Way too much information is required for the energy assistance. I suspect racial suppression.
Man sought in fatal stabbing at nightclub
Police are seeking a man in connection with a fatal stabbing at an Augusta nightspot Saturday.
Andel Miguel Robertson, 35, is wanted on a murder charge in the stabbing death of Frank Roosevelt Jackson, 50, according to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office.
When deputies arrived at Mr. J's Famous Door Supper Club, 856 Laney-Walker Blvd. at 8:51 p.m., they found Mr. Jackson with what was described as a stab wound in his chest from a broken bottle, according to sheriff's Lt. Scott Peebles.
Investigators are trying to determine what led to the homicide.
Anyone with information about Mr. Robertson's whereabouts can call (706) 821-1080.
Man is hit by truck on Mike Padgett Highway
An unidentified man suffered life-threatening injuries Sunday afternoon when he was struck by a pickup truck on Mike Padgett Highway, police said.
Richmond County sheriff's Deputy Alan Alspaugh said the victim was struck while walking south along northbound lanes on the four-lane highway.
The man was airlifted to Medical College of Georgia Hospital shortly after the 2:50 p.m. accident.
The victim was not carrying a wallet or any other personal effects, police said.
The 2007 Dodge Ram pickup was driven by Eric Butts of Brunswick, Ga. Mr. Butts will not face charges, police said.
Energy assistance is available for seniors
The CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority will begin taking applications today from people 65 and older for its Energy Assistance Program.
The program, which helps low-income residents with their heating bills, will take applications from the general public starting Dec. 1 if money is still available.
Seniors from Richmond and Columbia counties may apply between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Carrie J. Mays Center, 1014 11th Ave.; May Park Center, 644 Fourth St.; and the Bernie Ward Center, 1941 Lumpkin Road.
The May Park and Bernie Ward centers will take applications through Nov. 7.
The Carrie J. Mays Center will accept applications through Nov. 14.
Applicants must have copies of Social Security cards for everyone in the household, proof of income for everyone in the household 18 or older, their most recent heating bills, picture IDs and proof of age.
For more information, call (866) 722-4346.
Richmond County
- There will be lane closures on the east and westbound sides of Bobby Jones Expressway between Old Trail and Wrightsboro roads until Friday. The closings will be from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. or from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
- Lanes will be closed on the east and westbound sides of Interstate 20 between Davis and Wheeler roads today through Wednesday, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Traffic will also be shifted in this area on Wednesday or Thursday.
- Lanes will be closed on the east and westbound sides of Wheeler Road between Agerton Lane and Perimeter Parkway today through Friday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. A portion of Marks Church Road also will be closed between Wheeler and Wrightsboro roads during this time. Drivers should expect traffic shifts and detours.
- The on ramp from the eastbound lanes of Bobby Jones Expressway to the westbound lanes of I-20 will be closed Wednesday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Comments
Way too much information is required for the energy assistance. I suspect racial suppression.
I cannot figure out why these guys walk on these busy roadways instead of a few feet off in the grass. Twice last week I barely missed a young man dressed in black on Tobacco Rd walking near the U.S. Battery. I've seen groups of them walking 2-3 feet in the roadway along tobacco and others walking down the center of the left turn lane on 56. Not too bright.
Geez, PT what is your problem. They require the information to prevent duplication and to make sure their bills are at the point of cutoff. Everything is not about race, except where you are concerned. I bet you went there and tried to falsify your info and was denied.
PT, seems like if you were wanting someone else to help pay your utilities for you, the least you could do is have the correct info for them. Heaven knows we don't want to inconvenience those wantng another free ride.
I guess I'm just primed by the accusations at every polling place when IDs are mentioned. Maybe it is just for efficiency's sake. Guess I was just caught up in the political moment.
I don't think there is anything political about senior citizens' heating bills. If anyone should get this "free ride" it should be those 65 and older folks who are on fixed incomes. They are the most deserving of all on assistance. PatT, I don't believe a political party was mentioned so you are correct in saying you were caught up in the political moment. No politics on this story, just some old folks who need to stay warm this winter.
Am I the only one who didn't miss the facetiousness of the first post?
You are correct Patriciathomas. I'm white and they wouldn't help me.
Highway 56 is real dangerous. I have driven it many times at night and just miss hitting people because they are walking in the roadway at 2am.
Thank you gnx, sometimes I feel I out here all by my self.
You are correct crazy Irish, I am Black and they would not help me. GEEZ!
Now you have to be white posing as a black in order to qualify, Obama rules. Haven't you heard?
Try being a white male over 21 and under 62..NOBODY is there to help us !!! just go to work and provide for this country..WORK BOY !!
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