Augusta, GA
Augusta Transit offers free rides to warming shelters
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Tuesday, December 12th 2023, 6:49 PM EST
AUGUSTA, Ga. –
It’s going to be cold the rest of this week. So, the city of Augusta has come up with a way to help people find a warm place.
We’re at the time of year when these cold temperatures stick around a lot longer. For those of you who may not have a place to warm up, Augusta Transit may be your free ticket to ride.
To ensure, that Augustans can have a warm place to sleep, Augusta Transit is offering a way to get you there, from its transfer facility on Broad Street.
Deputy Director Oliver Page says buses will take you to an overnight warming center at no charge.
“We’re asking those who want to go to the overnight warming centers to find themselves at the Broad Street Transit Facility.” Said Page.
Augusta Rescue Mission, Garden City Rescue Mission, and The Salvation Army’s Center of Hope are the only overnight warming centers in the Downtown Area.
Page says that everyone deserves a safe place to sleep and stay warm at night.
“I’ve seen them sleeping under bridges and sleeping under piles of blankets…” said Page.
If you or anyone you know are unable to get to the Broad Street Transit Facility. You can call 706-821-1719 to schedule a pickup.
Augusta, GA
Aaron Bradshaw, Ohio State topple No. 4 Kentucky
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Augusta, GA
No. 5 Texas runs away from No. 12 Clemson, off to CFP quarterfinals
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Augusta, GA
Groups partner to offer hygiene items for Augusta community
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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