Augusta, GA

Central EMS hiring medical personnel and office staff

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2 years ago

March 22, 2023

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Central EMS hiring medical personnel and office staff

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AUGUSTA. Ga. (WFXG) – Central EMS expects to be the zone supplier for Richmond County on Might eighth, however earlier than the corporate can put ambulances on the bottom, they should rent a workers.

“We’re bringing the operation to Augusta. We’re not going to be working this from Atlanta. We need to make this our residence as nicely,” Jonathan Walker of Central EMS tells FOX54.

Managers have been within the CSRA hiring paramedics, EMTs, EMRs, mechanics, and workplace workers this week. Practically 100 candidates have left the two-day hiring far with job affords, many scheduled to start out full-time work in Might.

Walker says working for Central EMS will not be like working for many ambulance suppliers.

“We name it the Central Household, and it’s. Corey Thomas, the VP, did my orientation 12 years in the past. We’ve all been right here for fairly a very long time. We’ve head management within the firm right here in Augusta this week making an attempt to share what Central’s about and produce folks into our household.”

He says this firm has seen success in its two-day hiring occasion. “The primary responder neighborhood could be very tight-knit. We’re seeing lots of people who need to assist the neighborhood. Some who haven’t labored in first response are popping out as a result of they need to get again in and be part of this.”

Central EMS invitations those that missed the job truthful to use on-line. He says Central’s efforts to construct an area presence continues, as coaching will probably be provided to different space job-seekers quickly.

“We’re hiring from throughout the neighborhood as a result of no one is aware of it higher than the people who find themselves right here.”

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Augusta, GA

Jags stay atop the PBC with win over Georgia Southwestern

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January 19, 2025

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Jags stay atop the PBC with win over Georgia Southwestern

Augusta, GA – The Augusta men’s basketball team continued their strong start in Peach Belt Conference play, securing a 77-69 victory over Georgia Southwestern on Saturday evening at Christenberry Fieldhouse. With the win, Augusta improves to 11-5 overall and 5-1 in the PBC, while Georgia Southwestern drops to 6-10 and 0-6 in league play. Augusta (11-5, 5-1 Peach Belt) FG% 49.1 3PT% 27.3 FT% 81.5 Georgia Southwestern (6-10, 0-6 Peach Belt) FG% 38.3 3PT% 18.2 FT% 63.6 The Jaguars set the tone early, taking a 35-32 lead into halftime behind a balanced offensive effort. In the second half, Augusta maintained…

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George Crouser Obituary January 17, 2025 – Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors

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January 18, 2025

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George Crouser Obituary January 17, 2025 – Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors

George A. Crouser, age 73, passed away peacefully Friday, January 17, 2025 in Augusta, GA with family by his side.

He is survived by his wife, Madeline; daughters: Sarah (Tony) Lonaker of Findlay, Ohio and Stacey (Kurt Williams) Wright of Augusta, Georgia; step-daughters: Lisa (Wes) Grate of Cincinnati, Ohio and Amanda (Eric) Sobul of Willoughby, Ohio; grandchildren: Ady, Shane, Maddie, Bella, Scout, and Wylie; and former spouse: Sharee.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and June (nee Dunn) Crouser, and brother, John Crouser.

George was born May 23, 1951 in Painesville, Ohio. He attended Harvey High School, Class of 1969, where he was a multi-sport letterman. He was a jack-of-all-trades but found his career working in nuclear plants in Ohio, New Hampshire, and found his way to Augusta.

George loved listening to music, amassing a massive record collection, and attending concerts. In his spare time, George could be found playing billiards in different leagues. He was an avid sports fan and loved watching the Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Guardians but loved Ohio State the most.

All services are private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The American Heart Association of The National Kidney Foundation.

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.

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Father arrested after Harlem child shoots himself with unsecured gun

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19 hours ago

January 18, 2025

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Father arrested after Harlem child shoots himself with unsecured gun

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A Harlem child was transfered to a local hospital after shooting himself in the shoulder, according to the Harlem Police Department.

Officials say the Harlem Police Department responded to the 200 block of North Fairview Drive just after 8 p.m. Thursday in reference to a gunshot wound.

Deputies say they offered aid to the juvenile until the Fire Department and EMS arrived.

According to authorities, the child found an unsecured gun in his father’s room and shot himself in the shoulder.

Deputies say the child was alert and conscious and is expected to make a full recovery.

Spencer Johnson has been arrested on a charge of cruelty to children in the second degree and has been transported to the Columbia County Detention Center, according to officials.

This case is still under investigation.

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