Augusta, GA
Local families of gun violence victims urge community to speak up about crimes
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Gun violence crimes have lasting impacts on the group. Households who skilled this primary hand say it is laborious to proceed seeing others lose family members.
“Our communities, our households…When is it going to finish, Lord?” stated Judy Duncan, mom of Jeremiah Duncan.
“Simply considered the dad and mom, the grief, the harm, the ache..” stated Arthur Anthony, father of Arbrie Anthony.
“I’m nonetheless in counseling. If I didn’t have counseling, I don’t know if I’d be right here in the present day.” stated Duncan.
“Some days I open her [Arbrie] telephone that I simply received her for Christmas and her pals are nonetheless texting her we miss you, are you able to come again, we love you…So, it hurts.” stated Anthony.
Anthony and Duncan say they don’t need to see anymore households undergo this. The dad and mom imagine group members talking up made a distinction.
“I imply, in Arbrie’s case if you recognize cameras, and other people talking up, most likely wouldn’t be capable to you recognize accomplished what they’ve accomplished to date.” stated Anthony.
Anthony encourages the group to do the identical to assist resolve this current case.
“They suppose they’re going to get away with it if we don’t discuss. Put the weapons down.” stated Anthony.
Duncan warns others in opposition to violence.
“This want to finish. You’re throwing away your life. You’re simply destroying different household lives. You don’t understand what you doing till you’re caught. The gang leaders you commit your self to – they don’t seem to be there for you. They weren’t there for the younger man that murdered my son. Sure it seems that only one individual was concerned, nevertheless it was extra. My son was caring and loving. From the road there was discuss that they have been making an attempt to get him right into a gang. However, my son wasn’t about gang life. I personally imagine he was focused as a result of he did not need to be part of a gang.” stated Duncan.
For the Wadley Drive loss of life investigation, in case you have any info as to the place the suspects could also be, you may contact the Sheriff’s workplace at 803-648-6811. It’s also possible to share ideas by means of Midlands Crime Stoppers. An alternative choice is a brand new app, P3 Ideas, for obtain. The Sheriff’s Workplace says each Wadley Drive suspects are thought of armed and harmful.
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Augusta, GA
Sitting down with retiring Augusta University President Dr. Brooks Keel
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The end of an era–it’s the last full week for Dr. Brooks Keel as the President of Augusta University.
As the days are winding down before he retires, he’s taking a moment to look back.
“It’s a bittersweet moment for me and for Tammie, and it has been all along,” said Keel. “We wanted to retire when I was on a high note, when things were going well–and things have never been better at this university.”
Dr. Keel will retire after more than 14 years in the University of Georgia System, serving as president of Georgia Southern University before moving to Augusta.
He also graduated from both elements of Augusta University, earning a bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry from Augusta College in 1978, and a doctorate in reproductive endocrinology from the Medical College of Georgia in 1982.
This also marks the end of a nine-year journey as president for Augusta University, a role he took on July 8, 2015.
He says of all the accomplishments, rebranding from Georgia Regents to Augusta University takes the cake.
“I knew at the time there would be some folks in the community who would be very passionate about this, who’d be really pleased. But I never really understood the depth, and the breadth of how much this community just really did not care for the name of Georgia Regents University,” Keel said.
“I still to this day will get people that will stop me in a grocery store–or Home Depot or whatever–and say, thank you for helping bring the Augusta back to the name of the university.”
Under his leadership, the university helped create Wellstar MCG Health, which will invest nearly $800 Million over the next 10 years in facilities and infrastructure.
Last fall, AU surpassed the 10,000-student mark for the first time in the history of the institution.
Since Keel took over, more than 18,000 students have graduated from Augusta University, going on to jobs varied in the 160+ academic programs at the university.
He credits the partnership between the school and city, as the university’s economic impact on the state has grown by nearly $1 Billion.
