Augusta, GA
Augusta Tech receives $16 million in funding from American Rescue Plan
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AUGUSTA, GA ( WJBF) — Some main federal funding is making a big effect at Augusta Technical School.
Augusta Tech obtained greater than 16 million {dollars} from the American Rescue Plan.
The cash was used to offer all college students with direct monetary assist.
School leaders say its been a giant assist to these college students impacted by the pandemic.
“A lot of them misplaced their jobs or needed to keep house as a result of their kids had been being house schooled or in on-line training so it significantly impacted them to have the ability to present these extra funds for school,” Augusta Technical School Provost Dr. Melissa Frank – Alston stated.
The funding additionally helped to offer a laptop computer mortgage program for college kids together with different IT upgrades.
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Augusta, GA
Tragedy Strikes: Augusta Apartments Ravaged by Late Night Fire
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Late Wednesday night, tragedy struck the Nine Two Six West Apartments in Augusta as a devastating fire tore through an apartment building, leaving multiple families displaced and in shock.
The incident, which unfolded shortly before 11 PM, drew a massive response from local police and the fire department, with reports indicating a scene engulfed in flames and thick smoke.
Residents like Vanessa Holden recounted her disbelief as she came back home that night. “I came out here and all I could do was just watch everything go to pieces,” Holden, highlighted the emotional toll and financial strain now facing her and others affected.
Eyewitness Alexis Johnson described the chaotic scene as emergency vehicles arrived at the complex. “We saw like maybe 20 to 30 emergency vehicles. It was just completely ablaze. Smoke was everywhere… It was hard to breathe,” Alexis recalled, painting a vivid picture of the intense firefighting efforts amidst the holiday backdrop.
Authorities received an initial call reporting sounds of fireworks hours before the fire broke out, prompting speculation about a possible connection.
Two emails sent to residents underscored the seriousness of the situation, one notifying them of heightened emergency presence and another reiterating the strict prohibition of fireworks on the property.
The fire ravaged a total of 16 units. Vanessa Holden, one of the unfortunate residents affected, expressed gratitude for the support of organizations like the Red Cross and the property management team.
“Financial assistance about 300 and up… The property manager told me that they would get back to me since I have renter’s insurance.” Vanessa shared, highlighting the financial uncertainties compounded by the loss.
While Vanessa’s apartment was damaged, Alexis Johnson expressed solidarity with her less fortunate neighbors. “It’s devastating… a lot of people lost their homes and a lot of their belongings,” Alexis empathized.
One injury was reported as a resident escaped from their balcony during the chaos.
However, the exact cause of the fire remains undetermined as investigations continue.
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Augusta, GA
Boy loses legs in Ga. train accident; ‘outlook is not highly positive’
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ROME, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – A juvenile lost both of his legs in a train accident early Friday morning, according to the Rome Police Department.
Around 3:30 a.m., police were called to the railroad crossing at East Callahan Street, where they found the juvenile unconscious.
He had been hit by a train, amputating both legs.
Officers gave the juvenile medical help until emergency services arrived.
He was taken to the Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center, where he is still alive — “although the outlook is not highly positive,” police said.
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Augusta, GA
Authorities searching for suspect in Augusta murder
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BOLO WANTED PERSON WALTERS
Richmond County Sheriff’s Office
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) –
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is looking for 18-year-old Kieran Darnell Walters.
Walters is wanted for murder in reference to a deadly shooting that took place on Friday, July 5 on the 2600 Block of Peach Orchard Road.
Coroner Mark Bowen confirms the victim, 16-year-old Sadiq Brown of Wrens, was shot at least one time. Brown was taken to Piedmont Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 11:34 p.m.
At 10:55 p.m., deputies responded to a local hospital about a male subject who had been shot.
Upon arrival, they were informed the male subject had been transported by car to the hospital with at least one gun shot wound. The male subject was later pronounced dead.
Authorities say Walters is known to frequent the Harrisburg Neighborhood.
Walters is considered armed and dangerous.
If you have any information concerning the subject, you are urged to contact Inv. Tyler Steerman or any Violent Crimes Investigator with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office (706) 821-1026 or (706) 821-1020.
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