Traffic causes slow down at early voting location in Augusta

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October 19, 2024

Traffic causes slow down at early voting location in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Robert Howard Community Center at Diamond Lakes saw a traffic backup due to a giveaway on Saturday.

The Richmond County Board of Elections announced that traffic in the area was high and was backing up to Windsor Spring Road.

The Board of Elections suggests people looking to vote early go to another location until traffic is clear.

Officials say they were unaware of the giveaway and apologize for any issues caused.

Linda W. Beazley Community Room in the Municipal Building, 535 Telfair Street. Oct. 15- Oct 19, Oct. 21 – Nov. 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Henry Brigham Community Center, 2463 Golden Camp Road. Oct. 15-Oct 19, Oct. 21-Oct. 26, Oct. 28-Nov. 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Warren Road Community Center, 300 Warren Road. Oct. 15-Oct 19, Oct. 21-Oct. 26, Oct. 28-Nov. 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Absentee Drop Box, Municipal Building, 535 Telfair Street. Oct. 15- Oct 19, Oct. 21 – Nov. 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Voters need to show any one of these photo IDs at the polls:

Any valid state or federal government-issued photo ID, including a free ID card issued by your county registrar’s office or the Georgia Department of Driver Services.
Georgia driver’s license, even if expired.
Valid employee photo ID from any branch, department, agency, or entity of the U.S. government, Georgia, or any county, municipality, board, authority or other entity of the state.
Valid U.S. passport ID.
Valid U.S. military photo ID containing a photograph of the voter.
Student photo ID card issued by a Georgia public college, university, or technical school.
Valid tribal photo ID containing your photograph.

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No. 5 Texas runs away from No. 12 Clemson, off to CFP quarterfinals

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December 22, 2024

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Groups partner to offer hygiene items for Augusta community

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December 21, 2024

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Groups partner to offer hygiene items for Augusta community

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Precious Pearls Mentoring and Purposed to Inspire spent Saturday morning passing out hygiene bags and purses filled with essential items.

This year, for the first time, the two organizations decided to join together as a way to make an even bigger impact.

“Better together. We make more of an impact when we decide to bring things together and we can create a better impact,” said Patrice Canty with Purposed to Inspire.

Leaders say they’ve noticed the need for help is not slowing down.

If you are interested in donating, the biggest need right now is for children’s jackets and blankets.

For more information or to support in any way, visit https://preciouspearlsmentoring.com/.

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Commissioner Jordan Johnson takes oath of office for second term

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December 21, 2024

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Commissioner Jordan Johnson takes oath of office for second term

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Augusta Commissioner Jordan Johnson was sworn in for a second term on Friday at the May Park Community Center.

We spoke with Johnson, who says he is looking forward to the next four years and continuing the work he has started with his district and the city.

Tackling homelessness is a priority for him and improving the Riverwalk and downtown area.

“I am not even from an attraction standpoint. What does Augusta do to support our citizens? How do we support our infrastructure? How do we support the finesse of our community? That’s what I say when I reimagine Augusta. I am not only looking for Augusta’s leaders but the people who live here and who call Augusta home,” said Johnson.

Also on Friday, Eugene “Gino” Brantley took an oath of office during a ceremonial swearing-in as the new sheriff of Augusta-Richmond County.

On Monday, Commissioner-elect Don Clark will be sworn into office.

He will serve on Bobby William’s current district 5.

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