Augusta, GA
Super Bowl Players with ties to Georgia and South Carolina
Photo taken by Ben Parsons
AUGUSTA, Ga. –
Super Bowl LVIII is just two days away and there are plenty of participants that have ties to both the Peach and Palmetto states.
In this article, we will start by grouping the athletes by where they played in college:
- Mecole Hardman, WR, Kansas City Chiefs (Born in Bowman, GA) – Played high school football at Elbert County
- Malik Harring, DE, Kansas City Chiefs (Born in Forsyth, GA) – Played football at Mary Persons High
- Robert Beal Jr., DL, San Francisco 49ers (Grew up in Duluth, GA) – Played for both Norcross and Suwanee
- Chris Conley, WR, San Francisco 49ers – Played for Went to North Paulding High School in Dallas, GA
- Charlie Woerner, TE, San Francisco 49ers – (Born in Tiger, GA) – Played for Rabun County
- Harrison Butker, K, Kansas City Chiefs (Born in Decatur, GA) – Played for The Westminster Schools
- Jordan Mason, RB, San Francisco 49ers (From Tennessee)
- Javon Kinlaw, DT, San Francisco 49ers – Played for Goose Creek High School
- Deebo Samuel, WR, San Francisco 49ers (Born in Inman, SC) – Played for Chapman High School
- Justyn Ross, WR, Kansas City Chiefs – (From Alabama)
- Ray-Ray McLoud III, WR, San Francisco 49ers (From Florida)
- Javon Hargrave, DL, San Francisco 49ers (From North Carolina)
Other football players from Georgia
- Jaylen Watson, CB, Kansas City Chiefs (Born and grew up in Augusta) – Played for Lucy B. Laney, transferred to Curtis Baptist School
- Wanya Morris, OT, Kansas City Chiefs (Born in Grayson, GA) – Played for Grayson High School
Be sure to root on these athletes as they battle for a piece of football history.
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NJ apartment dwellers, renters have these options for help with rent
State and local officials say several programs are designed to help low and moderate-income households stay housed in the face of financial distress.
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.
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. (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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