Augusta, GA
Board to vote on plan that would close, consolidate Augusta schools
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Richmond County Board of Education is set to vote Monday night on a master plan that would close several schools in the district.
The plan would close T.W. Josey High School and Murphey Middle School and convert them into a career and college academy.
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It would also close Jenkins White Elementary School and demolish Barton Chapel Elementary School to build a new one in its place.
During public input meetings, community members urged leaders to preserve the legacy and history of T.W. Josey High School. Alumni and neighbors said the school’s name needs to stay.
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Alumni said they support academic improvements proposed under the plan but want the school’s heritage recognized.
“We applaud all of the changes — the wonderful changes, the academics, the new path and all of that that are being proposed for the students — that is absolutely wonderful, but we want them to understand also that they have a heritage that has been wonderful and it needs to be maintained,” she said.
The school district said its intent is to keep the school’s students and staff together and continue to honor the school’s legacy.
The board meeting is at 6 p.m. at the Richmond County School System’s Central Auditorium.
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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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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, 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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