Augusta, GA
Jaguars Split Senior Day Doubleheader with Georgia College – Augusta University
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Augusta University softball split a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader with Georgia College on Saturday, falling 5-1 in game one before responding with a 9-4 victory in game two following a 30-minute rain delay. The Jaguars move to 22-25 overall and 10-12 in conference play as they near the end of the regular season.
Game One
Georgia College struck early in the opener, plating two runs in the first inning before adding single runs in the second and third to build a 4-1 advantage. Augusta’s lone run came in the second inning. After Eden Parker reached on a walk and advanced into scoring position, Chesney Miles drew an RBI walk with the bases loaded to bring home the Jaguars’ only run of the game.The Bobcats extended their lead to 5-1 in the fourth and held Augusta off the board the rest of the way.
Victoria Oropeza led the Jaguars at the plate, going 2-for-3, while Sydney Gilbert added a hit as Augusta totaled three in the contest.
In the circle, Augusta utilized multiple pitchers, with Kristyn Ezzo providing steady innings in relief and working through traffic to help limit further damage over the middle frames.
Game Two
Following a 30-minute rain delay early in the contest, Augusta responded with a strong offensive performance to secure the split.
Georgia College opened the scoring in the second, but the Jaguars answered immediately with a four-run inning. Ansley Gibson singled to start the rally, and after traffic built on the bases, Nevaeh Ross delivered a two-run single to give Augusta the lead. Chesney Miles followed with an RBI bunt, and Victoria Oropeza added another run-scoring hit to cap the inning and put Augusta ahead 4-1.
Augusta added to its lead in the fifth when Eden Parker launched a solo home run, extending the advantage to 5-1.
The Jaguars added more insurance runs in the sixth, capitalizing on multiple opportunities. Oropeza drove in a run on a fielder’s choice before Kaylynn Scaffe added an RBI single. Gibson then delivered a two-run double to extend the lead to 9-2.
Gibson led the offense with two hits and two RBI, while Nevaeh Ross also recorded two hits and drove in two. Miles finished 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base, and Oropeza added an RBI as part of Augusta’s 11-hit performance.
In the circle, Madalyn Spinks tossed a complete game, working through traffic and allowing four runs, two earned, while keeping Georgia College in check over the later innings to secure the win.
Up Next
The Jaguars go on the road for their final Conference series against North Georgia Saturday, May 2. First pitches of the doubleheader are scheduled for 1 and 3 pm followed by the final regular season game Sunday May 2 at 12 pm.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The 10th annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival brought families to the Augusta Fairgrounds on Friday despite the muggy heat.
Cultural and community-focused events, live music performances and food trucks were available at the celebration.
Tonia Hill, attending the Juneteenth celebration, said she loves the holiday and is supporting the community, though she acknowledged the weather conditions.
“I love Juneteenth. And I’m supporting everybody. It’s hot. It’s hot. It’s hot,” Hill said.
The festival runs until 10 p.m.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta Dream Center is seeing more families turn to its food pantry this summer as children lose access to school lunches.
Organizations like the Augusta Dream Center see a surge in families who relied on school lunches during the academic year, according to Hallie Kohan, assistant director.
“We see a lot more families that have young kids who are in need that simply don’t have those meals they are normally getting,” Kohan said. “We see an influx of families that come through.”
Demand is up, but the food supply is not keeping pace.
“Right now we are having some food distribution issues so while we are seeing an increase in families, we are seeing a decrease in the amount of food coming through our doors,” Kohan said.
The center is asking the community to host food drives or donate kid-friendly items such as mac and cheese and oatmeal.
Every Sunday the Dream Center opens its doors for a hot meal, serving as many as 120 people.
“Families can come in and get their hot meal. They sit down, it’s dignified, it’s a diner,” Kohan said. “It’s a welcoming experience for kids to come in and not feel like they are in need.”
No paperwork is required to receive help.
“Just because you think someone is in a great situation, in today’s economy you never know,” Kohan said. “It could be your neighbor, mom, or best friend.”
The Augusta Dream Center food pantry is open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon and Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. Hot meals are served Sundays from 5 to 6 p.m.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Construction continues on the James Brown Linear Park in downtown Augusta, with ceiling tiles now installed inside the park structures.
The tiles feature designs showcasing the Godfather of Soul from different years in his career.
According to the city, the completed park will include an interactive water feature that will “dance” to Brown’s greatest hits. A statue of the music icon will return to a new stage at the park.
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