Augusta, GA
Salvation Army hosts free clothing distribution to Helene victims
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Salvation Army of Augusta is hosting a free clothing distribution event on Tuesday at several locations.
Supporting those affected by Hurricane Helene, The Salvation Army of Augusta holds a special Free Clothing Distribution event across its four Family Stores and The Kroc Center.
The event has been made possible through a generous donation from The Pros Fore Clothes Foundation. The event aims to provide essential clothing to families working to rebuild their lives after the hurricane.
The clothing distribution will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29. Clothing will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Distribution locations include:
- South Augusta Family Store: 3206 Peach Orchard Road Unit 7, Augusta
- The Kroc Center of Augusta: 1833 Broad Street, Augusta
- River Watch Family Store: 4099 River Watch Parkway, Martinez
- Thomson Family Store: 2115 Harrison Road SE, Thomson
- North Augusta Family Store: 1751 Knox Avenue, North Augusta
During the event, people in need can provide their clothing sizes, and The Salvation Army staff and volunteers will assist in distributing items in those sizes. While most available clothing items are in youth large and adult sizes, some sizes are limited and may run out quickly.
Major Jonathan Raymer, Area Commander for The Salvation Army of Augusta, said, “Our clothing voucher program works alongside our Family Stores and is available to ensure families have access to essential items when they need them most. We’re grateful for The Pros Fore Clothes Foundation’s support, which will make a lasting impact on many families in Augusta who are still recovering from Hurricane Helene.”
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The second annual Juneteenth trail ride took place on Old Waynesboro Road in Augusta on Saturday.
The event featured trail rides with horses and ATVs, a mechanical bull contest and music.
People shopped at vendors, and there was entertainment for kids, including a petting zoo, inflatables and games.
“It’s really a privilege just to be able to have the opportunity to share my space, to share my area, and to share for an event with so much value, to give back to my community and a place to celebrate,” said Davon Wallace, chief of operations at Crimson Hills.
Wallace said they will be hosting more events, with a haunted trail coming in October.
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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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