Augusta, GA
Georgia city named 1 of the worst for seasonal allergy sufferers
A sick woman sits in bed and cleans her nose. (Photo Illustration by Ute Grabowsky/Photothek via Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Allergy sufferers already know that pollen is everywhere during Georgia’s springtime.
But a new study shows just how prevalent the problem is in the Peach State – with one city named one of the worst for people allergic to pollen in the nation.
What we know:
The study was done by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America to identify the most challenging cities for living with seasonal allergies.
According to the group, more than 100 million people in the U.S. live with allergies or asthma. This makes it even worse that the group says the pollen season starts earlier and lasts longer compared to 30 years ago.
To compile their results, the foundation looked at tree, grass, and pollen scores, over-the-counter allergy medicine use, and the availability of board-certified allergists and immunologists.
After looking at the data, the foundation named Augusta, Georgia the 12th most challenging city for allergy sufferers in the United States. The city scored high on pollen and medicine use.
The only other Georgia city to crack the top 100 was Atlanta, which placed 40th.
Dig deeper:
Taking the top spot for 2025 was Wichita, Kansas, followed by New Orleans and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Memphis, Tennessee rounded out the top five.
The foundation says New Orleans showed the most serious jump from last year, leaping up 32 spots to take second place due to the much higher weed pollen season. The group attributed the spike to Hurricane Francine and record warmth in November.
What you can do:
If you’re one to reach for the tissues, the foundation has a few suggestions to make allergy season a little less painful.
The group suggests using masks on high pollen days and changing clothes after outdoor activities.
You can also wipe off your pets when they come inside and shower before bed to keep pollen out of your blankets.
Cleaning bedding, floors, and fabric furniture once a week, and blinds, curtains, and washable rugs once a month can also help.
You can see the complete list of cities and more suggestions here.
The Source: Information for this story came from a report by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Golden Harvest Food Bank is partnering with local legal organizations for the 15th Annual Georgia Food Frenzy.
The fundraising competition is held in partnership with Feeding Georgia, the Office of the Georgia Attorney General, the State Bar of Georgia, and the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia.
The two-week competition runs from April 20th through May 1st, and every dollar raised stays local, supporting Golden Harvest’s work across the state of Georgia.
Groups can register at www.galegalfoodfrenzy.org/sign-up, and registration will remain open throughout the competition.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Georgia gubernatorial candidate Geoff Duncan campaigned in Augusta ahead of Election Day, making stops at two churches and meeting with local faith leaders.
The former lieutenant governor visited Good Hope Baptist Church on Cedar Street, where he spoke with the Greater Augusta Interfaith Coalition’s “Music to the Polls” group.
Duncan told us that, if elected governor, he wants to expand Medicaid, pass what he called “common-sense gun legislation,” and create more economic opportunities statewide. He also pointed to affordability concerns impacting families and businesses.
“I want to take $1.7 billion of our state’s fund and wrap it around the axle of poverty,” Duncan said, adding that he wants to lower child care costs and improve temporary assistance programs.
Duncan also stopped at Miles Memorial Church on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
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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.
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