Augusta, GA
Augusta’s MLKJr. Parade kicks off Black History Month
Augusta, Ga (WJBF) – The city of Augusta and the Augusta-Richmond County Branch of the NAACP continued an annual tradition. Augusta’s annual Martin Luther King Junior Parade was held Saturday on Laney-Walker Blvd. A large crowd of people gathered to watch the parade and celebrate the beginning of Black History Month.
Sibea Lewis, a Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. told WJBF, “It’s great to see so many people out here celebrating history, celebrating the past that we can go forward with and knowing about where we come from helps us know where we need to go.”
City organizations, social groups, and local high school bands were just some of the spirited guests in this year’s parade. “It’s wonderful,” said Cashus Williams, a life-long Augusta resident told WJBF, “What makes it so good is I’m glad, I’m 67 years old to live to see this. I remember when I was a little girl, and now look.”
There’s extra significance to the parade coming down Laney-Walker Blvd, which is one of most prominent pillars of the Augusta Black Community. “Very Historical from Lucy Laney School, AR Johnson, I mean it’s very historical period.” said Thompkins. Lewis said, “A lot of the history of this city, the strength of this city comes from this block the people come from this block. So the perfection of combining these two things together is A1.”
Apostle Auturus Dizzley of Connection to Christ Ministries told WJBF, “This parade brings the unification. We want to make sure that we’re reaching across aisles and reaching across denominational lines to serve the community because that’s what we’re here to serve.”
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The 10th annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival brought families to the Augusta Fairgrounds on Friday despite the muggy heat.
Cultural and community-focused events, live music performances and food trucks were available at the celebration.
Tonia Hill, attending the Juneteenth celebration, said she loves the holiday and is supporting the community, though she acknowledged the weather conditions.
“I love Juneteenth. And I’m supporting everybody. It’s hot. It’s hot. It’s hot,” Hill said.
The festival runs until 10 p.m.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta Dream Center is seeing more families turn to its food pantry this summer as children lose access to school lunches.
Organizations like the Augusta Dream Center see a surge in families who relied on school lunches during the academic year, according to Hallie Kohan, assistant director.
“We see a lot more families that have young kids who are in need that simply don’t have those meals they are normally getting,” Kohan said. “We see an influx of families that come through.”
Demand is up, but the food supply is not keeping pace.
“Right now we are having some food distribution issues so while we are seeing an increase in families, we are seeing a decrease in the amount of food coming through our doors,” Kohan said.
The center is asking the community to host food drives or donate kid-friendly items such as mac and cheese and oatmeal.
Every Sunday the Dream Center opens its doors for a hot meal, serving as many as 120 people.
“Families can come in and get their hot meal. They sit down, it’s dignified, it’s a diner,” Kohan said. “It’s a welcoming experience for kids to come in and not feel like they are in need.”
No paperwork is required to receive help.
“Just because you think someone is in a great situation, in today’s economy you never know,” Kohan said. “It could be your neighbor, mom, or best friend.”
The Augusta Dream Center food pantry is open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon and Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. Hot meals are served Sundays from 5 to 6 p.m.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Construction continues on the James Brown Linear Park in downtown Augusta, with ceiling tiles now installed inside the park structures.
The tiles feature designs showcasing the Godfather of Soul from different years in his career.
According to the city, the completed park will include an interactive water feature that will “dance” to Brown’s greatest hits. A statue of the music icon will return to a new stage at the park.
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