Augusta, GA
Augusta celebrates 49th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Augusta marked St. Patrick’s Day with its 49th annual parade.
This year, the Irish American Heritage Society routed the procession down Broad Street twice to increase foot traffic for businesses along the corridor.
Your Audrey Dickherber was on the ground throughout the day, covering the crowds celebrating the holiday.
Harlem Marching Band heads to Fifth Avenue
While Augusta held its own celebration, the Harlem Marching Band marked St. Patrick’s Day in New York City, marching in that city’s 265th St. Patrick’s Day Parade down Fifth Avenue.
The band marched alongside the County Westmeath Association of New York Heritage Group and was one of four Georgia bands selected to participate.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The parent company of E-Z-GO has announced it plans to split its products as Textron looks to become a “pure-play” aerospace and defense company.
Textron’s specialized vehicles production headquarters is in South Augusta.
On its LinkedIn page, it boasts a workforce of more than 1,000 employees.
Textron said in a statement that it “intends to explore multiple paths to effect the planned separation of its Industrial segment, including but not limited to a sale of the Industrial businesses.”
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Richmond County Board of Education is deeply saddened to announce the passing of board member Walter H. Eubanks.
Eubanks, who represented District 3, died Tuesday after a brief illness.
“Mr. Eubanks’ family and friends are in our thoughts during this difficult time,” the board said in a statement.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
His term was set to expire this year.
Shawnda Stovall, president of the Richmond County Board of Education, said:
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to Mr. Eubanks’ family, friends, constituents, and all who had the privilege of serving alongside him. For more than 20 years, he devoted his time, leadership, and voice to advocating for public education and helping create opportunities for generations of students, first as a teacher and later as a member of the Richmond County Board of Education. His commitment to our community and his passion for serving others will be remembered with gratitude and respect.
“During this time of loss, we keep Mr. Eubanks’ loved ones in our thoughts and prayers. May they find comfort in the many lives he touched through his service and the lasting impact he made on behalf of Richmond County’s students and families.”
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