Augusta, GA

Augusta University receives nearly $100 million for research upgrades

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9 months ago

March 7, 2025

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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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Aerospace program milestone reached at Thompson Farm in Augusta

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10 hours ago

December 13, 2025

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Aerospace program milestone reached at Thompson Farm in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Students at Richmond County Technical Magnet School achieved a milestone by launching their 500th non-kit rocket.

Students launched rockets at Thompson Farm in Augusta. The launch is part of the school’s aerospace program that has been part of their STEM curriculum since 2014.

The Augusta Fire Department collaborated with the group for the launch.

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Savannah woman attacked with acid, recovering at Augusta burn center

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22 hours ago

December 13, 2025

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Savannah woman attacked with acid, recovering at Augusta burn center

SAVANNAH, Ga. – A woman is recovering in Augusta after being attacked with acid earlier this week in Savannah.

Around 8:16 p.m. Wednesday, she was walking around Forsyth Park and a man hiding in the shadows near Whitaker Street suddenly came out and attacked her with an unknown chemical.

The liquid melted through her clothing and headphones.

The victim has been identified as Ashley Wasielewski, of Savannah, according to sources close to her family.

First responders located and treated the victim on scene before transferring her to a local hospital. Wasielewski has now been transferred to a regional burn center for advanced treatment. Sources close to the family said the burn center is in Augusta.

Sources close to the family said Wasielewski is stable after suffering second-degree burns.

Photos of the victim before and after an acid attack in Forsyth Park(N/A)

Savannah police say they don’t believe the attacker was known to the victim.

No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

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Red Kettle Campaign short $100K of goal as it enters its final days

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1 day ago

December 12, 2025

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Red Kettle Campaign short 0K of goal as it enters its final days

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Salvation Army of Augusta’s Red Kettle Campaign is working to close a $100,000 gap before Christmas Eve.

With just 11 days left in the 2025 Red Kettle Campaign, the Salvation Army of Augusta is urging the community to rally together.

The Red Kettle Campaign is the largest fundraiser of the year for The Salvation Army.

The campaign funds programs and services that support neighbors in need throughout the entire year.

Every penny donated through the Red Kettles stays in the Augusta area, ensuring local impact.

Proceeds from the campaign directly support the Center of Hope. In addition to providing a safe place to sleep, the Center of Hope operates a soup kitchen that serves approximately 200 meals every day.

In the past year, the Salvation Army has assisted more than 900 local residents through its rent and utility assistance program.

“The Red Kettle represents so much more than a simple donation—it represents hope for families right here in our community,” said Major Jonathan Raymer, Area Commander for The Salvation Army of Augusta.

“Every dollar dropped into the kettle helps provide shelter, meals, case management, and stability for our neighbors who need it most. With just days left in this campaign, we are asking the CSRA to show up in a big way.”

The Salvation Army of Augusta is encouraging community members to donate when they see a Red Kettle. For those who are cashless, donations can be made online at donateaugusta.org.

If you would like to volunteer for the Red Kettle Campaign, visit ringforhope.org.

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