Augusta, GA
Family seeks community help in finding missing Augusta man
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Demon Parrish disappeared without a trace on Monday, and now his family is desperate to find him.
On Friday, family and friends searched the last known area he was in.
Sonya Jackson is an aunt holding on to hope as groups search for any sign of her nephew.
“They are out here searching for any bag, suspicious bag, or whatever. I can’t do it. Me personally because I don’t want to see nothing,” said Jackson.
Demon ‘Poke’ Parrish is a 31-year-old son, brother, father and hairstylist with many talents.
“He is funny. He can cook. He can sing. Oh man, he can sing. He does hair and he gives the best shampoos,” said Jackson.
If he’s not with his family, Jackson says he’s communicating through social media.
But as of Tuesday, Jackson says there’s been nothing but silence.
“When I texted him Tuesday night before I went to bed, if I don’t get a text and if I don’t wake up at like one o’clock in the morning, pick up my phone, and he’s responded, then I’ll get a text the next day. But I didn’t get that text,” said Jackson.
Demon was last seen on Mill Street, wearing pink sweat pants and a black hoodie.
Jackson says he’s not the type to leave his child and business without a trace.
“My niece knew something was up when his car was pinging around this location,” she said.
The search around his last location continues and they are calling on the community for help.
“If anyone knows anything, if you’ve heard something or you’ve seen anything, please call the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office,” said Jackson.
Demon Parrish is described as 6 foot 1 inch tall and weighs 230 pounds. His family says he had locks in his hair the last time they saw him.
Anyone with information concerning Parrish is urged to call 706-821-1020 or 706-821-1080.
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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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