Augusta, GA
Despite Augusta families fight for stronger laws, report shows decrease in overdose deaths
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT)- Despite Augusta families fighting for stronger overdose laws, a new report from the CDC found that overdose deaths are down in Georgia and across the country.
Though the new decrease in deaths, this week two people in Burke County were charged under the new fentanyl overdose law called “Austin’s Law”, and we talked to a family of another victim in a different case.
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Reports show Georgia deaths are down nearly 6%. This is the first change in an increasing trend since 2011.
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Carrollton Police Chief Joel Richards says the number of overdose deaths is still too high in their community. He’s a part of the FentanylStopsHere campaign. You can see signs across the county.
“We have the resources for mental health, substance abuse homelessness, it’s just getting people to use it,” said Richards.
Grieving family members turned advocates work to saving others.
Zaneta Jones lost her husband Nicholas to an overdose when he was 22 years old. Jones meets with people in active addiction to try to lead them to sobriety.
“I kept thinking he was going to come home and I’m going to get him back and now I don’t get that and that’s what makes it so hard,” said Jones.
The average age for overdose deaths is getting younger. Overdoses are the leading cause of death of people 18 to 45.
Bruce Guthrie lost his son Cody to an overdose at 29 years old. He now speaks at school and public events to warn about the dangers of fentanyl.
“I remember standing outside of the hospital while they brought out the body bag. I made myself watch and I decided there, I was going to fight or die behind him. When I was at Carrollton High School, I opened it up to questions. The question that knocked me over, a high schooler asking me how he could help his friend who was in addictive addiction,” said Guthrie.
Guthrie and Jones now advocate for change in their community. They’re optimistic about the new study, but they are not done with their advocacy work.
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Augusta, GA
Balanced Scoring Attack Leads the Augusta Women to an Easy Win on Senior Day – Augusta University
Augusta, Ga. – Six Augusta players had at least eight points as the Augusta University women rolled Middle Georgia 69-44 on senior day at Christenberry Fieldhouse. With the win, the Jaguars clinch a first round home game in the upcoming Peach Belt Conference tournament. The Jaguars improve to 13-6 in the conference and 18-8 overall. The Knights are 9-9 in conference play and 16-9 overall.
Amari Jackson led the Jags with 15 points and eight rebounds. Quinasia Abercrombie added 11 points as did Camerah Langston, who tallied a career high. Langston also hit three three-pointers.
The Jaguars led 31-23 at the half and then dominated the final 20 minutes outscoring the Knights 38-21. AU’s defense was outstanding and held Middle Georgia to 26% shooting for the game while the Jags hit on 47% of their shots. AU was out rebounded but forced 21 Middle Georgia turnovers. The Jaguars also went 9-18 from three-point range while the Knights made just 1 of 18.
Elyse Autrey and Sa’Niah Dorsey each had nine points with Cierra McGinlay added eight points in the winning effort.
Augusta wraps up the regular season on Wednesday night when they host North Georgia with tip-off scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Frank Booker, a former Westside High School athlete and professional basketball player, has died. He was 61.
Booker played collegiate basketball at Bowling Green before being drafted by the New Jersey Nets in 1987.
He later signed a professional contract in Iceland, where he led the league in scoring three times and was named an All-Star four times.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Augusta Tomorrow is unveiling its 2035 Vision plan on Friday at the Augusta Marriott.
Leaders say 2035 Vision is a a long-range master plan that could shape what downtown Augusta looks and feels like for the next decade and beyond, while also strengthening ties with North Augusta.
The plan centers on tangible ideas, like a “5-Minute Downtown” where daily needs are within walking distance, expanded riverfront activation, stronger trail connections and residential growth.
Leaders say the unveiling is a chance to show viewers what could become the blueprint for Augusta’s next chapter and break down what it would mean for taxpayers, businesses and growth on both sides of the river.
The unveiling will take place at the Augusta Marriott at 11 a.m.
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