Augusta, GA
Augusta neighborhood meeting focuses on community, crime prevention
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Citizens in Augusta’s District 3 gathered Tuesday night for their neighborhood meeting, welcoming Mayor Garnett Johnson and Sheriff Eugene Brantley.
The meeting was held at the Knights of Columbus building on Monte Sano Avenue, hosted by the Peachtree to Glenn Neighborhood Association.
While rooted in District 3, the topics raised carried weight for all.
Johnson said he wanted to listen directly to neighbors’ concerns.
“I’m here to just support the community, to answer questions they had,” Johnson said.
Neighbors asked about everything from taxes to the city’s new garbage collection service, the Charter Review Committee and crime prevention.
Their association was founded to prevent crime, and for Ann Marie McManus, crime is more than just a statistic.
“My family had a home invasion, and some men, 17 to 19 years old, came into our house. It was quite traumatic,” McManus said.
To address safety, neighbors pay dues to fund an off-duty deputy who patrols the streets. McManus said it’s been effective.
“When something does happen, patrolling officers know where to look. They know what they’re looking for, and they can help keep us safe,” she said.
While Augusta has seen several shootings in recent weeks, neighbors say community policing and looking out for one another make all the difference.
“It has to be neighbor to neighbor. Very personal in your neighborhood. You know the traffic,” McManus said.
This group is making important steps to keep their neighborhood safe.
“Augusta is a very special, caring place. There’s no reason why we should allow a criminal element to make us concerned about where we are,” she said.
Brantley also noted that overall crime numbers are down compared to this time last year.
The proactive measures taken by this neighborhood show the importance of looking out for your own community.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Golden Harvest Food Bank is partnering with local legal organizations for the 15th Annual Georgia Food Frenzy.
The fundraising competition is held in partnership with Feeding Georgia, the Office of the Georgia Attorney General, the State Bar of Georgia, and the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia.
The two-week competition runs from April 20th through May 1st, and every dollar raised stays local, supporting Golden Harvest’s work across the state of Georgia.
Groups can register at www.galegalfoodfrenzy.org/sign-up, and registration will remain open throughout the competition.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Georgia gubernatorial candidate Geoff Duncan campaigned in Augusta ahead of Election Day, making stops at two churches and meeting with local faith leaders.
The former lieutenant governor visited Good Hope Baptist Church on Cedar Street, where he spoke with the Greater Augusta Interfaith Coalition’s “Music to the Polls” group.
Duncan told us that, if elected governor, he wants to expand Medicaid, pass what he called “common-sense gun legislation,” and create more economic opportunities statewide. He also pointed to affordability concerns impacting families and businesses.
“I want to take $1.7 billion of our state’s fund and wrap it around the axle of poverty,” Duncan said, adding that he wants to lower child care costs and improve temporary assistance programs.
Duncan also stopped at Miles Memorial Church on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
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NJ apartment dwellers, renters have these options for help with rent
State and local officials say several programs are designed to help low and moderate-income households stay housed in the face of financial distress.
As rent prices continue to strain budgets, a new study is highlighting where Georgians can save the most by splitting housing costs.
According to a report from SmartAsset, some cities in Georgia offer major savings for renters who choose to live with a roommate.
Here’s what to know.
Where can you save the most in Georgia?
The study ranks Augusta as the top city in Georgia for roommate savings, and No. 6 in the country.
Renters there can save about 45% on monthly rent, or roughly $450 per month, by sharing an apartment.
Here’s how the costs compare in Augusta:
- One-bedroom rent: $1,000
- Two-bedroom rent: $1,100
- Estimated monthly savings with a roommate: $450
Why are roommate savings so high?
With rent prices rising, splitting costs has become one of the easiest ways to cut monthly expenses.
The study shows that sharing rent can significantly reduce housing costs, especially in cities where prices have climbed in recent years.
How does Georgia compare to the rest of the country?
Here’s the top 10 cities in the US for saving with a roomate:
- Cleveland, OH
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Jersey City, NJ
- Memphis, TN
- Boise, ID
- Augusta, GA
- New Haven, CT
- Chattanooga, TN
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Shreveport, LA
Methodology
The study analyzed 100 U.S. cities using rental data from March 2025 to March 2026 from Zumper, comparing one-bedroom rents to half the cost of two-bedroom apartments to estimate savings from sharing with a roommate.
For more information, visit smartasset.com/data-studies/roommate-savings-2026.
Vanessa Johns is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@gannett.com.
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