Augusta, GA
Augusta Eats: Wetzel’s Pretzels introduced to Augusta with food truck. Local storefront planned
A national chain has officially planted its flag in the Augusta area.
Wetzel’s Pretzels now has a food truck operating in the area, the first of the chain’s trucks in Georgia and only the second of any kind of Wetzel’s in the Peach State. The other one is a Lawrenceville storefront more than 100 miles away.
The truck is owned by Troy and Nancy Akers, who previously operated the Crumbl Cookies’ Evans location. Every time they were around Florida, they would make a special trip to Disney Springs just to get a pretzel, so they were very excited to provide a closer option.
“It’s awesome!” Nancy Akers said. “We’re just constantly looking for things that we like when we go out of town or when we go on vacation and we’re like, “O.K. this is fun. How can we bring this back to Augusta?”
Wetzel’s staples are their sweeter options like the original salty and “Sinful Cinnamon,” but they also offer more savory options like “Pepperoni Twist” and “Jalapeño Cheese Melt.” They also have their own variations of pigs in a blanket called “Wetzel Dogs” and different bite-sized pieces of pretzel. There are also a range of dips.
Nancy Akers said there has already been a lot of interest from local events and neighborhoods, so they will largely stay in the Augusta area, but they do have the capability to go further. They hope to one day open local storefronts to complement the food truck.
Those interested in following the Augusta food truck and its stops can visit the “Wetzel’s Pretzels – Augusta, GA” Facebook page.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has made multiple arrests in a deadly shooting that left one teenager dead and another injured early Saturday morning.
According to deputies, the incident happened June 20, at approximately 12:50 a.m. in the 200 block of Warren Road, where authorities responded to reports of shots fired involving two gunshot victims.
When deputies arrived, they located two 18-year-old men from Augusta.
Officials identified the victims as Eric Markquis Bartley Miller and Joseph Lamar Thomas.
Investigators say Miller sustained at least one gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Thomas was also found with at least one gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under active investigation.
As of Saturday afternoon, three teenage suspects have been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
18-year-old Dmihjay Collins, 17-year-old Tayshaun Thomas, and 17-year-old Joseph Thomas have all been arrested and charged with Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of Machine Guns. They are all currently being held at the Webster Detention Center.
A fourth teenager, 17-year-old Reante Byrd was also arrested, but investigators have not linked him to the murder case. Byrd has been charged with Possession of a Pistol or Revolver by a Person Under the Age of 18. He is also being held in the Webster Detention Center.
No further details in the investigation have been released.
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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