Augusta, GA

AU alum bequeaths $2.4M to support cyber scholarships

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1 year ago

October 4, 2023

AU alum bequeaths .4M to support cyber scholarships

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A $2.4 million estate gift from the late Victor Rattner will provide funding for student scholarships in the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences at Augusta University.

The Lillian P. and Victor Rattner Computer Science Scholarship Endowment will support tuition, room and board, books and other college fees, reducing the financial burdens associated with higher education and allowing student recipients to better focus on their studies.

Both Rattner and his mother, Lillian, believed in helping others. Because Rattner chose to provide an endowed gift, this scholarship will benefit students for generations in perpetuity.

Rattner earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1969. His plans for graduate school in North Carolina were cut short after a diving accident left him quadriplegic.

Rattner went on to enroll at Augusta College, a legacy school of Augusta University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science in 1986 and his Master of Business Administration degree in 1994.

Following a successful career in the information technology industry, Rattner retired.

He died in 2020 at age 72, but not before designating this estate gift to support computer science students – particularly those who have physical disabilities.

Having recognized that computers helped empower him to work beyond his physical challenges, Rattner wanted to provide similar opportunities for others.

“Victor Rattner’s story is a true embodiment of the values we hold dear at Augusta University. His dedication to his studies and his determination to excel in the face of adversity is a shining example for our students,” said Alex Schwarzmann, PhD, dean of the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences. “This endowed scholarship fund will not only honor Victor’s memory but also extend his legacy by providing opportunities for deserving students to pursue their dreams in the field of computer science.”

Get information about the criteria of this student scholarship or give to the Lillian P. & Victor Rattner Computer Science Scholarship Endowment.

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Have you seen this missing 50-year-old woman in Augusta or Atlanta?

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January 13, 2025

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Have you seen this missing 50-year-old woman in Augusta or Atlanta?

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Have you seen this missing 50-year-old woman in the Augusta or Atlanta areas?

Bertina Dalton(Contributed)

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office told us Monday that Bertina Dalton was last seen on Dec. 22, 2024, at her residence on Skinner Mill Road.

Dalton is described by authorities to be around five feet and six inches in height and weighing around 140 pounds.

Dalton may be traveling to the Atlanta area, authorities say.

Last week, we reported when authorities initially reported her disappearance last week.

Dalton called family members on Christmas but refused to tell anyone where she was.

Deputies said she’s been having mental health issues recently but has refused treatment.

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is also searching for Azariel Williams, 14, who was reported as a runaway juvenile on Dec. 30.

Her family reached out to us to request the public’s help in locating her.

Anyone who comes in contact with Dalton or has any information as to her whereabouts is asked to contact any on-call investigator at the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at 706-821-1464 or 706-821-1020.

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Augusta, GA

One dead after being hit by car in Aiken County

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10 hours ago

January 13, 2025

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One dead after being hit by car in Aiken County

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) -One person is dead after being struck by a vehicle on US 1 in Aiken County.

The South Carolina High Patrol and Aiken County Coroner’s Office said a pedestrian was walking south on US 1 near Bogeyville Road around 7:18 Sunday night when a 2021 Chevrolet Camero hit them.

The driver of the Camaro was not injured.

The woman was taken to Aiken Regional Medical Centers, according to Coroner Darryl Ables, where she died from her injuries at 8:35 Sunday night.

The victim’s name will be released at a later time.

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Tree giveaway helps Augusta get back to normal after Helene

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22 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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