Augusta, GA
Aquinas coach, wife injured in crash that also left 1 dead
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – We’ve an replace on the lethal crash Saturday evening at Wrightsboro Street and Troupe Road.
We’re advised Aquinas Excessive College Head Soccer Coach James Leonard, his spouse and their son had been all injured within the 9:11 p.m. crash.
James and his spouse are within the intensive care unit with rib fractures in addition to liver and spleen lacerations.
Their son is house with minor accidents.
Aquinas Excessive College is asking for prayers for our Head Coach James Leonard and his household. James and his household want to give an enormous thanks for all of the visits, texts, telephones calls and prayers. They’re on the street to restoration and we are able to’t wait to see all of them quickly! pic.twitter.com/2BAK01Qpcw
— ☘️Aquinas Soccer☘️ (@IrishNationAHS) April 25, 2022
Deputies say the crash occurred throughout a chase.
It’s nonetheless unclear how the chase is related to the accident, however Leonard’s father stated the Georgia State Patrol stated the coach’s Toyota 4Runner was T-boned at over 90 mph.
The Augusta Fireplace Division and Emergency Administration Company says it was a two-car crash and that one of many automobiles burst into flames. The opposite rolled onto its facet.
The Richmond County Coroner’s Workplace says 50-year-old Raymond Allen died on the scene.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Precious Pearls Mentoring and Purposed to Inspire spent Saturday morning passing out hygiene bags and purses filled with essential items.
This year, for the first time, the two organizations decided to join together as a way to make an even bigger impact.
“Better together. We make more of an impact when we decide to bring things together and we can create a better impact,” said Patrice Canty with Purposed to Inspire.
Leaders say they’ve noticed the need for help is not slowing down.
If you are interested in donating, the biggest need right now is for children’s jackets and blankets.
For more information or to support in any way, visit https://preciouspearlsmentoring.com/.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Augusta Commissioner Jordan Johnson was sworn in for a second term on Friday at the May Park Community Center.
We spoke with Johnson, who says he is looking forward to the next four years and continuing the work he has started with his district and the city.
Tackling homelessness is a priority for him and improving the Riverwalk and downtown area.
“I am not even from an attraction standpoint. What does Augusta do to support our citizens? How do we support our infrastructure? How do we support the finesse of our community? That’s what I say when I reimagine Augusta. I am not only looking for Augusta’s leaders but the people who live here and who call Augusta home,” said Johnson.
Also on Friday, Eugene “Gino” Brantley took an oath of office during a ceremonial swearing-in as the new sheriff of Augusta-Richmond County.
On Monday, Commissioner-elect Don Clark will be sworn into office.
He will serve on Bobby William’s current district 5.
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