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Augusta business gives away toys despite delayed opening

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – An Augusta business gave away toys to kids in the community one night before Christmas Eve, despite not being able to open this holiday season.

Orange Hand Vintage gave away bikes and toys on Tuesday while helping to pay bills for some people in need.

Brandon Jackson, who is employed at Orange Hand Vintage, said the business went to Walmart to load up on more items.

“Then I went back to the list, and I scrolled through. And those that touched my heart are the ones that we ended up helping,” Jackson said. “We’re planning to still help some, depending on what it is that they’re asking for. We’re just trying to do as much as we can.”

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The store is expecting to open in late January or early February.



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Deputies seek man in Augusta robbery case

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) -Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted for questioning in connection with a robbery and battery at a convenience store in Augusta.

The incident happened May 30 at C&M Curb Market, also known as the Grey Store, at 619 E. Boundary St., according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.

Investigators say the subject is wanted for questioning in a robbery by force and battery.

He was last seen leaving the area in a small silver SUV with an unknown tag, authorities said.

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Anyone with information about the man’s whereabouts or who may come into contact with him is asked to contact Investigator Trivia Hardy at 706-821-1178. Tips can also be directed to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at 706-821-1020 or 706-821-1080.

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Documentary premiere sheds light on Augusta homelessness, poverty

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A red carpet premiere was held for a documentary examining homelessness, poverty and economic hardship.

The premiere for the documentary “Season of Drought” took place at the First Presbyterian Church on Telfair Street on Saturday.

The film includes experiences from people facing economic hardship in America, including in Augusta.

Attendees included Nomi Stanton from GAP Ministries and Jackson Drumgoole of Bridge Builder Communities.

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Lia Barnes, a boom operator on the production, said working on the film was a great experience.

“My major at Augusta University is digital and visual storytelling so this is perfect for my field of work,” Barnes said. “I was more of an assistant boom operator. I helped but everyone on the set taught me a lot about what it means to be on a set, not just what it means to be a sound operator on set but everything else that has to do with it.”

The event also included an awards presentation and networking reception.

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Volunteers come together to clean up Augusta neighborhood

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Volunteers came together Saturday to help clean up an Augusta neighborhood.

The cleanup took place on Wheeless Road and Dorn Road.

Jeremiah Atkinson started the event as a way to clean up trash dumped in the area and help the community.

He said they had at least 30 bags picked up as of Saturday morning.

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“My message is if you see one piece of trash, pick it up and help Augusta clean it up because I feel like that would be more efficient, just pick up one piece of trash a day, just one to help out the community,” Atkinson said.

Organizers also provided snacks for volunteers.

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