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Augusta celebrates Dr. King’s legacy in annual MLK Day Parade

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Augusta celebrates Dr. King’s legacy in annual MLK Day Parade


AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The storms moved out just in time for Augusta to host its Martin Luther King Junior day parade.

Bands from the Academy of Richmond County, Lucy C. Laney High School, Cross Creek High School and Many more took to the streets of Laney Walker and James Brown Boulevard, showing off their pride for the civil rights activist.

The sound of gratitude and pride for Dr. King’s sacrifice rang out through Augusta.

From city leaders, to bands, to motorcycle clubs, hundreds of people from Augusta came out to celebrate.

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“We’ve been doing this event for about the last 20 years and we gone continue to keep coming out here to support Augusta. Martin Luther King fought for justice and we want to always show that what he fought for was not in vein,” said President of South Augusta Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club, Martin Session.

Keeping the dream alive, it’s why Aniyah Parker brings her kids to the parade every year.

“Imma teach one. Teach my kids, let them know ‘Hey this is Martin Luther King, this is what he’s done, this is why we celebrate him. This is why we honor him, you know in January,” she said.

For many people, the parade is a way to celebrate the freedom we gained from his sacrifices and a way to spend time with family.

“I’m really actually excited for..I can throw out candy and I can…I can just be in the parade and share my family,” said attendee, Rayna Patterson.

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From James Brown Blvd., to Laney Walker, and ending on 11th St., two hours of floats, music, and dancing filling Augusta with spirit.

“Martin Luther King is the epitome of what it means for us as a black community. You know black folks, he fought for our civil rights,” said attendee, Maureen Ruiz.

It’s the first of many celebrations going into the holiday celebrating Dr. King.

If you’d like a full list of events for the weekend, click here.

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Augusta Men Drop Overtime Thriller to Georgia College and State – Augusta University

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Augusta, Ga. – In a game that saw 19 lead changes, Georgia College and State prevailed over Augusta 99-91 in overtime Saturday at Christenberry Fieldhouse. The Jaguars fall to 2-2 in Peach Belt Conference play and 6-7 overall. The Bobcats are now 3-0 in conference play and 6-2 overall.

C.J. Jones of GCSU was the star of this one as he poured in 42 points to lead all scorers and also grabbed eight rebounds in the win.

The Jaguars fell behind midway through the second half, but with just one second left in regulation, T.J. Baker hit a three-pointer to send the game into overtime. But in the extra period, GCSU outscored AU 18-10 for the winning margin. 

Luis Nonfon, who had another double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds, started the scoring in overtime and gave the Jags the 83-81 lead. GCSU then rattled off five straight points to take the lead, one they would not surrender. 

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The Jaguars had five players in double figures led by Elías Pálsson who tallied 22 points while grabbing eight rebounds. T.J. Baker and Tobias Prall each had 18 points while Charlie McBeath scored 13. 

Augusta hit on just 35% of their shots from the field while GCSU hit on 52.5%. The Bobcats outscored Augusta 46-22 in the paint and went 8-18 from three-point range while Augusta finished 10 of 29 from deep. From the foul line, both teams went 29-36. 

Other than Nonfon grabbing double figures in rebounds, Pálsson eight rebounds and was a perfect 12-12 from the foul line. 

Next up for the Jaguars will be a battle with Reinhardt University on Thursday at 11 a.m., part of Columbia County Education Day. 

 

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Richmond County deputies searching for suspect after armed robbery on Wheeler Road

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Richmond County started a search for an armed robbery suspect Saturday evening.

They started the search on the 3700 block of Wheeler Road after an alleged armed robbery at an SRP ATM.

The suspect is described as a 40-year-old black male, wearing all black, a face mask and a camouflage jacket.

The suspect fled the area on foot in an unknown direction.

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The sheriff’s office used K9 Units, along with the drone unit, to search.

This investigation is in its early stages, and no further information is available at this time.



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Aerospace program milestone reached at Thompson Farm in Augusta

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Students at Richmond County Technical Magnet School achieved a milestone by launching their 500th non-kit rocket.

Students launched rockets at Thompson Farm in Augusta. The launch is part of the school’s aerospace program that has been part of their STEM curriculum since 2014.

The Augusta Fire Department collaborated with the group for the launch.

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