Augusta, GA
2 children killed in Augusta house fire
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First/WRDW/WAGT) – The Coroner’s Office has identified two children who were killed in an Augusta home fire early Thursday morning, according to authorities.
The coroner’s office says Taysha Clifford, 10, and Abrey Williams, 7, died at their residence on the 1900 block of Moore Road during a house fire.
Both were pronounced dead on the scene at 2:10 a.m., according to the coroner, and the autopsies have been scheduled.
Augusta fire officials say the call for the fire came in at 1:04 a.m. on the 1900 block of Moore Road.
Upon arrival, officials say firefighters saw flames through the front door and windows but quickly extinguished the fire.
During their primary search, firefighters found Clifford and Williams in a bedroom.
The mother and her 13-year-old daughter, having escaped safely, were transported to Doctors Hospital.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Fire officials advise following these home safety tips, especially during the winter months.
- Keep heating devices away from flammable materials
- Never leave candles unattended
- Ensure your smoke alarms are working properly
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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.
“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.
“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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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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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The city of Augusta is hosting an Independence Day event to celebrate America’s 250th birthday and the city’s 290th birthday.
Augusta is partnering with North Augusta for the event, telling the communities to meet at the river.
There will be food, music, crafts and more. Attendees are asked to bring their own lawn chairs.
The event starts at 5 p.m. with fireworks going off at 9:30 p.m. on July 4.
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