Augusta, GA
Tech hub offers creative engagement for Augusta kids
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – 3D printers, a sound mixer, a green screen, headphones and more are all at the Augusta Richmond County Public Library.
On Friday, the public got a first look at the new tech hub.
It’s a new space brought on by teens and what they felt would be innovative for the library.
Director Emanuel Mitchell took that feedback and brought it to life.
“For the next generation, it opens the door to let them know yes the library is a place for books, but it’s also a place to inspire you. To go from using a 3D printer to pulling books on a 3-D printer, to wanting to know more about how they work,” said Mitchell.
Inside you’ll find just about anything for the creative mind — two 3d printers, a 3d laser printer, a green screen and music production equipment.
“We also have something for the child at heart for those that have VHS and no longer can find a VCR. We have now the technology to digitize that to a thumb drive so the memories can live on,” said Mitchell.
Tonia Gibbons with the public library board of trustees says having something like this sets kids on the right path.
“A lot of times we want children to grow up and be successful, but we don’t necessarily always give them the tools, or they don’t have access, so for the library to be that place and it’s a safe space. It’s a place where they can come, relax, and do what they need to do, but learn, grow, and hopefully go off and do great things and come back to the city of Augusta,” she said.
And kids are already enjoying the space, like Maurice Norman who initially said he was not too thrilled about coming to the library until he saw the tech hub.
“I initially thought it was going to be a little boring, but after I saw lots of fun stuff, it was fun, exciting. I even wanted to 3D print something,” he said.
You can start signing up to use the tech hub on Monday.
This is only phase one. The library plans on adding a recording studio as well as a classroom for coding instruction and script writing. Construction for phase two will start next year.
The tech hub was made possible through a city grant.
You do have to have a library card to use the space.
For more information, visit the library’s website.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Volunteers came together Saturday to help clean up an Augusta neighborhood.
The cleanup took place on Wheeless Road and Dorn Road.
Jeremiah Atkinson started the event as a way to clean up trash dumped in the area and help the community.
He said they had at least 30 bags picked up as of Saturday morning.
“My message is if you see one piece of trash, pick it up and help Augusta clean it up because I feel like that would be more efficient, just pick up one piece of trash a day, just one to help out the community,” Atkinson said.
Organizers also provided snacks for volunteers.
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Housing costs are often the biggest Georgians deal with every month, so it’s important to try and save money where possible.
Last week, WalletHub released its ranking of the most affordable cities to buy a home. It analyzed 300 cities based on 10 metrics, with the biggest weight going to housing affordability and cost per square foot.
Best city to buy a home in Georgia?
Augusta ranked the highest among Georgia cities, ranking 8th overall and 3rd best in the midsized cities list.
Augusta real estate prices
According to Zillow, as of March, the median list price for a house in Georgia is $205,000 with a median sale price of $187,283. About 57% of sales are under the list price.
The average rent, as of April, is $1,365 per month.
Augusta cost of living
The MIT Living Wage Calculator reports the hourly pay needed to support yourself and/or your family, assuming full-time employment. For Richmond County (Augusta), it’s $20.31 for one adult, $28.16 for a two-adult household with one working, and $14.08 for a two-adult household with both working.
Children obviously increase the wage needed. Depending on how many adults are working, the necessary pay figures may increase by up to $13 for just one child, with more needed for additional children.
Worst city to buy a home in Georgia?
The Georgia city with the lowest ranking on the list overall was Sandy Springs. However, with 300 cities, landing at No. 151 doesn’t make it nearly the worst in the nation. Sandy Springs was No. 56 on the small cities list.
What are the best cities to buy a home in US?
- Flint, MI
- Detroit, MI
- Surprise, AZ
- Yuma, AZ
- Akron, OH
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Memphis, TN
- Augusta, GA
- Indianapolis, IN
- Cleveland, OH
Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for USA Today. Find him on Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@gannett.com.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Senate candidate Derek Dooley made several visits to the area on Friday.
Dooley had stops in both Lincolnton and Augusta on May 29 and was joined by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp for his “Georgia First” tour. He spoke about one of the issues he finds in politics.
“But the other piece of it is the corruption. People sit on these committees. They have access to information that none of us have. And then you look up 2 or 3 years down the road and their wealth is just skyrocketing,” Dooley said. “You’re outperforming every investor out there. And I think it’s shameful. I think it erodes trust. It’s something that I will never do.”
“Politicians were out there getting paid. They were coming back home. They’re raising money and campaigning while the government shut down,” Kemp said. “What Derek’s saying, if he’s up there, we’re not going to allow legislators to get paid. We’re going to take away their benefits. That way, you won’t ever have another shutdown again.”
Dooley is facing Congressman Mike Collins in a runoff for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate.
The winner of the Republican nomination will face incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff in November.
Photojournalist credit: Regynal McKie
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