Augusta, GA
Augusta, Atlanta, S.C. protesters fight federal downsizing
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Georgians took to the streets Saturday as part of a national protest against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
About 100 people protested at the Augusta-Richmond County Municipal Building, and thousands were reported in Atlanta.
In Atlanta, they walked from Piedmont Park in Midtown to the downtown Georgia State Capitol, holding signs with messages like “trade war makes us all poor” and “honk if you hate Elon Musk.”
The crowds are a part of “Hands Off!”, a movement with more than 1,200 planned demonstrations in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Protestors are against many of the Trump administration’s decisions, from firing federal workers to scaling back LGBTQ+ rights.
The move comes three days after Trump announced sweeping tariffs that sparked international fear and plunged financial markets.
In metro Atlanta, protests have also been spotted in areas like Woodstock, Marietta, Chamblee, Carrollton and more.
In South Carolina
On Saturday, hundreds joined together at the South Carolina State House in Columbia for a similar protest.
Protesters expressed frustration about the threats to the Department of Education, the firing of federal workers, the deportation of immigrants, and new tariffs.
“They stop attacking the organizations and the things that are in place to help people with education and disability,” said protester Angel Lee.
“There’s too much dismantling going on. They need to stop with tariffs and the trade wars. All this is just disruptive, and it’s just hurting the everyday people.”
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Golden Harvest Food Bank is partnering with local legal organizations for the 15th Annual Georgia Food Frenzy.
The fundraising competition is held in partnership with Feeding Georgia, the Office of the Georgia Attorney General, the State Bar of Georgia, and the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia.
The two-week competition runs from April 20th through May 1st, and every dollar raised stays local, supporting Golden Harvest’s work across the state of Georgia.
Groups can register at www.galegalfoodfrenzy.org/sign-up, and registration will remain open throughout the competition.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Georgia gubernatorial candidate Geoff Duncan campaigned in Augusta ahead of Election Day, making stops at two churches and meeting with local faith leaders.
The former lieutenant governor visited Good Hope Baptist Church on Cedar Street, where he spoke with the Greater Augusta Interfaith Coalition’s “Music to the Polls” group.
Duncan told us that, if elected governor, he wants to expand Medicaid, pass what he called “common-sense gun legislation,” and create more economic opportunities statewide. He also pointed to affordability concerns impacting families and businesses.
“I want to take $1.7 billion of our state’s fund and wrap it around the axle of poverty,” Duncan said, adding that he wants to lower child care costs and improve temporary assistance programs.
Duncan also stopped at Miles Memorial Church on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
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NJ apartment dwellers, renters have these options for help with rent
State and local officials say several programs are designed to help low and moderate-income households stay housed in the face of financial distress.
As rent prices continue to strain budgets, a new study is highlighting where Georgians can save the most by splitting housing costs.
According to a report from SmartAsset, some cities in Georgia offer major savings for renters who choose to live with a roommate.
Here’s what to know.
Where can you save the most in Georgia?
The study ranks Augusta as the top city in Georgia for roommate savings, and No. 6 in the country.
Renters there can save about 45% on monthly rent, or roughly $450 per month, by sharing an apartment.
Here’s how the costs compare in Augusta:
- One-bedroom rent: $1,000
- Two-bedroom rent: $1,100
- Estimated monthly savings with a roommate: $450
Why are roommate savings so high?
With rent prices rising, splitting costs has become one of the easiest ways to cut monthly expenses.
The study shows that sharing rent can significantly reduce housing costs, especially in cities where prices have climbed in recent years.
How does Georgia compare to the rest of the country?
Here’s the top 10 cities in the US for saving with a roomate:
- Cleveland, OH
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Jersey City, NJ
- Memphis, TN
- Boise, ID
- Augusta, GA
- New Haven, CT
- Chattanooga, TN
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Shreveport, LA
Methodology
The study analyzed 100 U.S. cities using rental data from March 2025 to March 2026 from Zumper, comparing one-bedroom rents to half the cost of two-bedroom apartments to estimate savings from sharing with a roommate.
For more information, visit smartasset.com/data-studies/roommate-savings-2026.
Vanessa Johns is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@gannett.com.
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