Augusta, GA

Augusta nonprofits show love to those throughout the city

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2 years ago

February 14, 2024

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Augusta nonprofits show love to those throughout the city

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Spreading love through acts of kindness is what many nonprofits do throughout the area.

On Wednesday, some nonprofits wanted to make sure no matter your situation, you feel loved.

“Our vision is to bring life to the city and show people love and encouragement,” said Erik Sowder, Director of Operations for Project Life.

That motto is everywhere at their building off of Gordon Highway.

They made a statement of love by having everyone who stopped by on Valentine’s Day put a lock on their fence.

“A lock is something that you value, something you want to protect, something you want to keep safe,” said Sowder.

In unison, everyone locked their locks at the same time shouting “We love our city.”

They serve the community on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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The nonprofit Corazon Bonito hit the road for the holiday, choosing to deliver 150-200 roses to those in hospice care.

“I think everyone deserves to feel the love and it’s nice to receive flowers and and feel special even if you’re going through a tough time. Flowers can always bring a smile to your face,” said Patty Galvin.

She also knows love should be shown no matter the day of the week, which is why she serves.

“Valentine’s Day is dedicated to love and friendship, but I think we shouldn’t wait until it’s a special day to tell our loved ones that we love and appreciate them,” she said.

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Augusta, GA

From Augusta roots to Nighthawks leader: Nolan Belcher comes home

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4 hours ago

March 29, 2026

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From Augusta roots to Nighthawks leader: Nolan Belcher comes home

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- Augusta University baseball is in a three-game series matchup against the University of North Georgia.

AU is currently down in the series 0-2 after a close loss Friday and a loss Saturday.

But we aren’t focusing on the Jags, we’re going to take a look at North Georgia’s head coach, Nolan Belcher.

He is an Augusta native who began his career at Greenbrier and Augusta Christian.

He won three state championships, which then led him to play for the South Carolina Gamecocks.

There he won back-to-back national championships and finished runner up in 2012.

His coaching career began after that where he eventually joined the Peach belt Confrence, coaching at USCA and GCSU.

Now in his first season as head coach for the Nighthawks, he is happy to come home and coach in front of his friends and family.

“I’m very fortunate that I got family that, one is still around and they can come watch me do what I love. And, they’ve shown me, nothing but support throughout my whole coaching career and even back on my playing dates are very thankful and appreciative for everything they’ve done for me.”

AU and UNG will have their final series match on Sunday.

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