10-year-old, stepdad receive ‘Local Hero Award’ for acts of bravery

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November 22, 2023

10-year-old, stepdad receive ‘Local Hero Award’ for acts of bravery

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Two people in Augusta are being recognized for their efforts in saving someone in the Savannah River.

We told you back in May about 10-year-old Tate Williams and her stepdad, Patrick Broome, who helped an elderly man get out of a car that was submerged in the river.

Now the Augusta Fire Department is recognizing them with the “Local Hero Award” for their acts of bravery and selflessness.

It was a critical race for time after an elderly man accidentally drove off the road and into the water.

His car sank quickly at the Riverfront Marina. Thankfully, the man survived. Thanks to the two who jumped in to help after watching the car go under.

We had the chance to talk to them a few days after the incident.

“Came out, and the man was in the water and couldn’t swim. I told her to call 911, she called 911, and I came out here and got him,” said Broome.

Broome was able to get in his kayak, paddled to the man, and got him safely to shore.

“I just did what I think anybody else would’ve done, to be honest. I’d like to think if I was out there somebody would come get me,” he said.

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Tree giveaway helps Augusta get back to normal after Helene

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January 12, 2025

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – It’s been more than 100 days since Hurricane Helene came through our area.

Now, those in the CSRA are still cleaning up the aftermath.

On Saturday, Rooting for Augusta helped the area get back to normal.

“Every once in a while, we have a horrific event that unites us all, and we certainly had it with the storm. Everybody can agree that it’s a good thing to plant trees back in the right spots,” said Dennis Trotter with Rooting for Augusta.

Rooting for Augusta gave away 700 trees as part of the event.

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New Richmond County sheriff promotes deputies, other employees

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January 12, 2025

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New Richmond County sheriff promotes deputies, other employees

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – After swearing in 100 new deputies at the beginning of his tenure, Richmond County Sheriff Eugene Brantley also addressed promotions and appointments for those in the sheriff’s office.

It happened on Friday before the winter weather got underway and impacted the region.

Brantley spoke with us after about why the new promotions, appointments and people in the sheriff’s office will benefit the community.

“For the most part, when you’re suffering from a shortage of staff like we have been and so many other agencies in the state of Georgia and around the country, I think it is a boost in the arm to onboard 100 people to help get things that we need slow down crime and stop what is plaguing our community,” said Brantley.

Brantley said it was the first step to making the community safer.

He says he has been working on improving the jail as well.

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