Augusta, GA
Salvation Army of Augusta breaks ground on Ann C. Boardman Park
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)– Recognizing a longstanding community supporter and philanthropist, whose love for the Garden City shows in all of her endeavors.
A packed house turned out on this rainy Friday morning to honor Ann Boardman, including Congressman Rick Allen and Rep. Mark Newton, along with local officials and community leaders.
With hard hats and shovels in hand, a ceremonial indoor “groundbreaking” took place for the Ann C. Boardman Park. It will be located on the Kroc Center grounds off Broad Street.
Mayor Garnett Johnson presented a surprise proclamation, declaring December 5th “Ann Boardman Park Day” in the City of Augusta.
Boardman is a longtime supporter and board member of The Salvation Army of Augusta. She’s excited about the opportunities the park will offer the community.
“I hope it’s going to mean a lot to people around this area because they really have no park to go to, nowhere to be with nature.”
Derek Dugan is the Development Director at The Salvation Army of Augusta.
“What they’re going to get out of this park here is is going to be pickleball courts, volleyball courts, a turf soccer field and most excitedly a adaptive use playground for everyone to use, but especially designed for people with disabilities so that they can have a place to play.”
The park named in Boardman’s honor is expected to open in October of 2026.
NJ apartment dwellers, renters have these options for help with rent
State and local officials say several programs are designed to help low and moderate-income households stay housed in the face of financial distress.
As rent prices continue to strain budgets, a new study is highlighting where Georgians can save the most by splitting housing costs.
According to a report from SmartAsset, some cities in Georgia offer major savings for renters who choose to live with a roommate.
Here’s what to know.
Where can you save the most in Georgia?
The study ranks Augusta as the top city in Georgia for roommate savings, and No. 6 in the country.
Renters there can save about 45% on monthly rent, or roughly $450 per month, by sharing an apartment.
Here’s how the costs compare in Augusta:
- One-bedroom rent: $1,000
- Two-bedroom rent: $1,100
- Estimated monthly savings with a roommate: $450
Why are roommate savings so high?
With rent prices rising, splitting costs has become one of the easiest ways to cut monthly expenses.
The study shows that sharing rent can significantly reduce housing costs, especially in cities where prices have climbed in recent years.
How does Georgia compare to the rest of the country?
Here’s the top 10 cities in the US for saving with a roomate:
- Cleveland, OH
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Jersey City, NJ
- Memphis, TN
- Boise, ID
- Augusta, GA
- New Haven, CT
- Chattanooga, TN
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Shreveport, LA
Methodology
The study analyzed 100 U.S. cities using rental data from March 2025 to March 2026 from Zumper, comparing one-bedroom rents to half the cost of two-bedroom apartments to estimate savings from sharing with a roommate.
For more information, visit smartasset.com/data-studies/roommate-savings-2026.
Vanessa Johns is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@gannett.com.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Families had the chance to sharpen their money skills at a financial literacy event hosted by local nonprofit Crown Her Mentoring at the Bernie Ward Community Center.
The free event offered resources for all ages, from kids learning the basics to adults planning for their financial future.
Attendees could sit in sessions about budgeting, credit, opening banking accounts and insurance options.
Organizers said the event was designed to make financial education accessible during Financial Literacy Month.
“People need to understand the importance of a checking account, a savings account—how to manage your money. How to invest your money. People need to learn about life insurance,” said Torrecka Davis, organizer.
Crown Her Mentoring will host a mental health awareness event on May 23. Open enrollment for new mentees will begin on May 10.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Shoppers in Augusta will soon lose a longtime retail option, as Lane Bryant’s store inside Augusta Mall is set to close for good this weekend.
Employees at Lane Bryant inside Augusta Mall confirmed that the store will permanently close starting Sunday, April 19.
After the closure, the nearest Lane Bryant location for customers will be in Lexington.
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