Augusta, GA
Last week of early voting in Georgia presidential primary
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Here’s what you need to know about the last week of early voting in the Georgia presidential preference primary.
In Richmond County
In Richmond County, advance voting is taking place from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, plus Feb. 24 and March 2 at:
- The Linda W. Beazley Community Room in the Augusta-Richmond County Municipal Building, 535 Telfair St.
- The Charles Evans Community Center 1866 Highland Ave.
- The Robert Howard Community Center 103 Diamond Lakes Way.
- The Warren Road Recreation Center 300 Warren Road.
On March 3, advance voting will take place in the Beazley Room only from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The last day to vote advance will be March 8.
Election Day voting will be available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on March 12, and all polling locations in Augusta-Richmond County will be open.
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Voters must report to their assigned precinct to vote on Election Day.
All voters voting in person whether in advance or on Election Day must provide one of the six acceptable forms of photo identification.
Sample ballots will be available at voting sites or can be viewed at www.augustaga.gov/vote.
Voting by mail is underway, and applications are being accepted until March 1. Interested persons must apply by submitting an absentee ballot request at www.augustaga.gov/vote. Applications can be mailed to our office at 535 Telfair St., Suite 500, Augusta GA, 30901, by fax at 706-821-2814, or by email at richmondelections@augustaga.gov.
Mail-in ballots must be received by 7 p.m. March 12.
Voters who cast an absentee ballot by mail do not have to provide a reason for voting by mail.
In Columbia County
In Columbia County, advance voting is taking place through March 8 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, as well as 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 24 and March 2.
Voting is taking place at Building G3 of the Columbia County Government Center in Evand and at the former Euchee Creek Library in Grovetown.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Students showcased drones they built during a two-week summer camp at Augusta Regional Airport on Friday.
12 junior and high school students attended the camp, where they learned to fly and build drones designed to help others.
Anderson Puryear, a student, said the camp focused on delivering small medical supplies.
“It was focused on delivering small medical supplies like an EPI pen or glucose packet for like diabetics and for people with allergies in need in the real world that could obviously help save lives, and if people are like in a place in a boat or like in the desert or in the forest where they can’t easily access those supplies it can save their lives,” Puryear said.
The airport partnered with Georgia Tech, state troopers and the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Department for the Air Edu Summer Camp.
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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.
The festival runs until 10 p.m.
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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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