Augusta, GA
Augusta Honors Joyner on Senior Day, Rolls Past Middle Georgia 91-71 – Augusta University
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Augusta men’s basketball celebrated Senior Day in style Saturday afternoon, rolling past Middle Georgia, 91-71 in Christenberry Fieldhouse. The Jaguars honored senior Evan Joyner prior to tipoff, then matched the moment with a complete performance on both ends to improve to 12-17 overall and 7-12 in Peach Belt play.
Tobias Prall led all scorers with 21 points on 7-of-9 shooting and knocked down 5-of-6 from three to pace a balanced Augusta attack. Luis Nonfon followed with 17 points and eight rebounds, while Charlie McBeath added 16 points and seven rebounds, going 3-for-6 from beyond the arc.
Augusta used an early burst to take control and carried a 42-34 lead into the break before opening the second half with steady offensive execution and turnovers turned into points. The Jaguars scored 23 points off turnovers and got 50 points from the bench in the win.
Joyner finished with 12 points and six rebounds in his Senior Day start, while Elías Pálsson chipped in eight points in 16 minutes. Camryn Pacheco anchored the ball movement with eight assists, adding three rebounds and two steals.
Middle Georgia was led by Krishen Atwal’s 20 points off the bench. OT Delancy added 15 points, while Trevon Ragland finished with 10. Milique Smith pulled down 10 rebounds for the Knights.
Augusta shot 49.2% from the floor (30-of-61) and hit eight threes, while Middle Georgia shot 53.2% overall but was limited to 3-of-13 from three.
Augusta returns to action Wednesday, Feb. 25, hosting the final home doubleheader of the regular season at Christenberry Fieldhouse. The Jaguars will face North Georgia at 7:30 p.m., following the women’s game at 5:30 p.m. Live stats and video will be available at AugustaJags.com.
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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