Augusta, GA

Augusta Boxing Club, Paceline partner together to knock out cancer

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August 29, 2024

Augusta Boxing Club, Paceline partner together to knock out cancer

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – On Wednesday, Augusta Boxing Club joined in the efforts of helping with cancer research ahead of PaceDay in October.

According to the CDC, cancer is the second leading cause of death in Georgia and South Carolina.

Paceline is a local organization that raises funds for critical cancer research at the Georgia Cancer Center.

One of Paceline’s biggest fundraisers is its annual PaceDay — a multi-course bike ride to bring the community together in spreading cancer awareness.

The kids at the boxing club say the ride is a little different than what they’re used to in the ring, but they say no fight is too big.

Elijah Davis says like his opponents in the ring, he’s ready to help knock out cancer.

“It makes me feel like I’m part of a bigger thing,” said Davis.

He’s joining his peers in the gym and more than 200 riders throughout the community to bring awareness to cancer.

Paceline says the community’s involvement is responsible for raising more than $1.5 million over the past six years.

Paceline’s president, Martyn Jones, says this initiative is a chance for youth to join a bigger cause.

Davis and his peers at the gym say that’s enough motivation to accept the challenge.

“I want to do it because I want to do something for the gym. I want to do something for cancer too,” said Davis.

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PaceDay Rider, Gary Thomas, said: “Like, helping cancer, it can spread kindness all the can, and helping, it’s going to spread kindness in the whole world. It will be good.”

And mentors at the boxing club say it’s about not holding back any punches when it’s time to help.

Augusta Boxing Club Executive Coordinator Tiffany Cannon said: “Just seeing everybody put their difference to the side to for to raise what’s needed, and then also with the kids, like, there it was no hesitation. When I, when we were like, ‘Hey, I want to do a bike ride’, everybody raised their hands like, yeah, me, me, me, me. So just the kids being excited about, you know, wanted to give back as well.”

Meanwhile, Davis says he’s ready for the ride.

“I’m prepared now. I’m ready,” he said.

Paceline says the research projects they’ve helped get started have resulted in more than $9 million in additional funds from outside organizations.

PaceDay will be on October 13.

Their goal is to bring the community together towards a common goal – curing cancer faster.

If you want to join the ride or donate, visit Paceline’s website.

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Augusta, GA

28-year-old father dies after accident at Augusta construction site

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August 28, 2024

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28-year-old father dies after accident at Augusta construction site

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Richmond County Coroner’s Office is investigating an accidental death that occurred on a construction site.

Adan Cruz-Binzha, 28, of Augusta, was struck by an excavator bucket while at work.

He leaves behind a small son, a wife, parents and siblings, according to organizers of an online fundraising campaign to help the family with expenses.

The accident happened Friday at 2470 Gordon Highway, where a new apartment complex is being built, according to Coroner Mark Bowen.

He was taken to Doctors Hospital of Augusta by emergency medical crews, where he was pronounced dead at 5:56 p.m. Friday, according to Bowen.

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An autopsy is scheduled.

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration was also notified and is investigating, according to Bowen.

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Children’s Hospital lobby closes due to construction

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August 28, 2024

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Children’s Hospital lobby closes due to construction

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The lobby of the Children’s Hospital of Georgia will be closed for renovations starting Thursday.

The main entrance, first floor elevator, lobby and traffic circle will be closed.

Parking will be in the medical center parking deck 2 and visitors will then enter Wellstar MCG through entrance F on Harper Street.

Construction is expected to last until spring 2025.

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Pace Living brings more affordable housing to Augusta

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August 27, 2024

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Pace Living brings more affordable housing to Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Gordon Highway Inn just became Pace Corners, an affordable housing apartment complex.

With rising costs from the grocery store to your utility bills, people are looking for ways to cut costs in the future.

This is also not the only affordable housing project in the works in Augusta.

Groceries, gas, rent and the price for necessities are constantly increasing. According to Zillow, the average rent price in Augusta is $1,295 a month.

“I know the personal stories of individuals here that need that affordability, so it really hit home,” said Jacob Glover, Pace Living’s director of operations.

Also, in Augusta, Legacy at Walton Greens opened in May, bringing 250 units with it.

Right now, they only have four available units and they said they tend to go fast.

It’s why Glover says this project was brought to life.

“We’re already accepting applications,” said Glover. “We already have individuals ready to gear up, ready to move in.”

Pace Corners provides 75 units with a bathroom and kitchenette.

The units are priced at around $800-850 a month, including utilities and internet.

“The challenges were worth it,” he said. “We’re so excited to be here and be against the market to provide affordable living.”

Angie Cox, the CEO of Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce, says they are excited to have Pace Living be a part of the community.

“To have 75 affordable housing units for our workforce is life-changing for someone,” said Cox. “It’s very transformative.”

Glover says the need for affordable housing is all over the country. He says he is thankful to be able to serve that need in Augusta.

“I go all across the southeast, and I walk many properties in a lot of different places, but this one hit home to me because not only am I here, but I know the demand is so great here,” said Glover.

Glover says this is not their only project that’s in the works right now in Augusta.

They’re also building affordable housing aimed towards military families which should be complete in 2025.

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