Augusta, GA

2024 Independent, Robert F. Kennedy, makes campaign stop in Augusta

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1 year ago

October 15, 2023

2024 Independent, Robert F. Kennedy, makes campaign stop in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – After announcing his candidacy for president as an independent instead of a Democrat, Robert F. Kennedy made a stop in Augusta as part of his campaign.

Tom West, who attended Kennedy’s stop at the Augusta Marriott said, “If nothing else, this is going to get the Democrats and Republicans to think.”

Locals came out to show support and say they are ready for something different.

“I think they’re fed up of the same old same old,” West continued.

Change was what people in attendance were hoping to get from Kennedy’s visit.

“What I’m trying to do with this campaign over the next 13 months and in my presidency, is to unify us and stop the fight and then big brand and go over the wall and take back our country,” Kennedy said during his stop.

The independent outlined his priorities with addressing homelessness, overpriced housing, average income, supporting local businesses, as well as his stance on previous and current wars the U.S. is involved with.

Kennedy continued, “The central promise of the American dream was that if you worked hard, if you play by the rules…you could finance a home. You could have a summer vacation. You could raise a family. You could put something aside for retirement on one job. There’s nobody my kid’s age I believe that that promise applies to that. It doesn’t. We betrayed this generation of kids.”

Some even came out to see if the latest independent outlier has what it takes to run against the country’s two big parties.

Another attendee today, Celestine James, said, “I want to make sure that when I vote, and I’m picking the best candidate, to run this country.”

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Augusta, GA

Tree giveaway helps Augusta get back to normal after Helene

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11 hours ago

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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Augusta, GA

New Richmond County sheriff promotes deputies, other employees

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22 hours ago

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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