Augusta, GA
Augustans share frustrations as search continues for city administrator
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The search for a permanent city administrator in Augusta is closing in on two years.
It’s arguably one of the most important jobs in running Augusta’s government, but multiple votes to decide on a candidate have failed.
The Coalition for Action in Downtown Augusta called a public meeting on Monday to talk about the frustrations surrounding the search for a permanent administrator with tensions running high.
Coalition founder Kevin De L’Aigle responded to a surprise guest in attendance.
“To be called a liar is not something I will accept,” he said.
It was in response to Christopher Douse, Interim Administrator Takiyah Douse’s husband, who fired back at shots about his wife, saying they do live in Augusta, which refuted online claims they live in Beech Island.
“That’s fine because you don’t have to accept it because the facts are the facts. When you began to defame someone’s character, even though you used freedom of speech, you are wrong sir,” Christopher Douse said back to De L’Aigle.
We confirmed a legal permanent address for Douse in Augusta.
People in attendance also voiced a need for a change in the rules. Favoring a vote for the mayor, voters will get the chance to decide on that in May.
They also want to find a way to prevent commissioners from abstaining, which is what has created this gridlock in the first place.
“No progress made is intolerable and these people need to be voted out this year,” said De L’Aigle.
While it’s not clear when the commission will make another attempt to vote on a permanent city administrator, the vote is still between the Interim Takiyah Douse and longtime city employee Tameka Allen.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Georgia Gubernational candidate Geoff Duncan made another appearance in Augusta on Monday, speaking at the IBEW Local 1579 on Reynolds Street.
Duncan is one of the three candidates vying for the Democratic nomination. Duncan said when he served as lieutenant governor of the state, he fought to expand access to health care in rural communities. He said if he’s elected, he’ll focus on lowering costs in other areas.
Duncan stopped by NewsChannel 6 ahead of the campaign stop to speak about his plans.
“Look, 90% of Georgians know what they’re talking about when they want to pass commonsense gun legislation like universal background checks, red flag laws, and in-home safe storage laws. As governor, I want to lead the charge, and I want to give political cover to those Republicans that want to do the right thing, build those consensus around those bills,” Duncan said. “I hope to get some of them the cosign that legislation. Because it meets people where they’re at. It’s common sense. Look, I don’t want anybody to ever walk by a television screen and make another excuse for a mass shooting when it could have been stopped. With just common sense laws that are on the books.”
Photojournalist credit: Regynal McKie
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Golden Harvest Food Bank is partnering with local legal organizations for the 15th Annual Georgia Food Frenzy.
The fundraising competition is held in partnership with Feeding Georgia, the Office of the Georgia Attorney General, the State Bar of Georgia, and the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia.
The two-week competition runs from April 20th through May 1st, and every dollar raised stays local, supporting Golden Harvest’s work across the state of Georgia.
Groups can register at www.galegalfoodfrenzy.org/sign-up, and registration will remain open throughout the competition.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Georgia gubernatorial candidate Geoff Duncan campaigned in Augusta ahead of Election Day, making stops at two churches and meeting with local faith leaders.
The former lieutenant governor visited Good Hope Baptist Church on Cedar Street, where he spoke with the Greater Augusta Interfaith Coalition’s “Music to the Polls” group.
Duncan told us that, if elected governor, he wants to expand Medicaid, pass what he called “common-sense gun legislation,” and create more economic opportunities statewide. He also pointed to affordability concerns impacting families and businesses.
“I want to take $1.7 billion of our state’s fund and wrap it around the axle of poverty,” Duncan said, adding that he wants to lower child care costs and improve temporary assistance programs.
Duncan also stopped at Miles Memorial Church on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
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