Augusta, GA
Kids to stay home Tuesday in Augusta, elsewhere
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – With a FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY declared for Tuesday due to predictions of high winds and potentially heavy rain, some school districts are already making plans by canceling classes and activities.
Most school districts across the CSRA have either canceled classes for Tuesday or switched to online learning. Columbia County is one notable exception.
Here’s a look at the situation:
Richmond County
The Richmond County School System will hold a Power Up Asynchronous Learning Day on Tuesday, and students will not report to school as a result of the severe weather.
In order for students to be marked present for Tuesday, they must log in between the evening of Monday through midnight of Tuesday and complete their assignments.
“Parents and students are reminded to check Canvas for Asynchronous Learning Day assignments,” the Richmond County School System said.
Extracurricular events including games will not be held on Tuesday evening.
Lincoln County
Dr. Samuel Light, superintendent of Lincoln County School District, has announced schools will be closed on Tuesday as of 5 a.m.
Light says the plan is to return tomorrow, but updates will be issued if plans are changed.
Aiken County
Tuesday will be an e-learning day for all Aiken County Public School students and a remote workday for employees. All after-school activities, including practices and games will be canceled.
Allendale County
Allendale County schools will have an e-learning day Tuesday. All school buildings and district offices will be closed. Students are expected to complete online assignments.
Bamberg County
The Bamberg County School District will hold an e-learning day on Tuesday, and after-school activities are canceled.
Barnwell County
The Barnwell County School District will hold an e-learning day on Tuesday.
Briarwood Academy
Briarwood Academy in Warrenton will be closed Tuesday and all after-school activities are canceled.
Burke County
Burke County Public Schools will be closed Tuesday due to the forecast. Neither students nor employees should report to school.
Edgefield County
Tuesday will be an e-learning day for the Edgefield County School District.
Emanuel County
Emanuel County schools will be closed Tuesday for all students, faculty, and staff. All after-school activities scheduled for Tuesday are canceled.
Fox Creek
Fox Creek High School, a charter school outside North Augusta, has moved to an e-learning day for Tuesday.
Glascock County
Glascock County Schools will be closed on Tuesday for students and staff.
Hancock County
Hancock County schools will be closed Tuesday, according to the district.
Jefferson County
Jefferson County schools will be closed Tuesday, according to Stacy Raley Arnold, Jefferson County assistant superintendent.
Jenkins County
The Jenkins County School System will be closed on Tuesday due to the severe weather forecast. The plan is to resume the normal schedule on Wednesday.
Horse Creek Academy
The charter school in Aiken County will be closed Tuesday for an e-learning day. The decision has been made after careful consideration of the safety of students and staff.
McCormick County
Due to the predicted high winds and severe weather forecast by the National Weather Service, Tuesday will be an e-learning day. Students can access instruction via their Google Classroom to work from home. All athletic and extracurricular events and practices are also canceled for tomorrow.
McDuffie County
Due to the forecast of strong wind gusts and dangerous road conditions, the McDuffie County School System will be closed Tuesday.
Screven County
Due to the threat of high winds and severe weather, Screven County schools will be closed tomorrow Tuesday. School will resume Wednesday.
Taliaferro County
Due to the severe weather predicted, Taliaferro County schools will be closed Tuesday.
Warren County
Due to the potential severe rainfall and peak wind gusts impacting students and community’s safety, Warren County schools will be closed Tuesday.
Washington County
Schools will shift to virtual learning Tuesday. Students and staff will not report to the schools. All athletic events, extracurricular and after-school activities will be canceled.
Wilkes County
Schools will shift to a virtual learning day. Students will need to log into Google Classroom or the school website for assignments. School will resume Wednesday.
Also …
- Augusta Technical College locations will be closed Tuesday. Normal business hours will resume Wednesday. Students should check in with their instructors via Blackboard.
- The Aiken Technical College campus will be closed Tuesday. On-campus and online classes are canceled, and offices will be closed.
- Head Start centers in Burke County, Jefferson County, Jenkins County, Richmond County and Sylvania will be closed Tuesday for staff and students.
- A Child’s World Daycare & Learning Center in Waynesboro will be closed Tuesday.
