Augusta, GA
Numerous people gather over Memorial Day weekend to watch the Augusta Air show
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Another Augusta Air Show is in the books with performances from the Growler team, the Navy Legacy Flight, the Remax Parachute team, the F-22 Raptor Demo team and many more.
The show over Memorial Day weekend also helps honor those who have served.
The rain didn’t stop people from coming out to enjoy the show either.
People even gathered outside of where the main event was held and were sitting on top of their cars, setting up chairs and pulling out their binoculars to watch the planes fly by.
Planes flying across the sky with a sound so loud, you can’t help but watch in awe.
“They kind of encourage you to get ear muffs on the way in, we didn’t hear that so we let it go. But it was great, a great sound it really shook you to your core,” said Tucker Strane, who attended the show.
Planes flipping, turning and showing all kinds of skills for people who were following along from land.
“It’s really cool being out here on the runway. That’s where we’re standing right on. It’s fantastic, really loud plans and a lot of fun,” said Dylan Scott, who attended the show.
Some even traveled in from out state for the show.
“We’re here from Auburn, Alabama. We’re big fans of even aerospace in general. Scott is a pilot, I’m an aerospace engineer and he just likes jets,” said Strane.
And they’re all making memories that’ll last a lifetime.
“My little brother is an enthusiast with military planes and so when we saw the show I just thought it would be a great idea to come and bring him and give him an experience of a lifetime,” said the Scarborhoh family.
Even creating new interests.
“I can say that at first I wasn’t too enthusiastic because I had to make the drive here I wasn’t necessarily into planes myself but its like you said, experiencing it first hand really sparked my interest with it,” they said.
Many making plans to come back next year.
“Hopefully it’ll be a little cooler, yeah, and not raining,” said Scott.
The air-dot show is part of a traveling performance and if you miss them Sunday you can see them October 26 and 27th in Atlanta.
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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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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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