Augusta, GA
Conrad B. Goodwin Obituary May 15, 2025 – Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors
Augusta, GA – Conrad B. Goodwin, 88, entered into rest Thursday, May 15, 2025.
Conrad was born on a farm in Jefferson County, GA and attended public schools in Augusta, GA and was a graduate of Richmond Academy. He served four years in the United States Air Force. Conrad was employed at the US Postal Service and served in many positions and retired in 1992 as manager of the Forest Hills Branch. He was a member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church where he served as a greeter, usher, and administration trustee.
He loved traveling and visiting many states and points of interest along the way especially Tybee Island and the mountains. He enjoyed golf, gardening, being a handyman, volunteering, and an avid fan of Georgia Bulldog football. Conrad especially enjoyed family gatherings with his family and rocking on the porch.
Family members include his children: Bret Alan Goodwin, Troy Goodwin, and Tina Goodwin Nakagawa; 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his sons, Bart Goodwin and Tony Goodwin, and former wife June E. Goodwin.
The memorial service will be held Friday, May 23, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at Woodlawn United Methodist Church with Rev. Bernard “Sonny” Mason officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 A.M., at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Golden Harvest Food Bank is partnering with local legal organizations for the 15th Annual Georgia Food Frenzy.
The fundraising competition is held in partnership with Feeding Georgia, the Office of the Georgia Attorney General, the State Bar of Georgia, and the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia.
The two-week competition runs from April 20th through May 1st, and every dollar raised stays local, supporting Golden Harvest’s work across the state of Georgia.
Groups can register at www.galegalfoodfrenzy.org/sign-up, and registration will remain open throughout the competition.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Georgia gubernatorial candidate Geoff Duncan campaigned in Augusta ahead of Election Day, making stops at two churches and meeting with local faith leaders.
The former lieutenant governor visited Good Hope Baptist Church on Cedar Street, where he spoke with the Greater Augusta Interfaith Coalition’s “Music to the Polls” group.
Duncan told us that, if elected governor, he wants to expand Medicaid, pass what he called “common-sense gun legislation,” and create more economic opportunities statewide. He also pointed to affordability concerns impacting families and businesses.
“I want to take $1.7 billion of our state’s fund and wrap it around the axle of poverty,” Duncan said, adding that he wants to lower child care costs and improve temporary assistance programs.
Duncan also stopped at Miles Memorial Church on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
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NJ apartment dwellers, renters have these options for help with rent
State and local officials say several programs are designed to help low and moderate-income households stay housed in the face of financial distress.
As rent prices continue to strain budgets, a new study is highlighting where Georgians can save the most by splitting housing costs.
According to a report from SmartAsset, some cities in Georgia offer major savings for renters who choose to live with a roommate.
Here’s what to know.
Where can you save the most in Georgia?
The study ranks Augusta as the top city in Georgia for roommate savings, and No. 6 in the country.
Renters there can save about 45% on monthly rent, or roughly $450 per month, by sharing an apartment.
Here’s how the costs compare in Augusta:
- One-bedroom rent: $1,000
- Two-bedroom rent: $1,100
- Estimated monthly savings with a roommate: $450
Why are roommate savings so high?
With rent prices rising, splitting costs has become one of the easiest ways to cut monthly expenses.
The study shows that sharing rent can significantly reduce housing costs, especially in cities where prices have climbed in recent years.
How does Georgia compare to the rest of the country?
Here’s the top 10 cities in the US for saving with a roomate:
- Cleveland, OH
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Jersey City, NJ
- Memphis, TN
- Boise, ID
- Augusta, GA
- New Haven, CT
- Chattanooga, TN
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Shreveport, LA
Methodology
The study analyzed 100 U.S. cities using rental data from March 2025 to March 2026 from Zumper, comparing one-bedroom rents to half the cost of two-bedroom apartments to estimate savings from sharing with a roommate.
For more information, visit smartasset.com/data-studies/roommate-savings-2026.
Vanessa Johns is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@gannett.com.
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