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CBE365: Speak Out with Tomajha Watts
WJBF – Welcome to Speak Out!, the breakout digital segment of Celebrating Black Excellence, where we feature poets and spoken artists, and they perform their works of art. In this episode of Celebrating Black Excellence 365: Speak Out!, we present Tomajha Watts as she performs her poem, “I Didn’t Cry Today.” To learn more about Tomajha Watts, you can […]
VIDEO | One person injured, 16 units destroyed following apartment fire on Steven’s Creek Rd.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Just before 11:00 p.m. Wednesday night, the Augusta Fire Department responded to the 900 block of Steven’s Creek Road for a structure fire call. A 911 caller reported hearing fireworks for over two hours before noticing a fire on an apartment building at Nine Two Six West. The caller immediately began […]
This energy company wants Augusta factory to manufacture batteries the size of houses
A Georgia-based energy-storage manufacturer hopes its proposed Augusta plant will speed the production of some of the world's largest batteries. Stryten Energy in Alpharetta is asking the city's perimssion to handle, store and process sulfuric acid on a portion of 3464 Mike Padgett Hwy. that it wants to rename the Southeast Energy Storage Park.
GenCyber Camp hosted by Augusta University gives high school students peak into cyber world
The need for cybersecurity professionals continues to grow every year by leaps and bounds. Currently there are more jobs than qualified professionals to fill them. Introducing high school students to the numerous jobs is one avenue that could eventually help fill the void. The GenCyber Camp hosted last month by...
Augusta Boxing Club recognized as a Georgia Historical Site
The Augusta Boxing Club has a long tradition as being a place for at-risk youth to learn sportsmanship and for producing outstanding boxers. Now the Georgia Historical Society has named the club’s Walton Way gym a Georgia Historical Site. Ray “Stingray” Whitfield, a professional boxer who got his start...
Community comes together to support Nimmons family
Heather Nimmons had just dropped her youngest daughter off at a friend’s house a couple of miles from home when she received a call telling her to turn around and come back. Her daughter was in an accident that led her to be airlifted to the Children’s Hospital of Georgia in Augusta. Nimmons hasn’t returned home since the accident occurred about 3 p.m. June 26.
Major renovations ahead for historic Imperial Theatre
When the curtain comes down on the last performance at the Imperial Theatre in May, the summer months usually go dark with the exception of the ghost light on the stage. Several recent summers have seen a variety of small renovation projects such as last summer’s plaster work and painting. This year, there’s no construction work taking place; rather, officials recently kicked off a capital campaign to raise $10 million for the first major renovations in 30 years.
Burke County candidate drops out of sheriff race
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Lewis Blanchard, a Burke County sheriff candidate, announced on Wednesday that he is ending his campaign. In a statement, Blanchard says the primary election outcome shows strong support for the current sheriff’s office and Sheriff Alfonzo Williams. “I sincerely thank everyone who supported me throughout...
Augusta never trails as pitching silences big crowd July 3
COLUMBIA – Augusta’s offense scored in the first inning for the second day in a row, and although they would add on later in the game, one run would’ve been enough as Didier Fuentes and Juan Sanchez combine to shut out the Fireflies in a 4-0 win Wednesday.
Georgia Power lands contract to provide efficient energy for Fort Eisenhower
Georgia Power has landed a $72 million utility energy service contract (UESC) from U.S. Army Garrison Fort Eisenhower to increase the energy efficiency of the 55,000-acre military installation located near Augusta, Ga. A UESC is ... Read More » The post Georgia Power lands contract to provide efficient energy for Fort Eisenhower appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
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