Augusta, GA
Augusta University receives nearly $100 million for research upgrades
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – It’s a move to push Augusta University towards its goal of becoming a top research university.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed off on nearly $100 million to help fund a new research building at the institution.
The funding was included in the state budget signed at the state capitol Thursday.
Augusta University’s President, Dr. Russell Keen, says this will impact patients, students, and the entire community.
The goal, he says, is to make Augusta and the Medical College of Georgia a destination for healthcare and education.
The motivation behind this new research building is the aging infrastructure on campus — Keen says one of the current research buildings is more than 50 years old — and many world-class researchers use that building.
He says in addition to the nearly $100,000,000 from the state, the university received various community donations, including $5,000,000 from the city.
David Stepp, a faculty member and Dean of Research at MCG, enthused, “We are creating somewhere in the vicinity of $45,000,000 to $50,000,000 in jobs in the Augusta area, and that will expand further as we increase our ability to hire more faculty in the new building.”
Dr. Keen says the location for this new building will be on Laney Walker Boulevard.
He says it will take anywhere from 12 to 15 months to design the building — and then another 15 months for construction.
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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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