Augusta, GA

Augusta soccer team gives players a second chance at a dream

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6 months ago

June 4, 2025

Augusta soccer team gives players a second chance at a dream

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta soccer team is playing its first year in the United Premier Soccer League.

Last time we checked in, they were just beginning their season, and though it’s new, they’re already playing like the semi-pros that they are.

The Augusta soccer team is one of the fastest-growing programs in the CSRA.

It is the highest level of soccer in the area, offering a pathway where there wasn’t one otherwise.

Almost a year ago, the Augusta Panthers received an invitation to join the United Premier Soccer League.

They’re currently sitting in second place and are now in contention to be first in their division.

The Panthers are the first semi-pro soccer team in the CSRA.

They have all ages on their roster from 16 to 34, and for many of them, it’s a second chance.

North Augusta’s Caree Collier ended up playing the other kind of football for Georgia Southern, but never felt like he was ready to hang up his soccer cleats for good.

The Panthers offered him a roster spot, and now he’s one step closer to going pro.

“This is a stepping stone because everyone sees this as a developmental stage and I don’t know if everybody wants to go to the professional level, but I know me, personally, I’m going to the professional level because that’s what I practice for every day and I train for it,” said Caree Collier, former Georgia Southern football player. “Playing in the actual stadium, that’s the dream.”

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Augusta, GA

Aerospace program milestone reached at Thompson Farm in Augusta

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2 hours ago

December 13, 2025

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Aerospace program milestone reached at Thompson Farm in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Students at Richmond County Technical Magnet School achieved a milestone by launching their 500th non-kit rocket.

Students launched rockets at Thompson Farm in Augusta. The launch is part of the school’s aerospace program that has been part of their STEM curriculum since 2014.

The Augusta Fire Department collaborated with the group for the launch.

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Savannah woman attacked with acid, recovering at Augusta burn center

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14 hours ago

December 13, 2025

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Savannah woman attacked with acid, recovering at Augusta burn center

SAVANNAH, Ga. – A woman is recovering in Augusta after being attacked with acid earlier this week in Savannah.

Around 8:16 p.m. Wednesday, she was walking around Forsyth Park and a man hiding in the shadows near Whitaker Street suddenly came out and attacked her with an unknown chemical.

The liquid melted through her clothing and headphones.

The victim has been identified as Ashley Wasielewski, of Savannah, according to sources close to her family.

First responders located and treated the victim on scene before transferring her to a local hospital. Wasielewski has now been transferred to a regional burn center for advanced treatment. Sources close to the family said the burn center is in Augusta.

Sources close to the family said Wasielewski is stable after suffering second-degree burns.

Photos of the victim before and after an acid attack in Forsyth Park(N/A)

Savannah police say they don’t believe the attacker was known to the victim.

No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

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Augusta, GA

Red Kettle Campaign short $100K of goal as it enters its final days

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1 day ago

December 12, 2025

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Red Kettle Campaign short 0K of goal as it enters its final days

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Salvation Army of Augusta’s Red Kettle Campaign is working to close a $100,000 gap before Christmas Eve.

With just 11 days left in the 2025 Red Kettle Campaign, the Salvation Army of Augusta is urging the community to rally together.

The Red Kettle Campaign is the largest fundraiser of the year for The Salvation Army.

The campaign funds programs and services that support neighbors in need throughout the entire year.

Every penny donated through the Red Kettles stays in the Augusta area, ensuring local impact.

Proceeds from the campaign directly support the Center of Hope. In addition to providing a safe place to sleep, the Center of Hope operates a soup kitchen that serves approximately 200 meals every day.

In the past year, the Salvation Army has assisted more than 900 local residents through its rent and utility assistance program.

“The Red Kettle represents so much more than a simple donation—it represents hope for families right here in our community,” said Major Jonathan Raymer, Area Commander for The Salvation Army of Augusta.

“Every dollar dropped into the kettle helps provide shelter, meals, case management, and stability for our neighbors who need it most. With just days left in this campaign, we are asking the CSRA to show up in a big way.”

The Salvation Army of Augusta is encouraging community members to donate when they see a Red Kettle. For those who are cashless, donations can be made online at donateaugusta.org.

If you would like to volunteer for the Red Kettle Campaign, visit ringforhope.org.

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