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Drug Take Back Day: How to safely dispose of unused medications

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Drug Take Back Day: How to safely dispose of unused medications


The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day was established to provide a safe, effective way to get rid of prescription drugs. (MGN/weisspaarz.com/CC BY-SA 2.0)

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day was established to provide a safe, effective way to get rid of prescription drugs. (MGN/weisspaarz.com/CC BY-SA 2.0)

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) –
Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, and many organizations across the CSRA are hosting events, so residents can safely dispose of their unwanted and unused medications.

Rates of prescription drug abuse continue to rise across the United States. The number of drug overdose deaths involving prescription opioids in 2021 was nearly five times the number in 1999, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Drug Take Back Day was established to provide a safe, effective way to get rid of prescription drugs, raise awareness of drug abuse, and prevent drug misuse at home.

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Community members in the CSRA can take their medicines to various locations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

  • CVS: 1520 Walton Way
  • CVS: 2902 Peach Orchard Rd.
  • Kroger: 2801 Washington Rd.
  • Sheriff’s Office Substation: 650-A Ronald Reagan Dr.
  • Kroger: 435 Lewiston Rd.
  • Parks Pharmacy North Augusta: 437 Georgia Ave.
  • North Augusta Public Safety Headquarters: 444 E. Buena Vista Ave.
  • Aiken County Sheriff’s Office: 420 Hampton Ave. NE.
  • Burnettown Police Department: 3187 Augusta Rd.

Residents can drop off medicines from 10 a.m. to noon at the following location:

  • Sheriff’s Office: 225 Hwy. 24 S. 

Officials say don’t bring any liquids or needles. Click here for more information on Drug Take Back Day and to find a location near you.

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Augusta Men Drop Overtime Thriller to Georgia College and State – Augusta University

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Augusta, Ga. – In a game that saw 19 lead changes, Georgia College and State prevailed over Augusta 99-91 in overtime Saturday at Christenberry Fieldhouse. The Jaguars fall to 2-2 in Peach Belt Conference play and 6-7 overall. The Bobcats are now 3-0 in conference play and 6-2 overall.

C.J. Jones of GCSU was the star of this one as he poured in 42 points to lead all scorers and also grabbed eight rebounds in the win.

The Jaguars fell behind midway through the second half, but with just one second left in regulation, T.J. Baker hit a three-pointer to send the game into overtime. But in the extra period, GCSU outscored AU 18-10 for the winning margin. 

Luis Nonfon, who had another double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds, started the scoring in overtime and gave the Jags the 83-81 lead. GCSU then rattled off five straight points to take the lead, one they would not surrender. 

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The Jaguars had five players in double figures led by Elías Pálsson who tallied 22 points while grabbing eight rebounds. T.J. Baker and Tobias Prall each had 18 points while Charlie McBeath scored 13. 

Augusta hit on just 35% of their shots from the field while GCSU hit on 52.5%. The Bobcats outscored Augusta 46-22 in the paint and went 8-18 from three-point range while Augusta finished 10 of 29 from deep. From the foul line, both teams went 29-36. 

Other than Nonfon grabbing double figures in rebounds, Pálsson eight rebounds and was a perfect 12-12 from the foul line. 

Next up for the Jaguars will be a battle with Reinhardt University on Thursday at 11 a.m., part of Columbia County Education Day. 

 

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Richmond County deputies searching for suspect after armed robbery on Wheeler Road

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Richmond County started a search for an armed robbery suspect Saturday evening.

They started the search on the 3700 block of Wheeler Road after an alleged armed robbery at an SRP ATM.

The suspect is described as a 40-year-old black male, wearing all black, a face mask and a camouflage jacket.

The suspect fled the area on foot in an unknown direction.

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The sheriff’s office used K9 Units, along with the drone unit, to search.

This investigation is in its early stages, and no further information is available at this time.



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Aerospace program milestone reached at Thompson Farm in Augusta

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Students at Richmond County Technical Magnet School achieved a milestone by launching their 500th non-kit rocket.

Students launched rockets at Thompson Farm in Augusta. The launch is part of the school’s aerospace program that has been part of their STEM curriculum since 2014.

The Augusta Fire Department collaborated with the group for the launch.

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