Augusta, GA

Local organization raising money to honor MLK with statue

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1 year ago

January 21, 2025

Local organization raising money to honor MLK with statue

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – To honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one local organization is raising money to install a statue in his honor.

Global Race Unity has spent the past few years fundraising, including Monday during a Martin Luther King Day celebration.

We spoke with some of the leaders there on why this statue is so important.

“We want to keep the life and legacy of Dr. King alive,” said Reverend Dr. Larry Fryer/CEO of Global Race Unity Inc.

Getting closer to their goal, but not quite close enough – yet.

“We’ve been awhile at it, but we are hoping now as we continue to pick up momentum to see that we get this done,” said Fryer.

So far they have $183,000 raised of their $250,000 goal.

It’s been a long process. Gaining traction and giving hope they could have the memorial done in the next few years.

“It’s been over 10 years. It’s slow,” said Fryer. “It shouldn’t be and we are encouraging people to please donate.”

So they offer opportunities to donate at events and celebrations across the CSRA like the one at Abeline Church.

Once all of the money is raised, Global Race Unity plans on placing the Martin Luther King Jr. statue close to 10th and broad near the Augusta welcome sign.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is known to be a day of service and a time to come together in the...

“Not only are we looking to keep his life and legacy alive, but we also want to encourage people about the importance of being there for each other, about being educated about the things that are positive in our community where we have had a lot of death and violence,” said Fryer.

Having a consistent reminder of where we came from and who we could be.

“By having Dr. King’s life and legacy before all of us, it keeps it alive, even for young people who don’t even know who he was,” said Fryer.

For more information on how to donate to Global Race Unity visit their website here.

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Protestors in downtown Augusta speak out after strikes on Iran

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10 hours ago

March 1, 2026

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Protestors in downtown Augusta speak out after strikes on Iran

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Local protestors made their voices heard after Israel and the U.S. announced strikes on Iran Saturday, ones that killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reports say.

Protesters lined 13th Street in Downtown Augusta and walked across the river to North Augusta to make sure as many people as possible heard them.

50501 CSRA already had a march planned for Saturday, but in light of the strikes on Iran, decided to expand its focus.

Local leaders spoke about their concerns for the strikes, and roughly 60 people showed up to share theirs as well.

One of the event organizers said to make your voice heard your voice heard.

“Just call your people, call your representatives, if you don’t like that Iran was bombed, I don’t either. But call people and let them know, email them. Let it be relentless. Congress did not approve this. They have a say in this,” Zee Cook said.

The strike is being called “Operation Epic Fury,” with Iran responding with multiple missile and drone strikes across the Middle East.

In a social media post, President Trump said the bombing of the country will continue “as long as necessary.”

People across the world began lining the streets as well in support and against the decision.

Leaders across the world reacted to the news, including those in Georgia and South Carolina.

There’s a protest planned in Charleston and other regional cities this week.

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Lock and Dam Park closing to public for a month in Augusta

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22 hours ago

February 28, 2026

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Lock and Dam Park closing to public for a month in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The city of Augusta announced a temporary closure of New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park.

Closure of the park at 2105 Lock and Dam Road will allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to repair the lock and dam structure.

The park will be closed from March 4 to April 7.

All areas of the park will be closed.

However, the Baurle Boat Ramp will remain open and accessible to the public for fishing and boating activities.

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Augusta 911 call center earns statewide honor

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1 day ago

February 28, 2026

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Augusta 911 call center earns statewide honor

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta 911 center has been named 2025 Communications Center of the Year at the Georgia Emergency Communications Conference in Athens.

The award recognizes excellence in public safety communications, innovation, leadership and service.

The award recognizes a center that demonstrates strong performance in emergency response coordination, training, technology and community engagement.

The Augusta center was selected among agencies statewide for its consistent service, professional standards and coordination with public safety partners.

“This recognition reflects the work our team does every single day,” said Daniel R. Dunlap, 911 director. “Our communications officers are the first point of contact during some of the most difficult moments in a person’s life. They provide reassurance, direction and critical coordination until help arrives. I am incredibly proud of the dedication and strength they show.”

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