Augusta, GA
Augusta homeowners prep for golf week rentals
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – With golf week about a month away, Augusta homeowners say preparations are underway — and for the first time since Hurricane Helene, the process is starting to feel routine.
Homeowner Aaron Kasdorf said work on his property began as far back as February.
“We always try to improve or fix things that maybe have broken or have gone down over the years,” Kasdorf said.
He said the process moves in stages, starting outside before working inward.
“So we get, we start in the yard first. We tackle the yard, get the yard prepped and ready to go… and then we work our way inside and try to do it room by room,” Kasdorf said.
‘Record-breaking year’ for Augusta rentals
Corporate Quarters, a property management company, said this year’s tournament season stands out.
“This record-breaking year in Augusta, Georgia is just a testament to Augusta’s community and the local hospitality that we want to provide for everybody that comes here,” said Kelly Starr, Director of Operations and Events at Corporate Quarters.
Starr said the rental income carries significant weight for homeowners still recovering from the hurricane.
“A lot of homeowners were struggling during the hurricane because that money was spent on rebuilding their homes. And this money is invaluable to all of the homeowners here,” Starr said.
Kasdorf said the financial impact of a single tournament week is substantial.
“It almost covers the yearly mortgage for the one week that they’re here,” Kasdorf said.
Starr added that growth across Augusta is helping draw additional visitors and revenue to the area.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Students showcased drones they built during a two-week summer camp at Augusta Regional Airport on Friday.
12 junior and high school students attended the camp, where they learned to fly and build drones designed to help others.
Anderson Puryear, a student, said the camp focused on delivering small medical supplies.
“It was focused on delivering small medical supplies like an EPI pen or glucose packet for like diabetics and for people with allergies in need in the real world that could obviously help save lives, and if people are like in a place in a boat or like in the desert or in the forest where they can’t easily access those supplies it can save their lives,” Puryear said.
The airport partnered with Georgia Tech, state troopers and the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Department for the Air Edu Summer Camp.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The 10th annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival brought families to the Augusta Fairgrounds on Friday despite the muggy heat.
Cultural and community-focused events, live music performances and food trucks were available at the celebration.
Tonia Hill, attending the Juneteenth celebration, said she loves the holiday and is supporting the community, though she acknowledged the weather conditions.
“I love Juneteenth. And I’m supporting everybody. It’s hot. It’s hot. It’s hot,” Hill said.
The festival runs until 10 p.m.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta Dream Center is seeing more families turn to its food pantry this summer as children lose access to school lunches.
Organizations like the Augusta Dream Center see a surge in families who relied on school lunches during the academic year, according to Hallie Kohan, assistant director.
“We see a lot more families that have young kids who are in need that simply don’t have those meals they are normally getting,” Kohan said. “We see an influx of families that come through.”
Demand is up, but the food supply is not keeping pace.
“Right now we are having some food distribution issues so while we are seeing an increase in families, we are seeing a decrease in the amount of food coming through our doors,” Kohan said.
The center is asking the community to host food drives or donate kid-friendly items such as mac and cheese and oatmeal.
Every Sunday the Dream Center opens its doors for a hot meal, serving as many as 120 people.
“Families can come in and get their hot meal. They sit down, it’s dignified, it’s a diner,” Kohan said. “It’s a welcoming experience for kids to come in and not feel like they are in need.”
No paperwork is required to receive help.
“Just because you think someone is in a great situation, in today’s economy you never know,” Kohan said. “It could be your neighbor, mom, or best friend.”
The Augusta Dream Center food pantry is open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon and Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. Hot meals are served Sundays from 5 to 6 p.m.
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