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Tech hub offers creative engagement for Augusta kids

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – 3D printers, a sound mixer, a green screen, headphones and more are all at the Augusta Richmond County Public Library.

On Friday, the public got a first look at the new tech hub.

It’s a new space brought on by teens and what they felt would be innovative for the library.

Director Emanuel Mitchell took that feedback and brought it to life.

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“For the next generation, it opens the door to let them know yes the library is a place for books, but it’s also a place to inspire you. To go from using a 3D printer to pulling books on a 3-D printer, to wanting to know more about how they work,” said Mitchell.

Inside you’ll find just about anything for the creative mind — two 3d printers, a 3d laser printer, a green screen and music production equipment.

“We also have something for the child at heart for those that have VHS and no longer can find a VCR. We have now the technology to digitize that to a thumb drive so the memories can live on,” said Mitchell.

Tonia Gibbons with the public library board of trustees says having something like this sets kids on the right path.

“A lot of times we want children to grow up and be successful, but we don’t necessarily always give them the tools, or they don’t have access, so for the library to be that place and it’s a safe space. It’s a place where they can come, relax, and do what they need to do, but learn, grow, and hopefully go off and do great things and come back to the city of Augusta,” she said.

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And kids are already enjoying the space, like Maurice Norman who initially said he was not too thrilled about coming to the library until he saw the tech hub.

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“I initially thought it was going to be a little boring, but after I saw lots of fun stuff, it was fun, exciting. I even wanted to 3D print something,” he said.

You can start signing up to use the tech hub on Monday.

This is only phase one. The library plans on adding a recording studio as well as a classroom for coding instruction and script writing. Construction for phase two will start next year.

The tech hub was made possible through a city grant.

You do have to have a library card to use the space.

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For more information, visit the library’s website.



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Multiple teens arrested in deadly shooting on Warren Road

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has made multiple arrests in a deadly shooting that left one teenager dead and another injured early Saturday morning.

According to deputies, the incident happened June 20, at approximately 12:50 a.m. in the 200 block of Warren Road, where authorities responded to reports of shots fired involving two gunshot victims.

When deputies arrived, they located two 18-year-old men from Augusta.

Officials identified the victims as Eric Markquis Bartley Miller and Joseph Lamar Thomas.

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Investigators say Miller sustained at least one gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Thomas was also found with at least one gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under active investigation.

As of Saturday afternoon, three teenage suspects have been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

18-year-old Dmihjay Collins, 17-year-old Tayshaun Thomas, and 17-year-old Joseph Thomas have all been arrested and charged with Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of Machine Guns. They are all currently being held at the Webster Detention Center.

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A fourth teenager, 17-year-old Reante Byrd was also arrested, but investigators have not linked him to the murder case. Byrd has been charged with Possession of a Pistol or Revolver by a Person Under the Age of 18. He is also being held in the Webster Detention Center.

No further details in the investigation have been released.



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Augusta Regional Airport hosts drone camp for students

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Students showcased drones they built during a two-week summer camp at Augusta Regional Airport on Friday.

12 junior and high school students attended the camp, where they learned to fly and build drones designed to help others.

Anderson Puryear, a student, said the camp focused on delivering small medical supplies.

“It was focused on delivering small medical supplies like an EPI pen or glucose packet for like diabetics and for people with allergies in need in the real world that could obviously help save lives, and if people are like in a place in a boat or like in the desert or in the forest where they can’t easily access those supplies it can save their lives,” Puryear said.

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The airport partnered with Georgia Tech, state troopers and the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Department for the Air Edu Summer Camp.

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10th annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival draws crowds despite heat

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The 10th annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival brought families to the Augusta Fairgrounds on Friday despite the muggy heat.

Cultural and community-focused events, live music performances and food trucks were available at the celebration.

Tonia Hill, attending the Juneteenth celebration, said she loves the holiday and is supporting the community, though she acknowledged the weather conditions.

“I love Juneteenth. And I’m supporting everybody. It’s hot. It’s hot. It’s hot,” Hill said.

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The festival runs until 10 p.m.

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