Augusta, GA
Augusta Dream Center Back to School Bash
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Augusta Dream Center Back to School Bash
The back to bash was truly a selfless act but on by Augusta Dream Center that warmed so hearts today.
Before the door even opened there were 400 people already waiting, and the number of people attending just grew and grew.
With first day of classes is just days away.
Parents say they still have a few things to cross off the “to return to school” list.
“Clothes, shoes, back to school, supplies, you know, book bags, and even just a Bible, said” Danielle Ward.
Those at the Augusta Dream’ Center say their annual back to school bash is a way to take away the financial stress that comes with the first day.
“The vision is really to empower kids in our city. So now I feel like it’s even more important than ever, just because of the economic comment here with inflation and everything, everything is expensive,” said Kelly Newman Director of Augusta Dream Center.
Coming from a family with 6 children, Ava Grace Green, says she’s seen the struggle firsthand.
“Really helpful, because we have a super big family, like I have six siblings, so it’s super helpful to come and get some help with some of this stuff, especially going back to school, because it’s super successful,” said Ava Grace Green.
The rising 9th grader says the bash is more than a blessing.
“Think it’s a big blessing to be able to come here and just feel supported like by your community, like you do when you’re here, said Green.”
And to feel loved and supported by the community was the goal.
“So our hope is that we can just be kind and just resource our community and help kids start the school year off strong,” said Newman.
“Not only help us, but even, you know, help many families as well. Because, you know, you don’t know where your blessings come from,” said Ward.
There is another Back to School Bash on Sunday with kids at Olmstead Homes from 2 to 4.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Several health events in Augusta on Tuesday are offering help to those who need medical care.
Department of Public Health mobile clinic
The Department of Public Health mobile clinic will be at Christenberry Fieldhouse on Tuesday.
Officials say the clinic makes it easier to receive care for those who don’t have transportation.
The clinic will be at the 3109 Wrightsboro Road from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
You can receive sports, work and school physicals, diabetes management, WIC referrals, vaccines and more.
The mobile clinic offers private exam rooms, wheelchair-accessible lifts and modern medical equipment.
For more information on the mobile clinic and what stops it will take, visit www.ecphd.com/wego.
Annual Horizon Truckers Clinic
The fourth annual health fair for bus and shuttle driver employees with Horizon Motor Coach will be held on Tuesday at Julian Smith Casino, 2200 Broad Street.
This event will start at 11 a.m.
In partnership with the Augusta Lions Club, the Augusta University’s College of Nursing, Georgia Prevention Institute, College of Allied Health Sciences, the Dental College of Georgia and the Georgia Cancer Center make the event possible.
The health fair is designed to help prevent and identify health issues as well as providing mock DOT exams, dental examinations and nutrition advice.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – An Anderson County victim was flown to the Augusta burn center after a bedroom fire Sunday night.
The Pendleton Fire Department said the victim was unconscious and was found in the kitchen area of the home.
The bedroom door was closed during the fire, so the rest of the home was not damaged, according to officials.
The victim’s current condition and the cause of the fire are unknown.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – An actor with Augusta ties is “fighting for his life” after he was hospitalized, according to reports.
Quinton Aaron is known as the gentle giant who brought Michael Oher to life in The Blind Side alongside Sandra Bullock, according to a GoFundMe page.
TMZ reports Aaron was hospitalized last week in Atlanta after he was walking up stairs when his legs suddenly stopped functioning, causing him to collapse.
The GoFundMe says Aaron on life support due to a severe blood infection.
His manager told TMZ doctors are running tests and evaluating Aaron’s condition, but there is no word on what caused the fall at this time.
Aaron was born in Bronx, NY, but grew up in Augusta, according to the Greater Augusta Art Council’s website.
Aaron made his film debut as Q in “Be Kind Rewind”, starring Mos Def and Jack Black.
Aaron has also made debuts in “Law & Order” and “The Baby Pact”.
In 2010, he was nominated for the Black Reel Awards, the BET Award, the NAACP Image Award, the Teen Choice Award and the MTV Movie & TV Award. In 2017, he also received the International Christian Film Festival Award.
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