Augusta, GA
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)
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.
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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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.
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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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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