AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The City of Augusta is giving residents the opportunity to offer feedback on funding matters with its “2027 Budget Priorities Survey.”

The link to the survey can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NTDZMVS .

According to the city, residents can share “what matters most to them” as local government leaders start planning for next year’s budget process.

In a statement released by the City of Augusta, feedback that’s collected from the survey will provide a citizen perspective on city services, funding priorities, infrastructure needs and community concerns.

“This effort supports Augusta, Georgia Government’s commitment to transparency, community
engagement, and responsible planning,” said City Administrator Tameka Allen. “We encourage
residents to share their feedback and be part of the conversation as we begin planning for the
2027 budget process.”

Members of the Augusta-area community are mourning the loss of Bryce Adair, who died following a car accident Wednesday in Ohio to work at the Memorial Golf Tournament as a CBS production assistant.

Who was Bryce Adair?

Adair was from Martinez, graduating from Lakeside High School where he played basketball. According to a CBS obituary, he went on to study communications at Valdosta State University and work there as an intramural supervisor. Two of his other career highlights include Augusta National merchandiser and Augusta GreenJackets audio operator.

CBS said Adair contributed to live sports production and broadcasting operations, ensuring coverage at major sporting events ran smoothly and production standards were maintained at a high level. The company said he was known for having a consistently positive energy, reliability, and willingness to support his team.

Here were some of the memorial social media posts made by Adair’s family and friends:

• “Your smile’s the embodiment of the sun; a warmth we shall always remember.”
• “Bryce’s talent was undeniable, and the world is a little dimmer without him in it. He will be missed but never forgotten.”
• “This really broke my heart. I remember hiring him as an employee at the Family Y Prime Time. Such a kind, gentle soul. Praying for the family.”

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Community members gathered Sunday to honor those who lost their lives to gun violence as part of Wear Orange Weekend.

A memorial was held at Jordan Grove Baptist Church, bringing together several organizations to spread awareness about gun violence prevention.

Wear Orange Weekend honors 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton, who was shot and killed on a playground in Chicago in 2013. Orange was her favorite color.

Several organizations participated in the event, including Moms Demand Action, Georgia Shift, Community in Action and Grieving Families of Youth Violence.

Organizers said ending violence is a community effort.

“Today may be our day, but tomorrow could be any day, don’t wait till it hits your front door step, get involved now because your voice may be the one that makes the difference in our community with your family or any loved one,” said Phyllis Jackson of Moms Demand Action.

“I want to thank the CSRA Community in Action, Georgia Shift, as well as Moms Demand Action for coming together to see a need to know we are here to stop gun violence in our area,” said Rev. Anthony Walker, co-founder of CSRA Community in Action.

The weekend also included a gun-violence panel discussion and a walk. Organizers said they are always looking for volunteers.