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AU hosts teens who want to become tomorrow’s teachers

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October 6, 2023

AU hosts teens who want to become tomorrow’s teachers

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Augusta University on Thursday held a special event for tomorrow’s teachers.

The College of Education and Human Development hosted Future Georgia Educators Day at University Hall on the Summerville campus.

The event featured more than 200 high school students looking to get into education. There were various workshops for the students to attend.

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“I am on the fence of it, so I’ve learned a lot of how much of an impact teachers really do make,” Mialan Carter, Evans High School student. “Impacting others more than myself. Being bigger than myself is what’s really drawing me to it. I have a passion to help. So I know there’s many out there who haven’t been able to take the advantage of teaching, and I’m just willing to be part of that.”

It happened on World Teachers’ Day, which is held each Oct. 5. It’s a day to celebrate how teachers are transforming education and reflect on the support they need to fully deploy their talent and vocation.

The 2023 goal of the day was to focus on the need to reverse global teacher shortages, including how to improve the profession’s appeal.

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One dead after being hit by car in Aiken County

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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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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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