Augusta, GA

‘Israel is everybody’s country’: Community calls on Augusta to help

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October 14, 2023

‘Israel is everybody’s country’: Community calls on Augusta to help

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – They’re lighting candles all around the world tonight for Israel as they mourn the lives lost and for Shabbat, to welcome in the Jewish Sabbath.

We were at the community service on Thursday night and spent more time with the Jewish community on Friday as they prayed together and tried to figure out what’s next.

“My feeling is very similar to what happened in 9/11. And it was about a week of paralysis before we all began to wake up and decide how we were going to move forward after 9/11. It is also a similar feeling to when I lived in Charleston, South Carolina, and the Emanuel Nine were murdered. And in times like this, we have to have hope,” said Robyn Wittenberg Dudley, Augusta Jewish Museum volunteer.

One way to help is by gathering in solidarity or by making donations to local or national organizations.

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“We are lighting the candles to remember all of the people whose lives were lost last week and the hostages that were taken, as well. It’s a symbol of hope that we can come together,” said Nathan Jolles, Vice President of Augusta Jewish Museum.

Dudley said: “My friend lives in Rehovot Israel and she asked me to pass the link around. So that’s what I’m doing. So I’m helping people that are actually in Israel. And they know boots-on-the-ground type projects that can be supported.”

You can also help by staying educated.

“Keep up with the most specific information and make sure that you’re spreading accurate information, not misinformation,” said Dudley.

The Augusta Jewish Museum is doing it too. They are hoping to teach and spread awareness.

“Not only are we talking about the contributions that Jews have made to the local CSRA area, but we’re trying to educate people on our heritage and our culture. Because if we learn about each other then we can love each other more and stop killing each other,” she said.

The museum is set to open in 2024, but until then, they are doing what they can.

“I will not be afraid. I will not let fear keep me from helping Israel because Israel is everybody’s country,” she said.

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One dead after being hit by car in Aiken County

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January 13, 2025

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One dead after being hit by car in Aiken County

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) -One person is dead after being struck by a vehicle on US 1 in Aiken County.

The South Carolina High Patrol and Aiken County Coroner’s Office said a pedestrian was walking south on US 1 near Bogeyville Road around 7:18 Sunday night when a 2021 Chevrolet Camero hit them.

The driver of the Camaro was not injured.

The woman was taken to Aiken Regional Medical Centers, according to Coroner Darryl Ables, where she died from her injuries at 8:35 Sunday night.

The victim’s name will be released at a later time.

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Tree giveaway helps Augusta get back to normal after Helene

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January 12, 2025

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – It’s been more than 100 days since Hurricane Helene came through our area.

Now, those in the CSRA are still cleaning up the aftermath.

On Saturday, Rooting for Augusta helped the area get back to normal.

“Every once in a while, we have a horrific event that unites us all, and we certainly had it with the storm. Everybody can agree that it’s a good thing to plant trees back in the right spots,” said Dennis Trotter with Rooting for Augusta.

Rooting for Augusta gave away 700 trees as part of the event.

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New Richmond County sheriff promotes deputies, other employees

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January 12, 2025

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New Richmond County sheriff promotes deputies, other employees

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – After swearing in 100 new deputies at the beginning of his tenure, Richmond County Sheriff Eugene Brantley also addressed promotions and appointments for those in the sheriff’s office.

It happened on Friday before the winter weather got underway and impacted the region.

Brantley spoke with us after about why the new promotions, appointments and people in the sheriff’s office will benefit the community.

“For the most part, when you’re suffering from a shortage of staff like we have been and so many other agencies in the state of Georgia and around the country, I think it is a boost in the arm to onboard 100 people to help get things that we need slow down crime and stop what is plaguing our community,” said Brantley.

Brantley said it was the first step to making the community safer.

He says he has been working on improving the jail as well.

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