Augusta, GA
Housing authority in Augusta GA: Government works on shortfalls
With Masters Week behind them, Augusta Fee members return to work on homelessness and a housing shortfall that continues to plague town. And North Augusta metropolis council will take one other have a look at the design of its new public security headquarters.
The fee’s Administrative Companies Committee is ready to present the go-ahead Tuesday to a set of activity power suggestions meant to assist town’s homeless inhabitants.
Going for approval is a movement to obtain the suggestions and assist them, beginning by creating a brand new place known as homeless disaster response system coordinator who would oversee all packages and coordinate with outdoors companies, goes for dialogue.
Longtime homelessness Continuum of Care Coordinator Lynda Barrs stated the coordinator place will assist guarantee Augusta’s efforts to assist the homeless are in a position to survive long-term.
The second part going for approval Tuesday is making a plan to speculate American Rescue Plan funds in growth of as much as 75 models of everlasting supportive housing.
Learn extra:Augusta homelessness activity power recommends including supportive housing, however not new shelter
That plan replaces, not less than briefly, what the fee authorized final yr to speculate $3.5 million in a non-congregate shelter, which implies every room has its personal lavatory.
Extra housing proposals emerge
Augusta Commissioner Ben Hasan brings ahead a January request by Augusta Land Financial institution Authority for $1.1 million in American Rescue Plan funds to deal with blight remediation.
Amongst its duties, the land financial institution holds and maintains blighted and tax-delinquent properties for redevelopment. On this occasion, it might rehabilitate dilapidated housing into inexpensive housing models, in accordance with the agenda merchandise. Property information present the land financial institution at present has title to greater than 500 tons, a lot of which have older properties on them.
An Augusta Housing Authority consultant and Mayor Hardie Davis are anticipated to be current Tuesday for a continued dialogue with Augusta Code Enforcement of circumstances at Ervin Towers, a public housing high-rise. On the final assembly, members expressed frustration with the authority’s administration of its services.
Housing and Group Improvement brings requests for approval of utilizing Housing and City Improvement funding to facilitate building of three homes on Dover Avenue and as much as 5 homes for veterans within the Laney-Walker/Bethlehem space.
Commissioners will obtain a suggestion from interim Administrator Takiyah Douse on making a place of metropolis arborist, whether or not by hiring or a contract. The Tuesday committee conferences begin at 1 p.m.
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In North Augusta, metropolis council will assessment the ultimate design for a brand new public security headquarters at a 6 p.m. Monday research session.
Constructed on three parcels within the 1200 block of Georgia Avenue, the brand new headquarters is anticipated to deal with town’s public security division.
Augusta, GA
Commanders edge Cowboys, secure NFC’s No. 6 seed
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Augusta, GA
Jags take down No. 19 Columbus State for eighth straight victory – Augusta University
AUGUSTA, Ga – The Augusta men’s basketball team extended their winning streak to eight games with a thrilling 79-75 come-from-behind win over No. 19 Columbus State on Saturday afternoon. The victory improves Augusta to 8-4 overall and 2-0 in Peach Belt Conference play, while handing Columbus State just their second loss of the season, dropping them to 10-2 and 1-1 in conference action.
Augusta (8-4, 2-0 Peach Belt)
FG% 51.1
3PT% 38.9
FT% 82.8
Columbus State (10-2, 1-1 Peach Belt)
FG% 45.1
3PT% 42.1
FT% 84.0
The final five minutes of the game showcased Augusta’s grit and composure. After trailing 71-65 with just over five minutes remaining, Demitri Gardner sparked a comeback with a pair of free throws at the 4:13 mark, cutting the deficit to four. Max Amadasun followed with a clutch three-pointer, narrowing Columbus State’s lead to 73-70 with 3:17 left.
John St. Germain III then drove into the paint for a layup, bringing Augusta within one at 73-72 with 2:40 on the clock. Moments later, Luis Nonfon capitalized on an offensive rebound with a go-ahead layup, giving the Jaguars a 74-73 lead at the 2:04 mark. Nonfon added a free throw to push the lead to two.
With the game tied at 75 after a Columbus State jumper, St. Germain III delivered again, hitting a layup with 30 seconds left to put Augusta ahead 77-75. Gardner sealed the victory by stealing the ball with six seconds remaining and converting two clutch free throws with two seconds left, giving the Jaguars a four-point lead. Max Amadasun’s defensive rebound on Columbus State’s final three-point attempt secured the win.
Gardner led all scorers with 28 points, shooting 9-15 from the field and a perfect 9-9 from the free-throw line. He also added three rebounds and two steals, including the critical takeaway in the final seconds. Amadasun contributed a double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds, while St. Germain III added 12 points, five assists, and the decisive layup. Nonfon and Elias Palsson chipped in with key contributions down the stretch.
Next Up: The Jaguars will hit the road for their next game on Wednesday, January 8, when they face Clayton State University in Morrow, GA. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Augusta will then travel to Aiken, SC, for a rivalry matchup against USC Aiken on Saturday, January 11, at 3:30 p.m
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Augusta, GA
No. 14 Houston dominates early, rolls past BYU
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