Augusta, GA
Augusta splits softball doubleheader with Flagler
Augusta University split a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader against Flagler College on Saturday, losing the opener, 9-1, before bouncing back to win the closer, 2-1. In the second game, the Jaguars (15-12) scored twice in the bottom of the first inning and held on to down the Saints (15-7).
Senior catcher Cadance Winder led the Jags offense with two hits and one RBI. Augusta had 8 hits total and played a clean game on defense with no errors while turning two double plays.
Sophomore Madalyn Spinks (4-2) tossed a complete game for Augusta, holding Flagler to only four hits while walking two batters, and keeping the Saints scoreless until the final frame when they pushed across their only run.
In the first game, the Jaguars never got the offense going, with only three singles while Flagler pounded out 11 hits, including two homers. The Saints scored three times in the first inning and never looked back, winning 9-1. Junior pitcher Ansley Gibson (5-4) took the loss for the Jags.
After the Sunday series finale, the Jaguars will hit the road next weekend for a three-game series against Columbus State University.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Broadway Baptist Church hosted a debate Monday featuring the three candidates seeking to become Augusta’s next mayor.
Candidates Lori Myles, Steven Kendrick and Eric Gaines shared their goals and visions for the city as they campaigned for voters’ support ahead of the upcoming election.
“We need to focus on what the community needs. We’ve got to start being practical in Augusta-Richmond County,” Gaines said.
“I want to create better relationships with both our state and federal officials, so that our city can learn how to bring some of the dollars we need home. I hope I was able to provide enough information for people to choose me as the person to lead the city,” Kendrick said.
“I want them to go out and touch the masses and show that there is a new paradigm shift coming to Augusta. All of us are invested,” Dr. Myles said.
The primary election is scheduled for May 19. In addition to the mayoral race, voters will also decide several other contests, including five Augusta Commission seats.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Augusta Fire is showcasing progress on its new Fire Station #3 construction site Monday with a public tour of the facility.
The tour is scheduled from 11 a.m. to noon at the construction site at 2075 Powell Road.
The approximately 12,500-square-foot facility will feature three apparatus bays, modern living quarters, administrative space and support areas designed to enhance firefighter readiness and emergency response.
“The progress we’ve made on this fire station reflects our commitment to public safety and community resilience,” said Fire Chief Antonio Burden. “We’re proud of what this station represents for our community: enhanced protection, improved readiness and continued investment in the future.”
Johnson Laschober Associates designed the station. Spratlin Construction is building it in coordination with the Augusta government and the Augusta Fire Department leadership.
Representatives from Spratlin Construction will also be on-site to provide project updates.
The only entrance to the site is on Powell Road. Parking is not permitted on the construction site. Visitors should park along Powell Road and follow all posted safety guidance.
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