Augusta, GA
Homeless ‘point in time’ count is seeking on your help
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The cold weather could help Richmond County as the annual “point-in-time”, or PIT, count is preparing to take place.
This is a way for Augusta to take stock of how many people are struggling with homelessness.
The face of homelessness is ever-changing, and the number is increasing.
“The average person on the street who is experiencing homelessness today is 48, so that speaks volumes to me that my generation is who is experiencing homelessness now,” said Bethany Trapp, who helps plan the count.
It’s why the homeless task force is gathering volunteers.
“Because of the fact that Hurricane Helene did hit our area so hard we have seen an uptick of folks coming into the shelter, requesting longer stays just because they have nowhere else,” said Trapp.
They’re getting a head count of just how many people are experiencing homelessness in our area.
“We have Salvation Army Center of Hope, Garden City Rescue and Augusta Rescue mission, so we’ll be doing surveys with them,” said Trapp.
The count will take place over the next several days.
“The last 10 days of every January, because that’s typically when it’s coldest,” said Trapp.
But their overnight count is Friday, and they need your help.
Brennan Meagher, chair of the Street Outreach Committee, said: “We need about 100 volunteers that will come out. Help us.”
Together, volunteers, the homeless task force and the sheriff’s office will work to reach everyone in the community.
“Everyone will be split into teams, and we’ll go out to certain areas where we know encampments are or where we know our street outreach team has encountered homeless numbers of our community,” said Meagher.
They do the count as part of their partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
But it’s more than just a headcount.
Trapp said: “These numbers are used for grant funding, and we look at that, especially with the homeless task force to see how many people were experiencing homelessness and how can we fix that?”
It’s the first step to connecting people in our community with resources to make sure no one is overlooked.
“We need to know what the gaps and services are so that we can start making those connections,” said Trapp.
There is still time for you to sign up to volunteer to help with the PIT count.
To sign up to help, fill out this form.
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Augusta, GA
Balanced Scoring Attack Leads the Augusta Women to an Easy Win on Senior Day – Augusta University
Augusta, Ga. – Six Augusta players had at least eight points as the Augusta University women rolled Middle Georgia 69-44 on senior day at Christenberry Fieldhouse. With the win, the Jaguars clinch a first round home game in the upcoming Peach Belt Conference tournament. The Jaguars improve to 13-6 in the conference and 18-8 overall. The Knights are 9-9 in conference play and 16-9 overall.
Amari Jackson led the Jags with 15 points and eight rebounds. Quinasia Abercrombie added 11 points as did Camerah Langston, who tallied a career high. Langston also hit three three-pointers.
The Jaguars led 31-23 at the half and then dominated the final 20 minutes outscoring the Knights 38-21. AU’s defense was outstanding and held Middle Georgia to 26% shooting for the game while the Jags hit on 47% of their shots. AU was out rebounded but forced 21 Middle Georgia turnovers. The Jaguars also went 9-18 from three-point range while the Knights made just 1 of 18.
Elyse Autrey and Sa’Niah Dorsey each had nine points with Cierra McGinlay added eight points in the winning effort.
Augusta wraps up the regular season on Wednesday night when they host North Georgia with tip-off scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Frank Booker, a former Westside High School athlete and professional basketball player, has died. He was 61.
Booker played collegiate basketball at Bowling Green before being drafted by the New Jersey Nets in 1987.
He later signed a professional contract in Iceland, where he led the league in scoring three times and was named an All-Star four times.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Augusta Tomorrow is unveiling its 2035 Vision plan on Friday at the Augusta Marriott.
Leaders say 2035 Vision is a a long-range master plan that could shape what downtown Augusta looks and feels like for the next decade and beyond, while also strengthening ties with North Augusta.
The plan centers on tangible ideas, like a “5-Minute Downtown” where daily needs are within walking distance, expanded riverfront activation, stronger trail connections and residential growth.
Leaders say the unveiling is a chance to show viewers what could become the blueprint for Augusta’s next chapter and break down what it would mean for taxpayers, businesses and growth on both sides of the river.
The unveiling will take place at the Augusta Marriott at 11 a.m.
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