Augusta, GA
Augusta’s St. Patrick’s Day parade still a fun celebration amid new construction route
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Due to construction in downtown Augusta, the St. Patrick’s Day parade took a different route from its normal track on Broad Street.
But hundreds of people still gathered to celebrate and enjoy the parade that lasted several hours.
“Happy St. Patrick’s Day!” said the Ryan family, who attended the parade.
People were excited to put on their green and cheer from the sidelines, “Its always fun,” said Kaleia Cunningham.
It was a day filled with parade floats, bands, candy, and lots of celebrating.
Kids and adults were filling their bags with candy, dancing to the music and putting on beads, “They throw out candy,” said Harmonee Boyd.
“I liked the motorcycles but they were really loud,” said Ella Wilson, who attended the parade. “Yeah I like the motorcycle that had the dog,” said Brianna Mcdonald, who also attended.
And some people make sure to never miss the parade, “It gets better every year because of like, because like more people come out,” said Kaleia Cunningham.
This year people were cheering along the sides of Greene Street and Telfair Street rather than on Broad Street, “They were doing construction on Broad Street. So they moved it back here but I don’t mind it. I think it’s still I actually liked the shade,” said Mcdonald.
But change can be good.
“It was cool. It was great. And I liked it. It’s nice down here on Greene street you got the shade, I like that. You know normally its on Broad street. It turned out nice,” said the Ryan family.
Regardless of what street it’s on, people still plan on coming back.
News 12/26 asked: “Would you come back next year?”
“Of course, every year,” said Cunningham.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The parent company of E-Z-GO has announced it plans to split its products as Textron looks to become a “pure-play” aerospace and defense company.
Textron’s specialized vehicles production headquarters is in South Augusta.
On its LinkedIn page, it boasts a workforce of more than 1,000 employees.
Textron said in a statement that it “intends to explore multiple paths to effect the planned separation of its Industrial segment, including but not limited to a sale of the Industrial businesses.”
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Richmond County Board of Education is deeply saddened to announce the passing of board member Walter H. Eubanks.
Eubanks, who represented District 3, died Tuesday after a brief illness.
“Mr. Eubanks’ family and friends are in our thoughts during this difficult time,” the board said in a statement.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
His term was set to expire this year.
Shawnda Stovall, president of the Richmond County Board of Education, said:
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to Mr. Eubanks’ family, friends, constituents, and all who had the privilege of serving alongside him. For more than 20 years, he devoted his time, leadership, and voice to advocating for public education and helping create opportunities for generations of students, first as a teacher and later as a member of the Richmond County Board of Education. His commitment to our community and his passion for serving others will be remembered with gratitude and respect.
“During this time of loss, we keep Mr. Eubanks’ loved ones in our thoughts and prayers. May they find comfort in the many lives he touched through his service and the lasting impact he made on behalf of Richmond County’s students and families.”
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