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Augusta Breaks Ground on New Canal Bridge, Trailhead at Riverwatch
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (209+ words) AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) " City leaders and community partners broke ground Wednesday on a new pedestrian bridge and trailhead along the Augusta Canal, marking a major step toward expanding outdoor access in the area. The project, known as the Village at…...
Augusta VA hosts mental health resource fair to connect veterans with care
5+ day, 46+ min ago (310+ words) VA Veterans Mental Health Augusta G. a. (WFXG) - At the Augusta VA Medical Center, dozens of veterans gathered for a mission that goes beyond awareness, access. The facility hosted its fourth annual mental health resource fair, bringing together a wide range of…...
Augusta University's Men's Golf Team wraps up on the West Coast, and the Augusta Green Jackets will be back at SRP Park tomorrow
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (272+ words) NATIONAL (WFXG) - Can't keep up with everything in the sports world? Don't worry, FOX54's David Joaqui bring you a full update with local and national sports." The Atlanta Braves continued their hot streak over the weekend, and have still yet…...
More stray animals reported across Augusta during summer months
2+ week, 2+ day ago (113+ words) WFXG (WFXG) " Augusta Animal Services says it is seeing an increase in stray and lost animals as temperatures rise, a trend officials say is common during the summer months Animal Control Supervisor James Dowdy says many cases stem from pets…...
Brand new YMCA facility in North Augusta almost ready to open
1+ week, 4+ day ago (155+ words) A new YMCA facility is opening in North Augusta and community members are invited to celebrate in a big way." The new North Augusta YMCA will host a free community block party on June 6 from 10 a. m. NORTH AUGUSTA, S. C. (WFXG) - A new…...
Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Oh My! Education Series with Augusta Locally Grown
1+ week, 6+ day ago (135+ words) AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) " Augusta Locally Grown is inviting the community to learn the basics of food preservation at a hands-on water bath canning class Monday. The workshop will teach participants how to safely preserve high-acid foods such as fruits, jams…...
Augusta Mayor faces grievance from Chief of Staff over workplace treatment
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (169+ words) AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) " A formal grievance has been filed against Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson by his Chief of Staff, Jasmine Chavous Sims, alleging a hostile work environment and unexplained denial of workplace access. The following morning, Sims received a text…...
Augusta HPC attempts to clarify process for city departments that work on historic sites
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (172+ words) AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) " Thursday night, the Augusta Historic Preservation Commission discussed how to handle city departments that try to bypass rules for working on historic sites. During their monthly meeting, Commissioner and former mayor of Augusta Bob Young pointed out…...
A new public sculpture has bloomed in Augusta
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (196+ words) Augusta, Ga. (WFXG) - A new public sculpture is now on display in Augusta, designed to welcome visitors and bring a sense of joy to the Kroc Center campus. The Greater Augusta Arts Council, alongside the Salvation Army Kroc Center and…...
Augusta resident charged in new round of federal indictments
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (306+ words) Federal prosecutors have announced an Augusta man now facing multiple felony charges. 43yearold Kyle Ashley Edmunds of Augusta, who is charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin, .. . AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - Federal prosecutors have announced an Augusta man now facing multiple…...