Augusta, GA
LAUNCH Academy enters into its third year of operation

AUGUSTA, Ga (WFXG) – Integrated in 2017, LAUNCH stands for Leaders and Adolescents Uniting to Navigate Careers in Healthcare. LAUNCH is a nonprofit group that goals at offering healthcare training to underrepresented minority college students and college students from economically deprived backgrounds.

Augusta, GA
Augusta cemeteries to reopen with safety measures in place

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta, GA Government has announced a phased reopening of Magnolia, Cedar Grove and Westview cemeteries following evaluation and leadership approval.
To ensure safety, visitors are required to sign a waiver upon arrival.
Staff will be present to guide visitors to their family plots, ensure restricted areas remain off limits due to ongoing safety concerns and to maintain security and respect for the grounds.
The reopening will proceed as follows:
- Initial Reopening: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, March 26-28, 2025 – with visiting hours from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Expanded Hours: Beginning the week of March 31, 2025, the cemeteries will operate during the following hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday hours will be 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. by appointment only.
- Full Reopening: Starting the week of April 7, 2025, the cemeteries will be fully open to visitors. However, all guests will be required to sign in at the front office upon entry, and staff will continue monitoring unsafe areas.
For further information or to schedule an appointment, please contact:
- Cedar Grove Cemetery – 706-821-1748
- Magnolia Cemetery – 706-821-1746
- West View Cemetery – 706-733-6741
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Augusta, GA
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