AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – An actor with Augusta ties is “fighting for his life” after he was hospitalized, according to reports.

Quinton Aaron is known as the gentle giant who brought Michael Oher to life in The Blind Side alongside Sandra Bullock, according to a GoFundMe page.

TMZ reports Aaron was hospitalized last week in Atlanta after he was walking up stairs when his legs suddenly stopped functioning, causing him to collapse.

The GoFundMe says Aaron on life support due to a severe blood infection.

His manager told TMZ doctors are running tests and evaluating Aaron’s condition, but there is no word on what caused the fall at this time.

Aaron was born in Bronx, NY, but grew up in Augusta, according to the Greater Augusta Art Council’s website.

Aaron made his film debut as Q in “Be Kind Rewind”, starring Mos Def and Jack Black.

Aaron has also made debuts in “Law & Order” and “The Baby Pact”.

In 2010, he was nominated for the Black Reel Awards, the BET Award, the NAACP Image Award, the Teen Choice Award and the MTV Movie & TV Award. In 2017, he also received the International Christian Film Festival Award.

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Emery Thomas Woody, age 22, of Augusta, Georgia, entered into rest on January 24, 2026.

Born on October 31, 2003, Emery spent his early years in Alabama and Michigan before making Augusta his home, where he lived the majority of his life. He was a graduate of Lakeside High School and was just one class away from completing his degree in Automation Technology at Augusta Technical College.

Emery deeply loved his family, especially his nephew, who was truly the apple of his eye. He loved any excuse to be outside: cruising disc golf courses, scuba diving with his dad, skiing whenever he had the chance, playing cornhole with anyone he could round up, or simply enjoying a meal with friends under the sun or the stars. While Emery liked to play it cool, repping Carhart and Gucci, he was also known for being the goofiest guy in the room: jumping into “Uncle E” mode on the floor playing dinosaurs with his nephew, and the one making sure he got the largest serving of buffalo chicken dip while cheering on the Tennessee Volunteers. Those who knew Emery will remember and love him for his warmth, his honesty, the way he really let you know he loved the food he was eating, his willingness to pick up the phone and actually have a conversation, and most of all, his love for and faith in his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Emery was not a perfect man. His siblings would be the first to tell you they had their fair share of fights, and his parents would admit there were times they didn’t always agree. But Emery never claimed perfection, and he knew his life rested in the hands of a perfect God. While those of us remaining earthside do not understand why Emery’s time here was cut short, we hold fast to the hope of an eternal future, not only with Emery but with our Savior.

Emery is survived by his parents, Tom and Amy Woody; his siblings, Corbin Hughes and Spencer Woody; his sister-in-law, Caroline Hughes; his beloved nephew, Conrad Hughes; and many cherished family members and friends.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 30, at 6:00 PM at Warren Church, with visitation from 3:00 until 5:00 PM prior to the service. The family will have a private burial the following morning. Pallbearers will be Chase Cory, Chris Munson, Cole Curry, Jackson Strickland, Jalen Husky, Madison Mixon, and Neel Smith, and Tyler Scarbary.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made. The family hopes to sponsor a disc golf basket or bench at Patriots Park in Emery’s memory; details will be shared as plans are finalized.

What the Weather Channel has been calling ‘Winter Storm Fern’ is finally here. Some parts of Georgia have already been hit by snow and/or ice, while others have been lucky enough to avoid it. Either way, it’s not over yet.

Here are the latest forecasts from the National Weather Service and the Weather Channel, and what to expect Sunday.

Athens weather forecast

Athens is under an ice storm warning through 10 a.m. Monday due to significant icing and additional snow/sleet accumulations. Power outages and tree damages are possible, and travel may be impossible. There will also be a cold weather advisory going into effect 4-10 a.m. Monday due to very cold wind chills up to 15 degrees, which would make the already cold temperatures worse.

More freezing rain is expected sporadically throughout the day until 4 p.m., at which point there will be rain showers until about 7 p.m. Ice accumulations of 0.1 to 0.3 inches today are possible.

Today’s winds will be 5-15 mph with gusts as high as 20-25 mph, while tomorrow’s gusts will rise to 30 mph. There’s also a 3% chance of at least some snow over the next couple of days.

Temperatures are currently sitting at just under 30 degrees and will stay there until around lunchtime. They will rise to up to 36 degrees by later this evening. These temps will hardly change tomorrow, so freezing conditions are still possible even if the rain has stopped.

Atlanta weather forecast

Atlanta has been issued the same ice storm warning and cold weather advisory as Athens later, with similar conditions expected.

More freezing rain is expected over the next hour or two, with a short break before more rain showers 1-4 p.m. Ice accumulations of less than 0.1 inches today are possible.

Today’s winds will be 10-15 mph with gusts as high as 25-30 mph, while tomorrow’s winds may be slightly stronger.

Temperatures are currently sitting at just above 30 degrees, gently rising to the 40’s by this afternoon, but dropping back into the 30’s by later tonight and will get into the 20’s by early tomorrow morning.

Winter storm radar for North Georgia

Augusta weather forecast

Augusta is under an ice storm warning through 10 a.m. tomorrow due to significant icing, with roads (especially bridges and overpasses) becoming slick and hazardous, making travel difficult.

The Garden City has largely avoided winter weather, with the Augusta NWS station reporting overcast skies so far. However, it did report light snow at just before 7 a.m. and the forecast for rain starting at 3 p.m. includes a likelihood of it becoming freezing rain. That rain is forecasted to become a thunderstorm around 5-6 p.m. Ice accumulations of less than 0.1 inches today are also possible.

Today’s winds will be 10-15 mph with gusts as high as 25-30 mph, while tomorrow’s winds may be slightly stronger.

Temperatures are currently sitting at just below 30 degrees, gently rising to the 40’s by this afternoon, staying above 40 degrees until 7 a.m. tomorrow

Live weather radar Augusta

Savannah weather forecast

Savannah will continue to largely avoid the ice storm. There is a hazardous weather outlook showing ice accumulation for today, but there’s been no precipitation and little chance of it for most of today.

That will change later this evening with showers and scattered thunderstorms starting about 8 p.m. tonight through 4 a.m. tomorrow morning. However, temperatures will stay in the 60’s throughout the storm, so there’s no chance of it turning to ice without a serious temp drop.

Live weather radar Savannah

Will it snow?

Sunday through Monday, there’s almost no chance of snow except in the North Georgia areas. Gainesville and Jasper are looking at just under a 30% chance, while surrounding areas including Athens generally don’t have more than a 10% chance.

Either way, even if it does snow, it’s likely it will be a light flurry, not even an inch.

Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for USA Today. Find him on Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@gannett.com.