Members of the Augusta-area community are mourning the loss of Bryce Adair, who died following a car accident Wednesday in Ohio to work at the Memorial Golf Tournament as a CBS production assistant.

Who was Bryce Adair?

Adair was from Martinez, graduating from Lakeside High School where he played basketball. According to a CBS obituary, he went on to study communications at Valdosta State University and work there as an intramural supervisor. Two of his other career highlights include Augusta National merchandiser and Augusta GreenJackets audio operator.

CBS said Adair contributed to live sports production and broadcasting operations, ensuring coverage at major sporting events ran smoothly and production standards were maintained at a high level. The company said he was known for having a consistently positive energy, reliability, and willingness to support his team.

Here were some of the memorial social media posts made by Adair’s family and friends:

• “Your smile’s the embodiment of the sun; a warmth we shall always remember.”
• “Bryce’s talent was undeniable, and the world is a little dimmer without him in it. He will be missed but never forgotten.”
• “This really broke my heart. I remember hiring him as an employee at the Family Y Prime Time. Such a kind, gentle soul. Praying for the family.”

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Community members gathered Sunday to honor those who lost their lives to gun violence as part of Wear Orange Weekend.

A memorial was held at Jordan Grove Baptist Church, bringing together several organizations to spread awareness about gun violence prevention.

Wear Orange Weekend honors 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton, who was shot and killed on a playground in Chicago in 2013. Orange was her favorite color.

Several organizations participated in the event, including Moms Demand Action, Georgia Shift, Community in Action and Grieving Families of Youth Violence.

Organizers said ending violence is a community effort.

“Today may be our day, but tomorrow could be any day, don’t wait till it hits your front door step, get involved now because your voice may be the one that makes the difference in our community with your family or any loved one,” said Phyllis Jackson of Moms Demand Action.

“I want to thank the CSRA Community in Action, Georgia Shift, as well as Moms Demand Action for coming together to see a need to know we are here to stop gun violence in our area,” said Rev. Anthony Walker, co-founder of CSRA Community in Action.

The weekend also included a gun-violence panel discussion and a walk. Organizers said they are always looking for volunteers.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The city’s planting plan for Broad Street lays out the future landscape of Broad Street, from ADA accessible sidewalks to a separate bike path.

The plan also lists the types of trees and shrubs that will fill the now bare Broad Street.

But senior investigative reporter Lize Ownes found the plans are missing some crucial information.

The city has identified what types of trees and shrubs will go downtown, but not exactly where. The city has not said when it will begin planting. The planting plan also does not outline a long-term maintenance plan for the future greenery on Broad Street.

What the plan includes

Blueprints and architectural designs make envisioning Broad Street’s new look difficult without engineering expertise.

Augusta Richmond County’s planting plan includes several types of maple trees, including the Trident Maple, according to Joe, a tree specialist at Cold Creek Nurseries. The plan also includes willow oak trees.

The county’s planting plan also includes bringing back what was once the most predominant tree downtown: the elm. Years of neglect combined with Hurricane Helene wiped out many of the elms that once lined Broad Street.

Shade trees come with roots, space and maintenance requirements, Joe said.

Ground cover is also on the list. The plan includes Asiatic jasmine, an evergreen ground cover that stays low to the ground and spreads. The plan also includes liriope, a grass-like plant.

What’s missing from the plan

The planting plans do not answer several questions.

The plans do not say who will maintain the trees or what the long-term maintenance plan is. The plans do not say when planting will start or where each tree and shrub will go on which block of Broad Street.

Joe said he cannot say whether the tree choices will work downtown based on the information provided.

The engineering director was tied up in meetings and unavailable for comment. The Augusta Tree Commission received the same planting plans last week and is reviewing them.