Augusta, GA
Gamecocks, Greenbrier grad return to SRP for cross-state showdown
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – One week ago, the SRP Park College Showcase brought us the rivalry of Georgia and Georgia Southern baseball.
This week, the action was packed once again with a cross-state meeting between No. 20 South Carolina and Georgia State.
The two went head-to-head on the diamond for the first time since 2009. This was the first time the Panthers and the Gamecocks have met in neutral territory.
Bringing the matchup to North Augusta, it was a chance for fans to catch a game they’d otherwise have to make the distance to Columbia for.
“It’s close by, we live in North Augusta, it was a good opportunity to enjoy the game together,” said one father and son duo.
The last time South Carolina played at SRP was in 2019.
While the park was dressed with fans in Garnet and Black, the ones in blue stood out for a good reason.
Brandi Bell was there in the stands to support State’s No. 8, her son, David Bell. Bell played for Greenbrier.
“I had to tackle him when I got here, it’s really cool. This is his dream since second grade, to play at Greenbrier than Georgia State, it’s everything he wanted.”
While it was a first for the Bell family to see David play in his college colors, he used to play at SRP Park with his travel team in high school.
Georgia State kept South Carolina grounded with a 2-1 lead through the bottom of the fifth. South Carolina tied it with a Ryan Bakes double. Pushing the Panthers to a quick 3-out in the top of the sixth, the Gamecocks went back to work in the bottom, scoring two.
They held on until the end with a score of 4-3, moving the all-time series between the river foes 8-4.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Students showcased drones they built during a two-week summer camp at Augusta Regional Airport on Friday.
12 junior and high school students attended the camp, where they learned to fly and build drones designed to help others.
Anderson Puryear, a student, said the camp focused on delivering small medical supplies.
“It was focused on delivering small medical supplies like an EPI pen or glucose packet for like diabetics and for people with allergies in need in the real world that could obviously help save lives, and if people are like in a place in a boat or like in the desert or in the forest where they can’t easily access those supplies it can save their lives,” Puryear said.
The airport partnered with Georgia Tech, state troopers and the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Department for the Air Edu Summer Camp.
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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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