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‘Brighten our spirits’: Greek Fest brings normalcy to some in Augusta

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‘Brighten our spirits’: Greek Fest brings normalcy to some in Augusta


AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta Greek Festival is back this weekend after being postponed due to Hurricane Helene. 

It’s at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, which helped serve first responders as people recovered from Helene. 

People say this weekend is going to be a breath of fresh air for them.   

It’s one of the first big events downtown since Helene, and it definitely reflected that Friday night. 

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“We needed something to brighten our spirits and to give us something to a little bit of a distraction from all the chaos,” said festival attendee Donald Case.  

Case says it’s wholesome to enjoy Greek culture, the food and the community again. 

“After the hurricane and all the craziness we’ve been dealing with, having something like this to give us a chance to relax and enjoy a little bit of food and a little bit of entertainment. It’s a blessing,” said Case. 

Organizers say it was a challenge moving food and supplies around after the storm postponed plans, but they say it was important to bring normalcy to Augusta. 

Michelle Ennis, chairman of Greek Festival, said: “People were trying to put their lives back together. And so that was probably the biggest challenge, but we’ve we pushed through it.” 

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They set up shop at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church during the worst of it to feed first responders in need. 

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“We decided to put together some kind of response. We wanted to do it in a positive way, and we felt like that was something good that we could do,” said Ennis. 

It’s a weekend escape for many, and some say they’re ready for everything that comes with it. 

Jeff Padgett, a festival attendee, said: “I think it’s going to be a really good turnout, exactly because of that, because people want to get out again and be with people.” 

Case said: “More vendors, more food like they’ve got their food game a little bit. It’s just gotten better and better each year.” 

If you missed Friday, you’re not out of luck.  

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You can still enjoy plenty of Greek culture and festivities throughout the rest of the weekend.  

They are open on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.  



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2nd annual Juneteenth trail ride draws crowds in Augusta

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The second annual Juneteenth trail ride took place on Old Waynesboro Road in Augusta on Saturday.

The event featured trail rides with horses and ATVs, a mechanical bull contest and music.

People shopped at vendors, and there was entertainment for kids, including a petting zoo, inflatables and games.

“It’s really a privilege just to be able to have the opportunity to share my space, to share my area, and to share for an event with so much value, to give back to my community and a place to celebrate,” said Davon Wallace, chief of operations at Crimson Hills.

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Wallace said they will be hosting more events, with a haunted trail coming in October.

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Multiple teens arrested in deadly shooting on Warren Road

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has made multiple arrests in a deadly shooting that left one teenager dead and another injured early Saturday morning.

According to deputies, the incident happened June 20, at approximately 12:50 a.m. in the 200 block of Warren Road, where authorities responded to reports of shots fired involving two gunshot victims.

When deputies arrived, they located two 18-year-old men from Augusta.

Officials identified the victims as Eric Markquis Bartley Miller and Joseph Lamar Thomas.

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Investigators say Miller sustained at least one gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Thomas was also found with at least one gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under active investigation.

As of Saturday afternoon, three teenage suspects have been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

18-year-old Dmihjay Collins, 17-year-old Tayshaun Thomas, and 17-year-old Joseph Thomas have all been arrested and charged with Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of Machine Guns. They are all currently being held at the Webster Detention Center.

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A fourth teenager, 17-year-old Reante Byrd was also arrested, but investigators have not linked him to the murder case. Byrd has been charged with Possession of a Pistol or Revolver by a Person Under the Age of 18. He is also being held in the Webster Detention Center.

No further details in the investigation have been released.



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Augusta Regional Airport hosts drone camp for students

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Students showcased drones they built during a two-week summer camp at Augusta Regional Airport on Friday.

12 junior and high school students attended the camp, where they learned to fly and build drones designed to help others.

Anderson Puryear, a student, said the camp focused on delivering small medical supplies.

“It was focused on delivering small medical supplies like an EPI pen or glucose packet for like diabetics and for people with allergies in need in the real world that could obviously help save lives, and if people are like in a place in a boat or like in the desert or in the forest where they can’t easily access those supplies it can save their lives,” Puryear said.

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The airport partnered with Georgia Tech, state troopers and the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Department for the Air Edu Summer Camp.

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