“We always knew that Augusta University could never live up to its potential without the city of Augusta. The city of Augusta, I don’t believe either can reach its full potential without Augusta University–we’re so intertwined,” Keel said.
His retirement also marks the end of a 40-year career in research and higher education, but Keel says it wasn’t possible on his own.
“The President gets a lot of credit for accomplishments of the University, but I personally have done very little–other than surrounding myself with an unbelievable team who have done the lion share of the hard work, the heavy lifting,” said Keel.
Dr. Russell Keen will take over as the new president on Monday, July 1st–Keel says the university is in good hands.
“We’ve been working together for 14 years, and we’ve gotten to know each other very well during that time. I can say without hesitation that he without question is the best person for this job–the right person, at the right time,” Keel said.
Keel and his wife will go back to Florida following his retirement, but not before reflecting on what he calls a remarkable journey.
“It’s been the thrill of my life to be able to serve my alma mater, and to be able to provide that sort of experience for our students. It has grown and exceeded my expectations far more than I could ever imagined,” said Keel.
It’s the end of one chapter for Keel, who is just as excited about the next one.
Augusta, GA
Apostle William Harris, Jr. Obituary | June 22, 2024 | North Augusta, SC
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It is with deep and profound sympathy that we announce the transition of Apostle William J. Harris, Jr. who entered into rest June 22, 2024.
Apostle Harris, a native of Richmond County, was a member of St. Peter Fellowship and Praise Tabernacle Deliverance. He served as Assistant Pastor and Systems Manager of Operator under Chief Apostle Cristine Brinson.
Survivors include his wife, Apostle Cristine Brinson; three children, Timothy Harris, LaDora Harris and John (Tiffany) Harris, Sr. all of Augusta, GA; a bonus son, Barry Cadillac (Madelyn) Smith of Hinesville, GA; adopted daughter, Miracle K. Harris of Aiken, SC; grandchildren, Patrice Graham, John Harris, Jr., Jasmine Harris, Ariana Harris, Jordan Harris and Ja’liya Ann Harris all of Augusta, GA, Jaden Smith and Jordan Smith of Hinesville, GA; God Child, Shakia Cooper; sister, Alesia Parsons of North Carolina; sisters-in-law, Doris A. Walker of Grovetown, GA and Audrey Bell of Augusta, GA; brothers-in-law, Robert Brinson, Jr. of Atlanta, GA and Richard Brinson of Columbia, SC; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and sorrowing friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Transforming Lives Bible Church with the Rev. James C. Kendrick officiating. Viewing will be held from 2 pm to 5:30 pm Friday, July 5, 2024 at the funeral home.
Professional Services are under the care of G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary-North Augusta.
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Augusta, GA
Second Augusta shooting in less than 3 weeks leaves 1 dead
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Another shooting downtown left one person dead early Friday morning, 20 days after the shooting that shocked the community, according to the Richmond County Coroner’s Office.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to the 1500 block of 15th Street about an injured person at 7:43 a.m.
Deputies say when they arrived they found a man in the parking lot of a business and had been shot at least one time, Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen confirms.
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The man was pronounced dead on the scene at 8 a.m., according to Bowen, and an autopsy has been scheduled.
No further information is available at this time, and his identity will be released once the next of kin has been notified, Bowen says.
The investigation is in its early stages and there is no further information at this time, according to the sheriff’s office.
Just two days ago, downtown business owners were celebrating their business boom since the shooting on 10th Street.
Just a few weeks after downtown was shattered by the shooting, the garden city is rebounding with Juneteenth and Pride — all of which are having a positive impact on business.
And with temperatures shooting up, there’s been a concern business would wilt in the hot weather.
“Of course, the weather is not helping with it being so incredibly hot,” said Hope Trujillo, manager at Pineapple Ink.
On Tuesday, June 11, two suspects who are also brothers, were arrested in connection with the shooting.
Amazing Lee Blessed Brigham, 19, was arrested Tuesday after being released from the hospital, where he’d been since shortly after.
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