Augusta, GA
Biden-Harris Campaign visits Augusta for opening of new campaign office, kick off of “Seniors for Biden-Harris”
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Biden-Harris campaign made a visit to Augusta to celebrate the opening of the new Campaign office.
Sunday, the Biden-Harris campaign and the Democratic Party of Georgia opened a new campaign office and kicked off “Seniors for Biden-Harris.”
Seniors for Biden-Harris is a national organization coalition that aims to reach key communities about what is at stake for America’s senior citizens.
“Senior citizens are still a huge part of the voting bloc, and maybe every now and then they need a little nudge as to why it is so important for them to vote,” said Sarah Moody, an attendee.
The office will be dedicated to working to re-elect President Biden.
“You have to make sure that you’re actually on the group running. And so, this is kind of kicking that off,” said Harold Jones, State Senator.
Speakers also talked about wanting to protect the work the Biden administration has done for them.
“Who your President is absolutely matters, and where you know making sure that folks know that,” said Jordan Johnson, District 1 commissioner and Richmond County Party Chair. “That who you put in the White House matters because it will directly impact what comes from the federal government to support what happens on a local level.”
Attendees were there to show their support and remind the community to get out and vote and vote early.
“You want your voice heard? Go to the polls and put it in on the ballot,” said Christie Stewart, an attendee. “That’s your voice. Not talking on the corners and talking on the streets. Go early, go often, get out there and vote.”
“The key to 2020 was we had more people vote early then voted on election day,” said Franklin Delano Williams, Host Committee Local Democratic Party.
Attendees Stressing that you as a voter always have a voice– you just have to use it.
“We have a voice no matter what district you’re in or what county you’re in,” said Kay Turner, a Candidate for State House Representative 125 Columbia County. “You have a voice to speak up for yourself, to speak up for your relatives, your seniors. To speak up for women, to speak up for your children.”
The office wants to encourage those interested in helping spread the word during the election to join this office at the Augusta-Richmond County Democratic Party headquarters at 459 Broad St., Augusta, Georgia 30901. Their phone number is (706) – 722-8111.
Augusta, GA
Local group holds 4th annual walk against autism
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – April is Autism Awareness Month, and one local group raised awareness with a walk in Augusta on Sunday.
The fourth annual autism walk was hosted by Moving Over Mountains Against autism at Lake Olmstead Park.
All proceeds from the walk support autism awareness initiatives.
We spoke with the CEO and founder of the group, Deidre Roberson, who said this year they are dedicating the walk to their photographer, who died recently.
Roberson told us what she looks forward to the most.
“I look most forward to seeing the different people every year. We always meet different people, new people, and they come from all over the CSRA, so Washington, Wilkes, Carolina,” she said.
There were also several vendors providing resources to families.
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Augusta, GA
From Augusta roots to Nighthawks leader: Nolan Belcher comes home
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- Augusta University baseball is in a three-game series matchup against the University of North Georgia.
AU is currently down in the series 0-2 after a close loss Friday and a loss Saturday.
But we aren’t focusing on the Jags, we’re going to take a look at North Georgia’s head coach, Nolan Belcher.
He is an Augusta native who began his career at Greenbrier and Augusta Christian.
He won three state championships, which then led him to play for the South Carolina Gamecocks.
There he won back-to-back national championships and finished runner up in 2012.
His coaching career began after that where he eventually joined the Peach belt Confrence, coaching at USCA and GCSU.
Now in his first season as head coach for the Nighthawks, he is happy to come home and coach in front of his friends and family.
“I’m very fortunate that I got family that, one is still around and they can come watch me do what I love. And, they’ve shown me, nothing but support throughout my whole coaching career and even back on my playing dates are very thankful and appreciative for everything they’ve done for me.”
AU and UNG will have their final series match on Sunday.
Augusta, GA
One dead following a shooting in Richmond County
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Richmond County Coroner’s Office said a person has died after a shooting on Division Street Saturday afternoon.
Officials say the shooting happened at the 2100 block around 4 p.m.
The victim was shot at least one time and taken to Wellstar MCG, where he later died, the coroner’s office says.
The sheriff’s office also went to Division Street at approximately 4 p.m. in reference to the incident, deputies say.
An autopsy has been scheduled.
No further information is available at this time.
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