Augusta, GA
LAUNCH Augusta creates hands-on opportunities for future medical students
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – LAUNCH Augusta is a non-profit group giving elementary, center and highschool college students an opportunity to study profession paths within the healthcare job discipline with numerous programming.
The American Affiliation of Medical Schools predicts a scarcity of as many as 122,000 physicians by 2032. LAUNCH stands for Leaders and Adolescents Uniting to Navigate Careers in Healthcare and is trying to discover a treatment as demand continues to outpace the availability of physicians.
A brand new cohort of LAUNCH Academy college students entered this system on Saturday and have been launched to a brand new training in and out the classroom.
36 college students enrolled within the academy; it’s the best quantity for this system since its launch in 2020.
“I haven’t actually explored some other choices but,” Siya Lal mentioned. “That’s why I made a decision to launch.”
The classroom resembles a launch pad.
“This may truly give me hands-on expertise within the medical discipline,” Ria Tamrakar mentioned.
The long run medical doctors in school are prepared for take off.
“If you don’t have the publicity, you actually don’t know what’s obtainable to you, in addition to should you don’t have the training you don’t know the steps to take to achieve success in it,” Dr. Kendra Broussard, LAUNCH Augusta founder, mentioned.
With a rising improve in want for well being care staff, the purpose now’s to discover a answer.
“If they know these alternatives can be found in our group, it’s extra doubtless that they’ll keep in our native space,” Dr. Broussard mentioned.
The concept on Saturday was all about getting actual life publicity.
“I’m a hands-on learner,” Ariana Byrant mentioned. “So, I’m actually enthusiastic about touching issues, working issues, attempting to see how issues work, and simply studying.”
We’ve all heard actual studying takes place exterior the classroom and on this program it’s not totally different.
“It would positively put together you for what you wish to do like in faculty or when when you graduate, you wish to return into medical faculty,” Kayla Fast mentioned.
It’s all about inspiring the subsequent technology of execs.
“I take care of folks and I like folks,” Fast mentioned. “So I truly wish to attempt to be the very best I will be on this career.”
Enrollment for this system goes past a scholar’s GPA; different elements embody volunteer work, interviews and letters of suggestions.
LAUNCH Augusta companions with Docs Hospital to make the hands-on experiences doable.
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Augusta, GA
Winter Storm Watch across Georgia beginning Tuesday. How much snow is in the forecast?
Inaugurations moved by weather: Trump joins the list
From blizzards to downpours, weather has shaped inaugurations. Donald Trump’s ceremony is the second time cold temperatures have moved the president-elect inside.
Ever since earlier this month, Georgians have been worried about another winter storm coming in. The forecasts are not looking favorable in this respect.
The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Watch on Monday for most of the central and southern Georgia areas. It will go into effect Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning.
How much snow will Georgia get?
Snowfall projections are varied depending on where you live. In the Atlanta and Athens area, there’s a 40% chance of snow Tuesday after 1 p.m. with less than half an inch accumulation.
In Macon, there’s a chance of flurries before 11 a.m. Tuesday then snow is likely after 4 p.m. The chance of precipitation is 60% with less than half an inch of snow accumulation.
Savannah is looking at snow and sleet Tuesday, becoming all snow after 1 a.m. The chance of precipitation is 90% with 1-2 inches of snow accumulation. There’s also a 30% chance of snow showers on Wednesday before 10 a.m.
Will Georgia get ice?
Current ice accumulation maps by NWS indicate the major concern is in the south with less than one-tenth inch in the Albany area, up to 0.25 inches in the Valdosta and Savannah areas.
Will it freeze in Georgia?
While areas like Augusta have not been issued a winter storm watch, whether snow or ice is expected, freezing or near-freezing conditions are practically everywhere. Here’s a look at some of the incoming temperatures:
- Athens: Tuesday high of 37 degrees, low of 17 degrees. Wednesday high of 38, low of 18.
- Atlanta: Tuesday high of 34 degrees, low of 16 degrees. Wednesday high of 36, low of 21.
- Augusta: Tuesday high of 40 degrees, low of 22 degrees. Wednesday high of 38, low of 20.
- Macon: Tuesday high of 40 degrees, low of 19 degrees. Wednesday high of 41, low of 19.
- Savannah: Tuesday high of 40 degrees, low of 27 degrees. Wednesday high of 37, low of 25.
Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for Gannett/USA Today. Find him on X and Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@gannett.com.
Augusta, GA
Local group holds supply giveaway after kids return to school
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Now that kids are back in school after the holiday break, many organizations are giving supplies away for free.
On Saturday, Purvis Huggins Realty partnered with Greater Young Zion Brotherhood to give students the opportunity to restock.
They say by the time January rolls around, students are likely out of supplies.
“I spoke with someone about it a year ago. It was one of the teachers I know, and she was telling me that by the time the school season starts, they have a lot of materials. But by the time they get to the middle of the year, they’re out,” said Purvis Huggins, owner of Purvis Huggins Realty.
In each bag, students got paper, pencils, notebooks and other items based on their grade.
Students were also able to get a haircut and snack while at the event.
Huggins says they plan to do a supply giveaway twice a year.
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Augusta, GA
Augusta mayor set to deliver 2025 State of the City address
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – On Tuesday, Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson will deliver the 2025 State of the City address.
It will be held at the Lee N. Beard Commission Chamber, located at 535 Telfair Street, at 12 p.m.
The address will be delivered prior to the Augusta Commission meeting.
Officials say it will highlight Augusta-Richmond County’s accomplishments from 2024 and will outline initiatives planned for 2025.
The address is free and will be open to the public. It will also be live streamed for those unable to attend in-person.
Officials say the Office of the Mayor is monitoring the possibility of inclement weather.
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