Augusta, GA

JAMP performing show honoring James Brown at Augusta Museum of History

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5 months ago

July 11, 2025

JAMP performing show honoring James Brown at Augusta Museum of History

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – James Brown Academy of Musik Pupils (JAMP) is performing a show at the Augusta Museum of History on Friday to honor James Brown and other artists in past years.

Currently, it’s still rehearsal time for the show, and Noah Turman is one of the members of the show.

“I learned how to play different songs on different instruments,” said Turman.

Turman’s favorite is the drums.

And for Turman, it’s about more than just the music, saying it helps him read music better.

James Brown’s daughter says the performance will help keep her father’s legacy alive.

“My dad always talked about how important it was for young kids to be able to learn music because not everybody is going to be so great to be able to take the ball, run up and down the field, or get a break in sports. Some students are intellectually able to move forward in music,” said Deanna Brown Thomas.

The group recently won second place during an amateur tournament in New York, in the same place where Brown performed in the 1960s, the Apollo.

“One day they’ll look back and will understand and appreciate it deeply. I really and fully believe that. We also had one of my dad’s funerals there at the Apollo,” said Thomas.

Music Director Daniell Sapp said they teach kids beginning at age five through 18, helping mold musicians.

“They come in here, start learning music from the very beginning. They don’t have any knowledge, any type of skills,” said Sapp.

“I believe he’s helping through he heavens. I really believe that this is his breath. This is where he gets to breathe from heaven down on these beautiful kids,” said Thomas.

The performance is at 6 p.m. Friday at the Augusta Museum of History.

$1,000 will go to five local students as scholarships for higher education, something Thomas said her father always wanted to do.

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Aerospace program milestone reached at Thompson Farm in Augusta

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December 13, 2025

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Aerospace program milestone reached at Thompson Farm in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Students at Richmond County Technical Magnet School achieved a milestone by launching their 500th non-kit rocket.

Students launched rockets at Thompson Farm in Augusta. The launch is part of the school’s aerospace program that has been part of their STEM curriculum since 2014.

The Augusta Fire Department collaborated with the group for the launch.

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Savannah woman attacked with acid, recovering at Augusta burn center

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December 13, 2025

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Savannah woman attacked with acid, recovering at Augusta burn center

SAVANNAH, Ga. – A woman is recovering in Augusta after being attacked with acid earlier this week in Savannah.

Around 8:16 p.m. Wednesday, she was walking around Forsyth Park and a man hiding in the shadows near Whitaker Street suddenly came out and attacked her with an unknown chemical.

The liquid melted through her clothing and headphones.

The victim has been identified as Ashley Wasielewski, of Savannah, according to sources close to her family.

First responders located and treated the victim on scene before transferring her to a local hospital. Wasielewski has now been transferred to a regional burn center for advanced treatment. Sources close to the family said the burn center is in Augusta.

Sources close to the family said Wasielewski is stable after suffering second-degree burns.

Photos of the victim before and after an acid attack in Forsyth Park(N/A)

Savannah police say they don’t believe the attacker was known to the victim.

No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

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Red Kettle Campaign short $100K of goal as it enters its final days

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December 12, 2025

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Red Kettle Campaign short 0K of goal as it enters its final days

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Salvation Army of Augusta’s Red Kettle Campaign is working to close a $100,000 gap before Christmas Eve.

With just 11 days left in the 2025 Red Kettle Campaign, the Salvation Army of Augusta is urging the community to rally together.

The Red Kettle Campaign is the largest fundraiser of the year for The Salvation Army.

The campaign funds programs and services that support neighbors in need throughout the entire year.

Every penny donated through the Red Kettles stays in the Augusta area, ensuring local impact.

Proceeds from the campaign directly support the Center of Hope. In addition to providing a safe place to sleep, the Center of Hope operates a soup kitchen that serves approximately 200 meals every day.

In the past year, the Salvation Army has assisted more than 900 local residents through its rent and utility assistance program.

“The Red Kettle represents so much more than a simple donation—it represents hope for families right here in our community,” said Major Jonathan Raymer, Area Commander for The Salvation Army of Augusta.

“Every dollar dropped into the kettle helps provide shelter, meals, case management, and stability for our neighbors who need it most. With just days left in this campaign, we are asking the CSRA to show up in a big way.”

The Salvation Army of Augusta is encouraging community members to donate when they see a Red Kettle. For those who are cashless, donations can be made online at donateaugusta.org.

If you would like to volunteer for the Red Kettle Campaign, visit ringforhope.org.

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