Augusta, GA

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Geoff Duncan comes to Augusta

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3 months ago

January 20, 2026

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Geoff Duncan comes to Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Georgia’s former Lt. Gov. and current gubernatorial candidate, Geoff Duncan, came to Augusta on Tuesday.

He toured the Carpenters Local Union 283 training facility.

He spoke with staff about his plans to lower costs for workers across the state.

Duncan also spoke about artificial intelligence and the impacts it will have on workers.

He says unions are essential to help economic growth in Georgia.

“I do think unions are definitely a part of Georgia’s future,” he said. “Our economic growth is headed in a great direction, and it needs to continue to improve. And in order to have qualified labor that’s safe and ready to go to work, we’ve got to have unions as a part of that training protocol.”

He said programs like those of the union are coordinated to let people get the training to be successful on those projects.

“There’s folks listening to this right now that would love to go back to work, but they can’t afford child care. There are things we can do as a state to better affect that and look at opportunities to better fund the caps program to lower childcare costs to better fund the TANF to wrap our hands around folks hanging around the vicious cycle of poverty,” he said.

He also addressed creating livable wages for Georgians.

He was a Republican when he was lieutenant governor, but now he is a Democrat.

Other candidates running for governor include Democrats Michael Thurman, State Senator Jason Estevez, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Olu Brown, and Representatives Derrick Jackson and Roe Roman.

Republicans running include Attorney General Chris Carr, Lt. Gov. Bert Jones, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, and Ken Yasger.

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What is the cheapest city in Georgia to live with a roomate?

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9 hours ago

April 19, 2026

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What is the cheapest city in Georgia to live with a roomate?

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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Augusta nonprofit hosts family financial literacy day

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21 hours ago

April 19, 2026

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Augusta nonprofit hosts family financial literacy day

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Families had the chance to sharpen their money skills at a financial literacy event hosted by local nonprofit Crown Her Mentoring at the Bernie Ward Community Center.

The free event offered resources for all ages, from kids learning the basics to adults planning for their financial future.

Attendees could sit in sessions about budgeting, credit, opening banking accounts and insurance options.

Organizers said the event was designed to make financial education accessible during Financial Literacy Month.

“People need to understand the importance of a checking account, a savings account—how to manage your money. How to invest your money. People need to learn about life insurance,” said Torrecka Davis, organizer.

Crown Her Mentoring will host a mental health awareness event on May 23. Open enrollment for new mentees will begin on May 10.

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Lane Bryant to close Augusta Mall store this weekend

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1 day ago

April 18, 2026

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Lane Bryant to close Augusta Mall store this weekend

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Shoppers in Augusta will soon lose a longtime retail option, as Lane Bryant’s store inside Augusta Mall is set to close for good this weekend.

Employees at Lane Bryant inside Augusta Mall confirmed that the store will permanently close starting Sunday, April 19.

After the closure, the nearest Lane Bryant location for customers will be in Lexington.

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