Augusta, GA
Fort Gordon’s Eisenhower Army Medical Center could face near-shutdown
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Sen. John Ossoff is demanding answers from military health officials about reported plans to reduce services at Eisenhower Army Medical Center.
In a letter to the Defense Health Agency, Ossoff asked about potential cuts that could include closing inpatient, emergency room and operating room services at the Fort Gordon hospital.
The letter states hospital staff says Eisenhower currently serves 30,000 to 40,000 people.
The facility operates as a teaching hospital with 80 residents and employs about 1,500 people total.
Ossoff asked the Defense Health Agency specific questions about the facility’s future, including whether there are plans to reduce the scope of care and services offered at the hospital.
The senator also questioned whether leaders reviewed data to determine whether Augusta hospitals could absorb additional patients if cuts occurred.
The letter asks if the Naval Hospital in Jacksonville, Fla., and the facility in Beaufort, S.C., are among those the Defense Health Agency is considering for service reductions.
Ossoff set a deadline of Nov. 28 for responses from the agency.
News 12 reached out to a spokeswoman for the post and got an automated reply to an email that stated, in part:
“Thank you for your note. As a result of a lapse in appropriations, I am out of the office. I will return to the office once appropriations are approved and I am informed to do so.”
We reached out to a higher-level public affairs address listed in the email and haven’t heard back.
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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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