Augusta, GA
Augusta holding off removal of trees on Telfair Street to hear from community
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – District 1 Commissioner Jordan Johnson toured Telfair Street to examine the trees slated for removal.
This project addresses decade-long flooding and brings sidewalks, bike lanes, and paved roads, but many were unhappy with some trees being cut down due to their history.
“We had an opportunity to learn a little bit more about what was going on, the timeline for the project,” said Jordan Johnson, Commissioner District 1. “And we were able to go to some of these that were slated for replacing, and these conversations about working around those trees were at the centerpiece of that conversation.”
The issue is that certain trees are tied into stormwater systems. But for now, they have halted the cutting and want to hear from the community because of the uproar and find a middle ground.
“We have a tree ordinance, and there is a purpose for that, and we need to understand the repercussions for our community if they’re gone. But I hope that the rest of the community will have their voice heard when it comes to Monday,” said Tonya Bonitatibus, Savannah Riverkeeper.
“Hear from neighbors and hear their concerns, but there is an opportunity for a happy medium to be reached, and we’re going to the table to figure out what that looks like,” said Johnson.
Johnson says they will make sure to keep communication with those in the area to keep them informed and also wants to remind them that this is to upgrade and not take away from the area.
“It’s going to look ugly for a little while. It’s going to be a little stressful as the progress is being made, but it’s going to get us to a better place,” said Johnson.
There will be a community meeting on Monday, June 22nd, at 6 p.m. at the Heritage Academy on Greene Street, where Johnson encourages the community to voice their feelings on this issue.
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.
“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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Housing costs are often the biggest Georgians deal with every month, so it’s important to try and save money where possible.
Last week, WalletHub released its ranking of the most affordable cities to buy a home. It analyzed 300 cities based on 10 metrics, with the biggest weight going to housing affordability and cost per square foot.
Best city to buy a home in Georgia?
Augusta ranked the highest among Georgia cities, ranking 8th overall and 3rd best in the midsized cities list.
Augusta real estate prices
According to Zillow, as of March, the median list price for a house in Georgia is $205,000 with a median sale price of $187,283. About 57% of sales are under the list price.
The average rent, as of April, is $1,365 per month.
Augusta cost of living
The MIT Living Wage Calculator reports the hourly pay needed to support yourself and/or your family, assuming full-time employment. For Richmond County (Augusta), it’s $20.31 for one adult, $28.16 for a two-adult household with one working, and $14.08 for a two-adult household with both working.
Children obviously increase the wage needed. Depending on how many adults are working, the necessary pay figures may increase by up to $13 for just one child, with more needed for additional children.
Worst city to buy a home in Georgia?
The Georgia city with the lowest ranking on the list overall was Sandy Springs. However, with 300 cities, landing at No. 151 doesn’t make it nearly the worst in the nation. Sandy Springs was No. 56 on the small cities list.
What are the best cities to buy a home in US?
- Flint, MI
- Detroit, MI
- Surprise, AZ
- Yuma, AZ
- Akron, OH
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Memphis, TN
- Augusta, GA
- Indianapolis, IN
- Cleveland, OH
Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for USA Today. Find him on Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@gannett.com.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Senate candidate Derek Dooley made several visits to the area on Friday.
Dooley had stops in both Lincolnton and Augusta on May 29 and was joined by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp for his “Georgia First” tour. He spoke about one of the issues he finds in politics.
“But the other piece of it is the corruption. People sit on these committees. They have access to information that none of us have. And then you look up 2 or 3 years down the road and their wealth is just skyrocketing,” Dooley said. “You’re outperforming every investor out there. And I think it’s shameful. I think it erodes trust. It’s something that I will never do.”
“Politicians were out there getting paid. They were coming back home. They’re raising money and campaigning while the government shut down,” Kemp said. “What Derek’s saying, if he’s up there, we’re not going to allow legislators to get paid. We’re going to take away their benefits. That way, you won’t ever have another shutdown again.”
Dooley is facing Congressman Mike Collins in a runoff for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate.
The winner of the Republican nomination will face incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff in November.
Photojournalist credit: Regynal McKie
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