Augusta, GA
Rep. Rick Allen calls for HUD investigation at Bon Air Apartments
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Residing situations at a neighborhood condo advanced are grabbing the eye of congressional leaders.
It’s a narrative our I-TEAM has coated for greater than six years. Code violations on the Bon Air Flats on Walton Manner.
Georgia Congressman Rick Allen is asking for a proper investigation.
Full Letter:
We spoke with a tenant who says she didn’t wish to interview as a result of she’s afraid of the opportunity of being evicted by talking out. She’s had leaks from the ceiling, mould, mildew, and bedbugs in her condo.
“I don’t suppose anyone must be dwelling in that manner,” stated Commissioner Catherine Smith McKnight.
An previous, white constructing on the highest of a hill. The surface is peaceable, however inside…
“I used to be in shock after I walked into one of many rooms. Huge previous holes within the wall and ceilings have open, uncovered beams,” she stated.
McKnight just lately requested code enforcement to examine the property. They discovered greater than 20 violations. Add that on to 19 fireplace violations discovered a couple of month in the past.
“Redwood Housing owned this place now for over a yr, and nothing has modified. Not one factor this modified,” stated McKnight.
Allen’s letter to the Federal Housing Authority requires an inspection. He cites our 2016 I-TEAM investigation that discovered residents have been dwelling months with out warmth within the winter and air in the summertime.
Part 8 properties like Bon Air function beneath HUD pointers. With a prolonged guidelines of high quality dwelling necessities. In the event that they discover violations, they’ll drive the house owners to deliver them to compliance.
McKnight hopes this potential inspection into Bon Air may have a trickle-down impact and strain different low-income housing house owners to repair up their points, too.
We’re holding observe of repairs being made at Bon Air Flats. There are new home equipment, pumps, fastened ceilings, and upgraded bogs.
“Folks need to have a greater dwelling. That’s not dwelling, it’s unlucky,” stated McKnight.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office on Friday announced an arrest in connection with a November fatal shooting in Augusta.
De’Narian Cobb, 25, of Waynesboro, is charged in connection with the Nov. 21 shooting death of Chavious Kimmerlin, 50, at Kimmerlin’s home in the 500 block of Highland Avenue.
Cobb was found around 7:30 a.m. Dec. 11 at his home in the 500 block of Eighth Street in Waynesboro after Richmond County and Burke County deputies went there to take him in for questioning in connection with the shooting.
During their interview with him, Richmond County investigators said they found enough probable cause to obtain an arrest warrant.
Cobb is currently at the Burke County Detention Center for charges that occurred in that jurisdiction.
Once the judicial process is completed in Burke County, Cobb will be extradited to Richmond County and booked into the Charles B. Webster Detention Center on the charges of murder, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to Richmond County deputies.
Kimmerlin’s slaying in broad daylight shocked those who lived and worked in the neighborhood.
A woman who works at the Wing Express across the street said the victim had just been there the night before getting food.
“It’s scary out here,” she said. “I just come into work every day and pray I make it back to my car.”
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A man was killed in a crash Thursday morning in front of Gate 1 at Fort Eisenhower.
The crash occurred on Gordon Highway at Jimmy Dyess Parkway.
David Houck, 22 years old from Fort Eisenhower was attempting to cross Gordon Highway when his vehicle was struck by an eastbound vehicle.
Houck was taken to Wellstar/MCG Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 8:54 a.m.
An autopsy has been scheduled.
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An autopsy is scheduled for a 22-year-old man who died Monday in a two-vehicle collision.
David Houck of Fort Eisenhower was trying to cross Gordon Highway, where it intersects with Jimmie Dyess Parkway, when a vehicle traveling in the same direction hit Houck’s vehicle.
Houck was pronounced dead at 8:54 a.m. at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center, according to Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen.
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