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Augusta and other large cities got a boost in their COVID-19 vaccinations numbers this week after a state cleanup of data prompted by
The Augusta Chronicle. Augusta s numbers would probably look even better if they included the nearly 19,000 shots given out by the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, which has pursued an aggressive strategy to vaccinate veterans and staff.
Even with better numbers, Augusta providers are facing decreasing demand and are starting to look at new ways to gets shots into arms.
Richmond and Columbia counties both saw a big boost in numbers from the previous week, with Richmond adding 15,651 shots and Columbia with 13,742 more. The rates for both counties jumped up, with Richmond County moving from 18% of adults having received at least one shot to 24% and Columbia County increasing from 22% to 28%. Fully vaccinated rates increased for both, from 16% to 19% in Richmond and from 19% to 22% for Columbia. Most of Georgia s other metro areas saw s
Mayor Davis encourages One Augusta during State of the City address
One Augusta that works for all is the mayor s message. In order for Augusta to truly be great, it must be a city for all of us, said Mayor Hardie Davis during his virtual State of the City address Thursday. Augusta, our time is now.
Referencing Augusta-native and former Georgia Gov. Carl Sanders, Davis said the city is faced with its greatest challenge and promise: measuring progress by not adding to those who have much but providing ample opportunities to those who have little.
Preserving affordable housing, providing job training and placement, expanding transportation options and protecting the safety and welfare of our entire community will be key.