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Questioning the safety of Redwood Housing

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12 months ago

May 11, 2023

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Questioning the safety of Redwood Housing

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AUGUSTA, Ga (WFXG) – Redwood Housing is a trending topic when it comes to safety issues at its properties.

After the tragic death of 13-year-old Buddy Brown Jr. people have been questioning the safety of the property at Richmond Summit.

The investigation into the death of Brown is still underway. He was killed in late March while picking up a Doordash order in the middle of the night. Last week FOX54 spoke to his Father, who told us, he’s worried about security.

“I’m not comfortable here,” said, Buddy Brown Sr.

The family told us that the security cameras weren’t working that night. District 1, Commissioner Jordan Johnson says, regardless of the financial status of the people who live in Richmond Summit. They should still have a safe place to live.

“We’ve been advocating ever since I’ve been on the commission, to get security on the premises, said Commissioner Johnson.

Richmond Summit is owned by Redwood Housing, which also owns the Bon Air Apartments. Commissioner Johnson says, they’re well aware that this is not the first time the company has had safety issues.

“It’s about being able to work with the owners. But we can only do so much at the end of the day, they have to put their money where their mouth is.”, said, Commissioner Johnson.

FOX54 reached out to the Redwood property to get their side of the story, and this is what they had to say:

“…the shooting happened on public property not on the apartments property…. We will continue to support law enforcement in their efforts to hold accountable person(s) who committed this senseless act of violence”.

“Whenever you have a 13-year-old’s life taken because of lack of security that’s a problem…if this doesn’t get the property manager’s attention, I don’t know what will.” said, Commissioner Johnson

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Augusta Christian baseball celebrates its largest signing class ever

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May 2, 2024

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Augusta Christian baseball celebrates its largest signing class ever

MARTINEZ, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta Christian baseball program has had a lot of success over the year, winning a total of six state championships.

On Wednesday, they’re celebrating another milestone.

Six seniors are putting pen to paper signing their letters of intent to play college ball.

This is the largest signing class their baseball program has ever had, and it’s headlined by Khaleel Pratt, who signed to play for the University of Kentucky.

“I couldn’t have done it without them, but especially my dad, I mean, he’s the one. He’s taught me how to play baseball since I was little. He’s been basically my only trainer that been consistently working with me. He’s done strength, done skill work, done everything with me and he’s been there. I know he’s not there as much as he wants to be right now, but he’s been there all my life, and I’m truly grateful,” said Pratt.

The defending state champions have home-field advantage in the state playoffs this year.

They’ll be back on the diamond Friday night for their second-round matchup against Pinewood.

AUGUSTA CHRISTIAN BASEBALL SIGNINGS 2024:

Khaleel Pratt – University of Kentucky
Luca Perriello – Virginia Tech University
Wilson Donnelly – University of West Georgia
Eric Doyon – Columbia International University
Jonah Shipes – Gordon State College
Santiago Pachecho – Southern Union State Community College

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City leaders discuss potential uses for old jail site in Augusta

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May 2, 2024

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City leaders discuss potential uses for old jail site in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Augusta leaders are looking at the possibility of transforming the property where the old jail on Walton Way used to be.

A couple years ago, they decided to demolish it shortly after parts of it were featured in the movie ‘Suicide Squad.’

It’s still up in the air on what this land could be used for. City leaders gathered on Wednesday to discuss what would be best.

People who live in the community are hoping it’ll improve the area.

It’s the beginning of something new off Walton Way.

“There’s a lot of commercial land down here. People want to move down here but they ain’t got nothing to do. All the facilities have been torn down,” said James Williams, who lives nearby.

And some city leaders agree, hoping to come together on ideas for what would fit best.

Commissioner Jordan Johnson said: “We need more shops in this area. We need more restaurants for families to be able to go to. We need more places for kids to patronize. We need things for our youth to do in the city of Augusta. This is six acres of opportunity that we can tap into. So I’m confident that these conversations will lead us to that point.”

It’s an area where people who live in the community have wanted to see improvements over the last few years.

“A nice grocery store that’ll help the community real good. That’ll make the value of the homes come up to,” said Williams.

From grocery stores to retail and green space, people are just hoping their ideas will be heard.

Cal Wray, Augusta Economic Authority President, said: “You got a lot of city-owned property. You’ve got the highly trafficked Gordon highway. So obviously a catalyst project that improves the entire area around it. But something also the residents want. That’s a key piece. If we put something here the residents don’t want, that’s not a win.”

The project is still in its early stages, but community members say they’re excited to see something new.

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Program bridges gap for cybersecurity in Augusta, statewide

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May 1, 2024

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Program bridges gap for cybersecurity in Augusta, statewide

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The first-of-its-kind, state-wide agreement is giving cybersecurity students a chance to excel in the workforce.

Augusta University and the Technical College System of Georgia signed an agreement on Wednesday in Atlanta.

Now, students at any technical college in Georgia who earn an associate degree in cybersecurity can seamlessly transition into AU’s Bachelor of Science in their cyber security program.

Officials say this will help with the shortage of cybersecurity professionals.

“It is a very important milestone event because nationally, we have a tremendous shortage of cybersecurity professionals. According to some estimates, we have more than half a million open positions that are not filled,” said Alexander Schwarzmann, Dean of Computer and Cyber Sciences at Augusta University.

The program covers 22 technical colleges in Georgia.

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