Augusta, GA
Golden Harvest opens new Produce Rescue Center in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Golden Harvest in Augusta is opening the doors to a new Produce Rescue Center that will help feed those in need.
On Aug. 15, at 8:30 a.m., Golden Harvest Food Bank will open its doors to the community for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Produce Rescue Center, located at 3301 Commerce Drive.
This special event will bring together community leaders, elected officials, and compassionate neighbors who share a commitment to fighting hunger.
The new center will serve as a vital lifeline for over 350 hunger relief organizations and programs that provide food assistance to those in need. It will also become a welcoming space for thousands of volunteers each month, whose generosity and dedication are at the heart of the Food Bank’s mission to alleviate hunger.
This project was made possible through an initial grant award of $3.7 million by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs in partnership with the City of Augusta through CARES Act funding.
This award was driven by a deep commitment to expanding the Food Bank’s capacity to serve. The new Produce Rescue Center is designed to significantly increase the distribution of fresh produce, meat, and dairy products to Golden Harvest’s partner agencies and clients across its 11,000-square-mile service area, covering 25 counties.
The center will also house Golden Harvest’s Community Impact Team, a group dedicated to ensuring that food reaches those who need it most. The goal is to have more hands on deck to get fresher produce to the community quicker.
“We are incredibly grateful to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and their visionary investment in the food bank network across the state, increasing capacity and impact to those facing food insecurity,” says Amy Breitmann, President & CEO, of Golden Harvest Food Bank. “We are also grateful for the private investors who have come alongside us to close the fundraising gap, bringing to life the reality of this new facility that will drastically increase our impact across our 25-county service area.”
Key features of the new center include large cold storage units that will increase the Food Bank’s fresh produce distribution exponentially. A dedicated volunteer space will ensure that every item is carefully sorted, inspected, and delivered with the respect our neighbors deserve. Expanded office space will provide more than 7,000 square feet for Golden Harvest’s staff and community partners to collaborate, learn, and grow together in service.
Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, community members and the press are invited to tour the new Produce Rescue Center to see firsthand how it will enhance Golden Harvest’s ability to meet the needs of the community.
It’s a project that is two years in the making.
In April, News 12 got a first look at some of the center’s progress.
The new center will introduce a new world of fresh food options for people across the area and help fill the food desert gap.
In their current space, Golden Harvest is able to distribute about a million pounds of fresh produce a year. Across the street at the new produce rescue center, their goal is to bump up to about two and a half million pounds.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Volunteers came together Saturday to help clean up an Augusta neighborhood.
The cleanup took place on Wheeless Road and Dorn Road.
Jeremiah Atkinson started the event as a way to clean up trash dumped in the area and help the community.
He said they had at least 30 bags picked up as of Saturday morning.
“My message is if you see one piece of trash, pick it up and help Augusta clean it up because I feel like that would be more efficient, just pick up one piece of trash a day, just one to help out the community,” Atkinson said.
Organizers also provided snacks for volunteers.
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Housing costs are often the biggest Georgians deal with every month, so it’s important to try and save money where possible.
Last week, WalletHub released its ranking of the most affordable cities to buy a home. It analyzed 300 cities based on 10 metrics, with the biggest weight going to housing affordability and cost per square foot.
Best city to buy a home in Georgia?
Augusta ranked the highest among Georgia cities, ranking 8th overall and 3rd best in the midsized cities list.
Augusta real estate prices
According to Zillow, as of March, the median list price for a house in Georgia is $205,000 with a median sale price of $187,283. About 57% of sales are under the list price.
The average rent, as of April, is $1,365 per month.
Augusta cost of living
The MIT Living Wage Calculator reports the hourly pay needed to support yourself and/or your family, assuming full-time employment. For Richmond County (Augusta), it’s $20.31 for one adult, $28.16 for a two-adult household with one working, and $14.08 for a two-adult household with both working.
Children obviously increase the wage needed. Depending on how many adults are working, the necessary pay figures may increase by up to $13 for just one child, with more needed for additional children.
Worst city to buy a home in Georgia?
The Georgia city with the lowest ranking on the list overall was Sandy Springs. However, with 300 cities, landing at No. 151 doesn’t make it nearly the worst in the nation. Sandy Springs was No. 56 on the small cities list.
What are the best cities to buy a home in US?
- Flint, MI
- Detroit, MI
- Surprise, AZ
- Yuma, AZ
- Akron, OH
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Memphis, TN
- Augusta, GA
- Indianapolis, IN
- Cleveland, OH
Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for USA Today. Find him on Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@gannett.com.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Senate candidate Derek Dooley made several visits to the area on Friday.
Dooley had stops in both Lincolnton and Augusta on May 29 and was joined by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp for his “Georgia First” tour. He spoke about one of the issues he finds in politics.
“But the other piece of it is the corruption. People sit on these committees. They have access to information that none of us have. And then you look up 2 or 3 years down the road and their wealth is just skyrocketing,” Dooley said. “You’re outperforming every investor out there. And I think it’s shameful. I think it erodes trust. It’s something that I will never do.”
“Politicians were out there getting paid. They were coming back home. They’re raising money and campaigning while the government shut down,” Kemp said. “What Derek’s saying, if he’s up there, we’re not going to allow legislators to get paid. We’re going to take away their benefits. That way, you won’t ever have another shutdown again.”
Dooley is facing Congressman Mike Collins in a runoff for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate.
The winner of the Republican nomination will face incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff in November.
Photojournalist credit: Regynal McKie
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