Augusta, GA
Augusta public pool options slim as summer nears
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The summer season is here, and as the heat cranks up, parents are looking for ways to cool off their kids.
There are community pools in Augusta with limited hours and days.
The locks on Fleming Park’s pool unlock in June, but only for a couple of hours and for certain days. The same goes for Jones Pool.
The pool at Dyess Park is not even in use.
“When I see this pool, it’s a lot of standing water in there, it’s all dirty. That’s a hazard right there. mosquitoes are breeding up in there and a lot of bugs around the area,” said Kelvin Antley, who lives a couple blocks from Dyess Park.
The pool is a sore sight for many.
Brenda Houston grew up coming to Dyess Park. She says she brings her grandkids to the park.
“I think we should have someone to care for our pool. Our family shouldn’t have to do it all. We need some help,” said Houston.
Back in November, we showed you future plans for Dyess Park. Its multi-million dollar project is funded through SPLOST funds that would involve the removal of the pool.
City leaders say construction should begin before the end of the year.
“If you think of other cities, the size of Augusta, even cities that are growing, you know, folks are utilizing splash pads more than they have been utilizing public pools. That’s why we have set aside money for a waterpark because we’re trying to expand the actual potential that we can provide,” said District 1 Commissioner Jordan Johnson.
Fleming Park’s pool will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. and Jones Pool will be open from Tuesday through Friday from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.
The Augusta Aquatics Center has an indoor pool open year-round from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m.
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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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