Augusta, GA

#StrongAugusta holds community-wide active shooter training

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2 years ago

May 19, 2023

#StrongAugusta holds community-wide active shooter training

AUGUSTA, Ga (WFXG) – #StrongAugusta brought together nearly 20 agencies throughout the CSRA Thursday morning to host a full-scale active shooter drill.

Following the mass shooting over the weekend in Augusta that claimed two lives, Fire Chief Antonio Burden says its become vital to stay ahead of threats. As a result, a new standard, NFPA 3000, was adopted by the city Tuesday.

The standard also known as #StrongAugusta serves as a guideline for active shooter and hostile event situations, emphasizing preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery.

“The adoption of NFPA 3000 is really a symbolic value today because it really shows our community that we are one as it relates to their safety,” Burden says.

The drill was a simulation of Augusta University’s Summerville campus, playing scenarios in real-time with actors taking on the role of victims. It took place at the former Southside Elementary School.

Victims were transported virtually into Augusta University Medical Center to test trauma center responses.

Augusta University, Vice Chair, Professor Alejanda Baez says the simulation was successful in many ways.

“Lessons learned, those unknowns that can help us better integrate, articulate…” Baez says. “So, that we have an optimal response, not just for Augusta, but also for other communities that might learn from us and reproduce those best practices.”

#StrongAugusta is going to Washington, D.C. next week to lobby and discuss the experiences during the simulation.

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Augusta, GA

Jags stay atop the PBC with win over Georgia Southwestern

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January 19, 2025

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Jags stay atop the PBC with win over Georgia Southwestern

Augusta, GA – The Augusta men’s basketball team continued their strong start in Peach Belt Conference play, securing a 77-69 victory over Georgia Southwestern on Saturday evening at Christenberry Fieldhouse. With the win, Augusta improves to 11-5 overall and 5-1 in the PBC, while Georgia Southwestern drops to 6-10 and 0-6 in league play. Augusta (11-5, 5-1 Peach Belt) FG% 49.1 3PT% 27.3 FT% 81.5 Georgia Southwestern (6-10, 0-6 Peach Belt) FG% 38.3 3PT% 18.2 FT% 63.6 The Jaguars set the tone early, taking a 35-32 lead into halftime behind a balanced offensive effort. In the second half, Augusta maintained…

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George Crouser Obituary January 17, 2025 – Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors

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January 18, 2025

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George Crouser Obituary January 17, 2025 – Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors

George A. Crouser, age 73, passed away peacefully Friday, January 17, 2025 in Augusta, GA with family by his side.

He is survived by his wife, Madeline; daughters: Sarah (Tony) Lonaker of Findlay, Ohio and Stacey (Kurt Williams) Wright of Augusta, Georgia; step-daughters: Lisa (Wes) Grate of Cincinnati, Ohio and Amanda (Eric) Sobul of Willoughby, Ohio; grandchildren: Ady, Shane, Maddie, Bella, Scout, and Wylie; and former spouse: Sharee.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and June (nee Dunn) Crouser, and brother, John Crouser.

George was born May 23, 1951 in Painesville, Ohio. He attended Harvey High School, Class of 1969, where he was a multi-sport letterman. He was a jack-of-all-trades but found his career working in nuclear plants in Ohio, New Hampshire, and found his way to Augusta.

George loved listening to music, amassing a massive record collection, and attending concerts. In his spare time, George could be found playing billiards in different leagues. He was an avid sports fan and loved watching the Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Guardians but loved Ohio State the most.

All services are private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The American Heart Association of The National Kidney Foundation.

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.

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Father arrested after Harlem child shoots himself with unsecured gun

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January 18, 2025

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Father arrested after Harlem child shoots himself with unsecured gun

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A Harlem child was transfered to a local hospital after shooting himself in the shoulder, according to the Harlem Police Department.

Officials say the Harlem Police Department responded to the 200 block of North Fairview Drive just after 8 p.m. Thursday in reference to a gunshot wound.

Deputies say they offered aid to the juvenile until the Fire Department and EMS arrived.

According to authorities, the child found an unsecured gun in his father’s room and shot himself in the shoulder.

Deputies say the child was alert and conscious and is expected to make a full recovery.

Spencer Johnson has been arrested on a charge of cruelty to children in the second degree and has been transported to the Columbia County Detention Center, according to officials.

This case is still under investigation.

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