—how to manage your money. How to invest your money. People need to learn about life insurance,” said Torrecka Davis, organizer.

Crown Her Mentoring will host a mental health awareness event on May 23. Open enrollment for new mentees will begin on May 10.

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Augusta, GA

Lane Bryant to close Augusta Mall store this weekend

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1 day ago

April 18, 2026

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Lane Bryant to close Augusta Mall store this weekend

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Shoppers in Augusta will soon lose a longtime retail option, as Lane Bryant’s store inside Augusta Mall is set to close for good this weekend.

Employees at Lane Bryant inside Augusta Mall confirmed that the store will permanently close starting Sunday, April 19.

After the closure, the nearest Lane Bryant location for customers will be in Lexington.

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