- All campuses will be closed Tuesday for Oconee Fall Line Technical College, which has a location in Washington County.
- All non-emergency departments of both the Aiken County and the city of Aiken governments will be closed Tuesday.
- City of North Augusta offices will be closed Tuesday. Sanitation pickup is still scheduled but may be suspended, depending on the weather conditions.
- Libraries in Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell and Edgefield counties will be closed Tuesday.
- Aiken First Baptist Church Preschool will be closed Tuesday.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – An Augusta arts school is offering young musicians a chance to learn instruments through a summer workshop.
The Young Winds Workshop at MelodiousOne Educational Institute entered its second day this week. Students are learning to play instruments including the French horn.
“When you learn something new, you want to keep getting to it and keep doing it and it’s so much fun,” said Isla Asmann, a workshop participant.
Workshop structure
Day one focused on music theory, including lines and spaces and whole and half notes. Day two marked the first time students handled instruments.
“Today was their first time putting instrument in hand so they have the opportunity to assemble, dissemble, learn to play their first sound and first full note,” said Shea Burns, founder of MelodiousOne Educational Institute.
Asmann chose the French horn, citing its rarity and potential benefits.
“There’s only a few people that actually do it in the world so it makes good scholarships in college,” she said.
Quintan Willis, a student at MEI who returned as a helper this summer, plays clarinet and offered advice to participants.
“Starting out you will never be good at something, but if you try constantly you will actually succeed,” Willis said.
Burns said early music education affects brain development.
“The younger they are the more they can hold and as long as they can hold an instrument their brains will be way more available to them and accessible. A lot of open thought process comes through instrument playing,” Burns said.
Asmann said she sees a decline in musicians.
“There’s not as many musicians in the world as there use to be. Back then almost everyone played an instrument and since technology has been created it’s like they are listening on their phones and not playing as much,” she said.
The workshop was made possible through a grant. MelodiousOne Educational Institute completed its first year. A recital is scheduled for Friday at 1 p.m. at MEI’s location off Aumond Road. Fall semester registration is available.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – People who live in the Haynes Station neighborhood are sharing their frustrations about a data center being built in West Augusta.
Neighbors say their concerns include a lack of transparency and communication from city leaders and the developer behind the project.
The comments come ahead of a possible pause on data center developments in Augusta. Commission leaders are expected to discuss the issue Tuesday.
One neighbor said she wants commissioners to approve a moratorium that would apply not only to future data center proposals, but also to the Eisenhower Drive data center project.
“I want to walk away with them all voting yes to a moratorium, not just for new proposed data centers, but to include the Eisenhower Data Center,” she said. “We’re saying a time frame — I don’t know, 12 to 18 months — until the policies are established on all data centers, to include the Eisenhower one.”
Neighbors say they plan to attend the commission meeting.
We will keep you updated on what comes out of the discussion.
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NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta GreenJackets, in partnership with Destination Augusta, on Monday announced the launch of Augusta Soul, a new alternate identity celebrating the rhythm, history and cultural heartbeat of the Augusta area.
The Augusta Soul will take the field June 19 and 20 at SRP Park against the Hill City Howlers.
Augusta’s soul story can be seen and felt throughout the community, from downtown landmarks and murals to historic stages, museums, local venues and gathering places that continue to carry the city’s musical spirit forward.
The identity pays tribute to the legacy of James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, and Augusta-born powerhouse Sharon Jones, whose influence helped bring classic soul to a new generation.
“Minor League Baseball gives us a unique opportunity to tell local stories in a fun and meaningful way,” said Augusta GreenJackets General Manager Brandon Greene. “Augusta Soul honors the artists who moved the world, the places that shaped the sound and the people who continue to give this community its energy today.”
The June 19 game will include an Augusta Soul bowling shirt giveaway, presented by Destination Augusta, for the first 1,000 fans through the gates.
On June 20, fans can enjoy post-game fireworks and have the chance to bid on the game-worn and autographed Augusta Soul jerseys, with net proceeds benefiting the James Brown Academy of Musik Pupils.
Tickets for both Soul games are available now for purchase. Visit www.greenjacketsbaseball.com, call 803-349-9467 or visit the SRP Box Office at 187 Railroad Ave., North Augusta.
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