Augusta, GA

Rep. Buddy Carter to host Naloxone training

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3 months ago

August 3, 2024

Rep. Buddy Carter to host Naloxone training

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – With kids heading back to class, one U.S. Congressman says he’s pushing to get life-saving training out in the community.

First District Congressman Buddy Carter says he’s working to pass a resolution making August 21 National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness day.

His motivation, he says, 200 people are dying everyday from fentanyl poisoning.

His office says that makes more than two thirds of drug overdose deaths in the country.

In addition to the resolution, his office is also coordinating a training day in Savannah this month geared at teaching people how to use the reversal drug Naloxone.

“Naloxone if used quickly enough can and if used soon enough can actually reverse the effects of Fentanyl. I carry Naloxone nasal spray in my backpack. I take it with me everywhere I go. We want to be able to teach people how to use this,” said Rep. Carter.

That training is happening August 20 at Groves High School. That’s a Tuesday at 10 a.m.

You do have to register online with Carter’s office to participate in the training.

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Augusta, GA

Congressman Buddy Carter reacts to former President Trump’s win

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6 hours ago

November 6, 2024

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Congressman Buddy Carter reacts to former President Trump’s win

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – We’re hearing from local officials now, reacting to the news of former President Donald Trump’s re-election.

Georgia’s First Congressional District will remain red after Congressman Buddy Carter won again.

The congressman is not only excited for his own win, but for Trump’s as well, he told WTOC he believes this is a huge step in the right direction.

“I think it’s great for the country. I think that he’s going to get us back on track. I think he’s going to get our economy back on track. I think he’s going to secure our border. We’ll be well-respected on the world stage. We’ll get crime down in our cities. Donald Trump gets it,” said Congressman Carter.

The presidential inauguration will be held January 20, 2025.

Be sure to stick with WTOC as we bring you the latest local reaction from this election.

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Augusta, GA

Roundup of sheriff races across the CSRA on Election Day

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14 hours ago

November 6, 2024

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Roundup of sheriff races across the CSRA on Election Day

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Across the CSRA, there are several sheriff races happening on Tuesday. Voters get to decide who will win.

Here’s a list of sheriff races across the two-state.

Aiken County

Republican Marty Sawyer won the Aiken County sheriff’s race against Democrat Lucas Grant. As of Wednesday morning, Sawyer received 63.3% of votes over Grant’s 36.7%.

Burke County

Incumbent Democrat Alfonzo Williams and Republican Brad Capitosti are fighting for the seat. We are still waiting for results on this race.

Jefferson County

Democrat Gary Hutchins won the Jefferson County sheriff’s race over Republican Colby Harrell. As of 9:50 p.m., Hutchins had received 74.3% of votes while Harrell had received 25.7% of votes.

McCormick County

Republican Chad Cox won the title of McCormick County sheriff over Democrat Tim Kelly. As of 9:05 p.m., Cox had received 63.3% of votes over Kelly’s 36.7%.

Screven County

Republican Norman Royal and Democrat Mike Kile go head-to-head for the sheriff’s seat. We are still waiting for results on this race.

Wilkes County

Republican Darrell Powers won the Wilkes County sheriff’s race against Democrat Detric Jones. As of 9:42 p.m., Powers had received 52.4% of votes compared to Jones’ 47.6%.

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Augusta, GA

Augusta community leader Patrick Blanchard Sr., dies at 81

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1 day ago

November 5, 2024

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Augusta community leader Patrick Blanchard Sr., dies at 81

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Longtime Augusta community leader Patrick Blanchard, Sr., has died, we learned on Tuesday.

Blanchard, 81, passed away on Monday, according to his obituary.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Gwen Banks Blanchard of Augusta; son, Patrick (Gretchen) Blanchard, Jr. of Suwanee, GA; daughter, Mary Blanchard of Martinez, according to his obituary.

Blanchard was an active member of Rotary, the Metro Augusta Chamber of Commerce, the Augusta Symphony Board, Historic Augusta and the Georgia Southern University Foundation, Inc.

He also served on numerous other boards and committees throughout the Augusta community.

According to the obituary, a memorial service will be held at a later date in Augusta.

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