Augusta, GA
Augusta Transit gets $12 million to buy 6 more electric buses
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Augusta is getting some federal money to boost its fleet of electric buses.
Augusta Transit announced Tuesday that the Federal Transit Administration awarded the agency a $12 million grant to purchase six clean-energy battery electric buses, charging equipment and infrastructure, and a bus simulator to train employees.
This comes two years after the city won a $6 million grant to buy five electric buses that are set for delivery in 2025.
The next six buses from this latest grant will arrive in 2027.
They’ll join six new diesel buses purchased through an even earlier grant and delivered a year ago.
Just days ago, the agency got a $1.7 million grant to design a new “state of the art” transfer facility.
The $12 million grant, together with a local match of $2 million, will let Augusta Transit replace and upgrade aging buses and strengthen workforce development with the training simulator, the agency said.
This grant is the largest single federal award in Augusta Transit’s 50-year history and was a joint effort between project partners GILLIG, EO Charging Inc., FAAC Inc., and the Center for Transportation and Environment, as well as Augusta’s Office of the Administrator.
GILLIG is the supplier of the five earlier electric buses as well as the diesel ones.
“We appreciate all the support shown for Augusta Transit as we continue to improve transit service for the future,” Augusta Transit Director Sharon Dottery said.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Precious Pearls Mentoring and Purposed to Inspire spent Saturday morning passing out hygiene bags and purses filled with essential items.
This year, for the first time, the two organizations decided to join together as a way to make an even bigger impact.
“Better together. We make more of an impact when we decide to bring things together and we can create a better impact,” said Patrice Canty with Purposed to Inspire.
Leaders say they’ve noticed the need for help is not slowing down.
If you are interested in donating, the biggest need right now is for children’s jackets and blankets.
For more information or to support in any way, visit https://preciouspearlsmentoring.com/.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Augusta Commissioner Jordan Johnson was sworn in for a second term on Friday at the May Park Community Center.
We spoke with Johnson, who says he is looking forward to the next four years and continuing the work he has started with his district and the city.
Tackling homelessness is a priority for him and improving the Riverwalk and downtown area.
“I am not even from an attraction standpoint. What does Augusta do to support our citizens? How do we support our infrastructure? How do we support the finesse of our community? That’s what I say when I reimagine Augusta. I am not only looking for Augusta’s leaders but the people who live here and who call Augusta home,” said Johnson.
Also on Friday, Eugene “Gino” Brantley took an oath of office during a ceremonial swearing-in as the new sheriff of Augusta-Richmond County.
On Monday, Commissioner-elect Don Clark will be sworn into office.
He will serve on Bobby William’s current district 5.
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