Augusta, GA

Math, literacy event aids in understanding of new Ga. standards

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1 year ago

November 20, 2023

Math, literacy event aids in understanding of new Ga. standards

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Richmond County School System invites parents and guardians to attend a math and literacy workshop that will provide resources to support students during the new learning standards.

The Numbers + Letters = Better Together workshop will give families resources that will help them help their students adjust to the new Georgia Department of Education math standards on Wednesday.

Attendees will learn about the new K-12 Georgia mathematics standards and receive giveaways like Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math kits, mathematics manipulatives, and books.

The event is free and open to the public. Limited childcare services will be available based on capacity.

“This year is the first year that our schools have implemented the new K-12 math standards, and we are working hand-in-hand with families to set up our students for success,” said Kinesha Ponder, Director of Teaching and Learning. “This event is geared toward parents and guardians who want to better understand what their children are being taught and learn how to engage students at home as they develop their skills.”

“Numbers + Letters = Better Together” will be held at the HUB for Community Innovation at 631 Chafee Ave, Augusta, GA 30904.

On Wednesday, Nov. 29 attendees can join one of three sessions:

Session 1: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Session 2: 1 to 3 p.m.
Session 3: 5 to 7 p.m.

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Augusta, GA

Tree giveaway helps Augusta get back to normal after Helene

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3 hours ago

January 12, 2025

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – It’s been more than 100 days since Hurricane Helene came through our area.

Now, those in the CSRA are still cleaning up the aftermath.

On Saturday, Rooting for Augusta helped the area get back to normal.

“Every once in a while, we have a horrific event that unites us all, and we certainly had it with the storm. Everybody can agree that it’s a good thing to plant trees back in the right spots,” said Dennis Trotter with Rooting for Augusta.

Rooting for Augusta gave away 700 trees as part of the event.

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Augusta, GA

New Richmond County sheriff promotes deputies, other employees

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14 hours ago

January 12, 2025

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New Richmond County sheriff promotes deputies, other employees

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – After swearing in 100 new deputies at the beginning of his tenure, Richmond County Sheriff Eugene Brantley also addressed promotions and appointments for those in the sheriff’s office.

It happened on Friday before the winter weather got underway and impacted the region.

Brantley spoke with us after about why the new promotions, appointments and people in the sheriff’s office will benefit the community.

“For the most part, when you’re suffering from a shortage of staff like we have been and so many other agencies in the state of Georgia and around the country, I think it is a boost in the arm to onboard 100 people to help get things that we need slow down crime and stop what is plaguing our community,” said Brantley.

Brantley said it was the first step to making the community safer.

He says he has been working on improving the jail as well.

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