Augusta, GA
Feast in the Streets Augusta 2024
AUGUSTA, G.A. (WJBF)- Despite some of the challenges the city of Augusta has faced, local business owners and community members and leaders came together to serve the community this Thanksgiving.
Cafe 209 celebrated Thanksgiving with “Feast in the Streets” for a second year, Thursday morning.
“I think it’s an amazing thing for the community just to kind of revitalize everything that’s going on in the community, and to have everybody come together and just have smiles and love for the community– that’s big for me.” Jeremiah Davis said.
From 11 am until 2pm, folks had the chance to get a hot meal with all kinds of Thanksgiving favorites, and toiletries and sleeping bags.
“It means a lot just to be able to help a lot of people and everything. Just to be out here helping the community and just to be nice on Thanksgiving,” volunteer Elayna Mcintyre said.
Local members and leaders of the community say their coming together speaks to the strength of Augusta, amid the recent challenges of Hurricane Helene.
“We know the devastation the hurricane brought to our city, but this is a good event because what it shows is– number one, that the community still has a need, and then number two is that the business owners in downtown, particularly Cassandra at Cafe 209, still has a heart to serve the community. And so, this is a great event because we’re able to tap into the better parts of our community, serving those who need our help the most….” commissioner Jordan Johnson said.
Staff and volunteers at Cafe 209 showed their gratitude for their chance to stand strong and provide a sense of security for all, this Thanksgiving.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The 10th annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival brought families to the Augusta Fairgrounds on Friday despite the muggy heat.
Cultural and community-focused events, live music performances and food trucks were available at the celebration.
Tonia Hill, attending the Juneteenth celebration, said she loves the holiday and is supporting the community, though she acknowledged the weather conditions.
“I love Juneteenth. And I’m supporting everybody. It’s hot. It’s hot. It’s hot,” Hill said.
The festival runs until 10 p.m.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta Dream Center is seeing more families turn to its food pantry this summer as children lose access to school lunches.
Organizations like the Augusta Dream Center see a surge in families who relied on school lunches during the academic year, according to Hallie Kohan, assistant director.
“We see a lot more families that have young kids who are in need that simply don’t have those meals they are normally getting,” Kohan said. “We see an influx of families that come through.”
Demand is up, but the food supply is not keeping pace.
“Right now we are having some food distribution issues so while we are seeing an increase in families, we are seeing a decrease in the amount of food coming through our doors,” Kohan said.
The center is asking the community to host food drives or donate kid-friendly items such as mac and cheese and oatmeal.
Every Sunday the Dream Center opens its doors for a hot meal, serving as many as 120 people.
“Families can come in and get their hot meal. They sit down, it’s dignified, it’s a diner,” Kohan said. “It’s a welcoming experience for kids to come in and not feel like they are in need.”
No paperwork is required to receive help.
“Just because you think someone is in a great situation, in today’s economy you never know,” Kohan said. “It could be your neighbor, mom, or best friend.”
The Augusta Dream Center food pantry is open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon and Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. Hot meals are served Sundays from 5 to 6 p.m.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Construction continues on the James Brown Linear Park in downtown Augusta, with ceiling tiles now installed inside the park structures.
The tiles feature designs showcasing the Godfather of Soul from different years in his career.
According to the city, the completed park will include an interactive water feature that will “dance” to Brown’s greatest hits. A statue of the music icon will return to a new stage at the park.
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