Augusta, GA

Salvation Army calls on public to fill $50K gap in final push

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5 months ago

December 22, 2025

Salvation Army calls on public to fill K gap in final push

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – With just two days left, the Salvation Army of Augusta’s 2025 Red Kettle Campaign is still $50,000 short of its goal.

The organization is calling on the community to come forward and fill that gap.

The Red Kettle Campaign is the Salvation Army’s largest fundraiser of the year, providing critical funding that sustains programs and services throughout the year.

Every donation made — whether at a physical Red Kettle or online — stays local, directly supporting neighbors in need across the Augusta area.

Funds raised through the campaign support essential services at the Center of Hope emergency overnight shelter, where approximately 200 meals are served daily through the soup kitchen.

In the past four years, caseworkers at the Center of Hope have helped more than 400 individuals experiencing homelessness secure stable housing.

In addition, The Salvation Army’s rent and utility assistance program has helped over 900 residents in the past year alone keep their lights on and remain housed — preventing homelessness before it begins.

“As we enter these final days, we are incredibly grateful for the generosity we’ve already seen, and we know this community will rise to the occasion once again,” said Major Jonathan Raymer, Salvation Army area commander. “These last two days are critical. Every gift — large or small — directly impacts families who rely on The Salvation Army not just during the holidays, but all year long.”

Community members can still give in person at Red Kettles located at participating stores throughout the Augusta area. For those who prefer to give digitally, each kettle features a QR code for easy, cashless donations. Online gifts can also be made at any time through the Virtual Red Kettle at donateaugusta.org.

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Historic Masters landmark purchased and renovated by local resident

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May 9, 2026

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Georgia governor candidate Olu Brown campaigns in Augusta

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22 hours ago

May 9, 2026

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Georgia governor candidate Olu Brown campaigns in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Democratic candidate for Georgia governor Olu Brown visited Augusta on Friday evening, stopping near the Sand Hills Community Center as early voting continues.

Brown is one of six candidates in the Democratic primary.

Campaign priorities

Brown said his vision as governor would focus on three main areas.

“One, it’s affordability around health care and making sure we expand Medicaid and expand Peach Care and make sure we continue to make our rural health care systems healthy and vital,” Brown said. “Number two, we’ve got to address education in all of Georgia, making sure every kid in Georgia gets an excellent education, and we’re paying our teachers more. And number 3, we’re protecting the rights of all women. Folks in the Gold Dome shouldn’t be making decisions about their bodies or the choices that they make.”

Brown is running against Amanda Duffy, Derrick Jackson, Geoff Duncan, Jason Esteves, Keisha Lance Bottoms and Mike Thurmond.

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Augusta Prep student arrested over picture of LEGO gun, threat he called a joke

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May 8, 2026

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Augusta Prep student arrested over picture of LEGO gun, threat he called a joke

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – An Augusta Prep student was arrested on a charge of terroristic threats over a picture of a LEGO gun he posted on social media.

It happened Wednesday, according to an incident report from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office.

Eric Hedinger, the principal of Augusta Preparatory Day School, told deputies a student had uploaded a picture to Snapchat of a “pistol” with the caption “shooting up the school so I don`t have to take the stats exam tomorrow. Don`t come yall!”

The principal said he spoke to the student and his father about the photo.

The principal also provided deputies with the student’s address in Grovetown.

A deputy went there and was told by the student that the “pistol” was a LEGO set that he had built.

He also said the comment he made was supposed to be a joke because he was not looking forward to taking his Advanced Placement statistics test this week.

The student showed the deputy the box that the LEGO set came in, and how the set was already disassembled.

The deputy also looked in the boy’s room to make sure he was not in possession of any weapons.

The mother advised that there was one firearm in the residence but it was locked up.