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3 days ago
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Augusta Commissioner Jordan Johnson lets us know what's happening at city hall and around the area
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) These are busy times for Augusta's leaders. We welcome District 1 Commissioner Jordan Johnson to The Means Report. He talks about help for the homeless, the arena naming, and other hot topics in Richmond County. Watch our interview and be sure to join us for The Means Report. We are on Monday afternoon at 12:30 on NewsChannel 6. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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Looking at Augusta's big issues with Commissioner Francine Scott
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) Francine Scott is our guest on this edition of The Means Report. She represents Super District 9 on the Augusta Commission. She will talk to us about issues that impact her district as well as the entire community. From the arena naming to the state of our jails, we cover a lot of ground. Watch our interview and find out what's happening in the Augusta area. Be sure to join us for The Means Report. We are on Monday afternoon at 12:30 on NewsChannel 6. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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4 days ago
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5 arrested, 2 injured after shooting in Harrisburg, Richmond County deputies beef up patrols
Augusta, GA (WJBF) – Five people are in police custody after a shooting in Augusta's Harrisburg neighborhood. It happened Sunday around 8:30pm. According to Lt. Lewis Blanchard, Chief of Staff for the Richmond County Sheriff's Office, the shooting was between teenagers. He tells NewsChannel 6 that the situation is under control and extra deputies will be patrolling the area throughout the rest of the evening. Two people were takend to the hospital. The Columbia County Sheriff's Office is assisting in the investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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28-05-2025
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Telfair St. construction causes headaches for some Rich. Co. families getting to graduations
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Graduations are underway for Richmond County high schools this week at the Bell Auditorium. For some high school graduates, it's the only opportunity their parents and families have to see them walk across the stage. But, ongoing construction on Telfair Street is causing problems for parents trying to make it on time. The city has been paving new asphalt and road striping on Telfair between 8th and 13th Streets since March. Some families were able to get around the construction with no issues. 'No, I came right on down Walton Way and parked at the old Civic Center parking lot,' said Kiki Howard. 'Yes, no problem with parking, no problem with the construction,' LaVerne Parker said. But for others coming from out of town, getting to the Bell was a different story. 'We had to take a lot of maneuvers. GPS was having us go from this street to the next street. It was a lot of inconvenience, but we finally got here,' said Hayward Miller. Saniyah Sharieff told NewsChannel 6 that her family had to take 4 turns just to get to the Bell. 'Our mom dropped us off and she's still trying to find a parking spot. Why would they choose this construction for this day? It's a little inconvenient. They have the whole summer to do it, and they chose today,' said Sharieff. The intersection of Telfair and James Brown Boulevard will be closed for at least the next two months. With some not knowing about the construction, it made for a long walk. 'I stopped on the uptown side of the library, and didn't realize the road was closed. So, I just parked up there and walked down here,' said Ethan Andrews. Traffic engineers have said the projects are on schedule—but for now, Augustans will have to keep paying the price for progress. 'That's the truth, because that construction is always going to be a problem. You just have to get used to it, that's all,' another parent said. 'I'd say if they're improving the roads and everything, making things a lot safer—that's a plus in my book,' said Anthony Marrow. With this year's graduations at the Bell, graduates are also limited to just 8 tickets for family members and friends. Families say they're excited for the new Augusta arena project to be finished, as more seats will be available in the future. 'More seats means more families coming to graduations, and the economic boost it'll have for Augusta, Georgia sounds like win-win to me,' Miller said. Detours are available from 10th Street to Greene Street. Parking is available outside of the old James Brown Arena, and spaces along the main roads downtown. 11 high school graduations will be taking place at the Bell Auditorium between Wednesday, May 28th, and Friday, May 30th. Here are the times and dates for remaining graduations: Thursday, May 29th, 2025: Josey High School at 8:00 A.M. Cross Creek High School at 11:00 A.M. Westside High School at 2:30 P.M. Glenn Hills High School at 5:30 P.M. Friday, May 30th, 2025: Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School at 8:00 A.M. Butler High School at 11:00 A.M. Laney High School at 2:30 P.M. For more information on graduations at the Bell, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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28-05-2025
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Honoring our veterans and remembering those who paid the ultimate price
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) We have the honor to talk with the chaplain at the Charlie Norwood VA on this edition of The Means Report. He tells us about his role as the spiritual caregiver to our veterans. He also talks about the importance of remembering and paying tribute to those who died in service to our country. Please watch our interview and be sure to join us each week on The Means Report. We are on Monday afternoon at 12:30 on NewsChannel 6. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
