Augusta, GA
Augusta leaders give Helene update at third town hall meeting
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – On Wednesday, the city of Augusta held their third Hurricane Helene Recovery town hall meeting at the Augusta Municipal Building.
During the meeting, officials announced that the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) has launched HEARTS Georgia, a temporary shelter program for Hurricane Helene survivors whose homes were significantly damaged, destroyed or deemed uninhabitable.
The program provides emergency shelter in hotels or motels for individuals and families unable to secure rental housing, officials say.
“That’s major because we have people living in homes that shouldn’t be but they can’t afford to go anywhere else or they may not have had any insurance but our governor has made sure to see fit to make sure there’s a program that those people can actually get help and stay somewhere in a nice place,” said Augusta City Administrator Tameka Allen.
HEARTS Georgia is temporary, with a duration of up to six months, offering a critical resource for those in need.
You can apply by visiting the HEARTS Georgia page on the GEMA website.
Also at the meeting, city officials announced…
- City officials also mentioned they have issued notices to all telecommunications providers, requesting the removal of non-utilized wires by January 10. The effort aims to streamline recovery and ensure safety across our community.
- There will be no debris pickups from December 22 through January 2 as contractors celebrate the holidays. Regular services will resume on January 3.
- The Augusta Canal towpath will be closed until May, according to Augusta Utilities.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly crash that happened on Mike Padgett Highway Saturday.
Deputies went to the 4600 block around 8:50 p.m. Officials say 70-year-old Charles Cummings of Augusta was pronounced dead at the scene at around 9:52 p.m.
The Richmond County Coroner’s Office also responded to the scene in connection with the fatal crash. An autopsy has been scheduled.
Investigators said the case remains active and ongoing.
No additional details were released, and the sheriff’s office says updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The second annual Juneteenth trail ride took place on Old Waynesboro Road in Augusta on Saturday.
The event featured trail rides with horses and ATVs, a mechanical bull contest and music.
People shopped at vendors, and there was entertainment for kids, including a petting zoo, inflatables and games.
“It’s really a privilege just to be able to have the opportunity to share my space, to share my area, and to share for an event with so much value, to give back to my community and a place to celebrate,” said Davon Wallace, chief of operations at Crimson Hills.
Wallace said they will be hosting more events, with a haunted trail coming in October.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has made multiple arrests in a deadly shooting that left one teenager dead and another injured early Saturday morning.
According to deputies, the incident happened June 20, at approximately 12:50 a.m. in the 200 block of Warren Road, where authorities responded to reports of shots fired involving two gunshot victims.
When deputies arrived, they located two 18-year-old men from Augusta.
Officials identified the victims as Eric Markquis Bartley Miller and Joseph Lamar Thomas.
Investigators say Miller sustained at least one gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Thomas was also found with at least one gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under active investigation.
As of Saturday afternoon, three teenage suspects have been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
18-year-old Dmihjay Collins, 17-year-old Tayshaun Thomas, and 17-year-old Joseph Thomas have all been arrested and charged with Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of Machine Guns. They are all currently being held at the Webster Detention Center.
A fourth teenager, 17-year-old Reante Byrd was also arrested, but investigators have not linked him to the murder case. Byrd has been charged with Possession of a Pistol or Revolver by a Person Under the Age of 18. He is also being held in the Webster Detention Center.
No further details in the investigation have been released.
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