Augusta, GA
Roundup of sheriff races across the CSRA on Election Day
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Across the CSRA, there are several sheriff races happening on Tuesday. Voters get to decide who will win.
Here’s a list of sheriff races across the two-state.
Aiken County
- Republican Marty Sawyer won the Aiken County sheriff’s race against Democrat Lucas Grant. As of Wednesday morning, Sawyer received 63.3% of votes over Grant’s 36.7%.
Burke County
- Incumbent Democrat Alfonzo Williams and Republican Brad Capitosti are fighting for the seat. We are still waiting for results on this race.
Jefferson County
- Democrat Gary Hutchins won the Jefferson County sheriff’s race over Republican Colby Harrell. As of 9:50 p.m., Hutchins had received 74.3% of votes while Harrell had received 25.7% of votes.
McCormick County
- Republican Chad Cox won the title of McCormick County sheriff over Democrat Tim Kelly. As of 9:05 p.m., Cox had received 63.3% of votes over Kelly’s 36.7%.
Screven County
- Republican Norman Royal and Democrat Mike Kile go head-to-head for the sheriff’s seat. We are still waiting for results on this race.
Wilkes County
- Republican Darrell Powers won the Wilkes County sheriff’s race against Democrat Detric Jones. As of 9:42 p.m., Powers had received 52.4% of votes compared to Jones’ 47.6%.
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NJ apartment dwellers, renters have these options for help with rent
State and local officials say several programs are designed to help low and moderate-income households stay housed in the face of financial distress.
As rent prices continue to strain budgets, a new study is highlighting where Georgians can save the most by splitting housing costs.
According to a report from SmartAsset, some cities in Georgia offer major savings for renters who choose to live with a roommate.
Here’s what to know.
Where can you save the most in Georgia?
The study ranks Augusta as the top city in Georgia for roommate savings, and No. 6 in the country.
Renters there can save about 45% on monthly rent, or roughly $450 per month, by sharing an apartment.
Here’s how the costs compare in Augusta:
- One-bedroom rent: $1,000
- Two-bedroom rent: $1,100
- Estimated monthly savings with a roommate: $450
Why are roommate savings so high?
With rent prices rising, splitting costs has become one of the easiest ways to cut monthly expenses.
The study shows that sharing rent can significantly reduce housing costs, especially in cities where prices have climbed in recent years.
How does Georgia compare to the rest of the country?
Here’s the top 10 cities in the US for saving with a roomate:
- Cleveland, OH
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Jersey City, NJ
- Memphis, TN
- Boise, ID
- Augusta, GA
- New Haven, CT
- Chattanooga, TN
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Shreveport, LA
Methodology
The study analyzed 100 U.S. cities using rental data from March 2025 to March 2026 from Zumper, comparing one-bedroom rents to half the cost of two-bedroom apartments to estimate savings from sharing with a roommate.
For more information, visit smartasset.com/data-studies/roommate-savings-2026.
Vanessa Johns is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@gannett.com.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Families had the chance to sharpen their money skills at a financial literacy event hosted by local nonprofit Crown Her Mentoring at the Bernie Ward Community Center.
The free event offered resources for all ages, from kids learning the basics to adults planning for their financial future.
Attendees could sit in sessions about budgeting, credit, opening banking accounts and insurance options.
Organizers said the event was designed to make financial education accessible during Financial Literacy Month.
“People need to understand the importance of a checking account, a savings account—how to manage your money. How to invest your money. People need to learn about life insurance,” said Torrecka Davis, organizer.
Crown Her Mentoring will host a mental health awareness event on May 23. Open enrollment for new mentees will begin on May 10.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Shoppers in Augusta will soon lose a longtime retail option, as Lane Bryant’s store inside Augusta Mall is set to close for good this weekend.
Employees at Lane Bryant inside Augusta Mall confirmed that the store will permanently close starting Sunday, April 19.
After the closure, the nearest Lane Bryant location for customers will be in Lexington.
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