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North Augusta, Cross Creek protect their spots in region standings

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North Augusta, Cross Creek protect their spots in region standings


AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The high school basketball playoffs are just two weeks away, and on Friday night teams across the CSRA were battling for their region titles.

North Augusta went on the road to face Aiken.

The Lady Jackets dominated their matchup from start to finish, and went on to win 60-30. Kennedi Wright, Ashley, Walker, and Celena Grant all stepped up big time to help the Lady Jackets move to 5-0 in region play.

On the boys’ side, North Augusta jumped out to an early 8-0 lead, courtesy of back to back threes by Junior Forward DaRon Dunbar. Aiken kept the game close for most of the way, but when it mattered most, the Jackets got the job done, 56-42. The North Augusta boys’ team is also still unbeaten in region play.

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Back in Augusta, Cross Creek went head to head with ARC, in a game that certainly impacted the region championship hopes for both teams.

It was a one point game late in the third quarter, but the Razorbacks took control on the fourth, and cruised to the victory, 55-45, protecting their spot atop the region standings.



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10th annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival draws crowds despite heat

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The 10th annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival brought families to the Augusta Fairgrounds on Friday despite the muggy heat.

Cultural and community-focused events, live music performances and food trucks were available at the celebration.

Tonia Hill, attending the Juneteenth celebration, said she loves the holiday and is supporting the community, though she acknowledged the weather conditions.

“I love Juneteenth. And I’m supporting everybody. It’s hot. It’s hot. It’s hot,” Hill said.

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The festival runs until 10 p.m.

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Augusta Dream Center sees surge in families needing food as summer begins

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta Dream Center is seeing more families turn to its food pantry this summer as children lose access to school lunches.

Organizations like the Augusta Dream Center see a surge in families who relied on school lunches during the academic year, according to Hallie Kohan, assistant director.

“We see a lot more families that have young kids who are in need that simply don’t have those meals they are normally getting,” Kohan said. “We see an influx of families that come through.”

Demand is up, but the food supply is not keeping pace.

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“Right now we are having some food distribution issues so while we are seeing an increase in families, we are seeing a decrease in the amount of food coming through our doors,” Kohan said.

The center is asking the community to host food drives or donate kid-friendly items such as mac and cheese and oatmeal.

Every Sunday the Dream Center opens its doors for a hot meal, serving as many as 120 people.

“Families can come in and get their hot meal. They sit down, it’s dignified, it’s a diner,” Kohan said. “It’s a welcoming experience for kids to come in and not feel like they are in need.”

No paperwork is required to receive help.

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“Just because you think someone is in a great situation, in today’s economy you never know,” Kohan said. “It could be your neighbor, mom, or best friend.”

The Augusta Dream Center food pantry is open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon and Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. Hot meals are served Sundays from 5 to 6 p.m.

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Progress continues on James Brown Linear Park in downtown Augusta

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Construction continues on the James Brown Linear Park in downtown Augusta, with ceiling tiles now installed inside the park structures.

The tiles feature designs showcasing the Godfather of Soul from different years in his career.

According to the city, the completed park will include an interactive water feature that will “dance” to Brown’s greatest hits. A statue of the music icon will return to a new stage at the park.

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