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12-06-2025
- Politics
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Local Army soldier reacts to Fort Gordon name change, honoring different soldier sharing same last name
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WJBF) – After being known as Fort Eisenhower for less than two years, the Augusta military base will be known as Fort Gordon once again. President Donald Trump announced plans Tuesday to rename seven military bases across the country. Along with Fort Eisenhower, others included in that list are Fort Pickett, Fort Hood, Fort Lee, Fort Polk, Fort Rucker, and Fort A.P. Hill. Fort Liberty was also changed names back to Fort Bragg just 4 months ago. The military base was named in honor of late president and general Dwight D. Eisenhower in October 2023—his granddaughter, Susan, traveled to Augusta for the ceremony. Officials tell NewsChannel 6 the name change is effective immediately. 'The installation is immediately underway with the planning required to make this a reality. The commanding general has contacted the Eisenhower family and the foundation,' said Dr. Tom Clark, executive director of the Alliance for Fort Eisenhower. The Army Post was known for decades as Fort Gordon, named after John Brown Gordon—who served as a major general for the Confederacy during the Civil War. Now, the new name change will honor Master Sgt. Gary Gordon—remembered for his bravery in combat in East Africa. He died in October 1993. 'He was the recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions in Mogadishu, Somalia. They made a movie about him and his comrade, and it's titled 'Black Hawk Down,' Clark said. According to data from the Naming Commission, the cost to change the name to Fort Eisenhower was just shy of $600,000. While they're working on costs for this name change, some local soldiers say changing it again was the right call. 'I think it's a good thing. It definitely holds the historical integrity of why it was named Gordon in the first place, and naming it after someone that is very worthy of that honor is really cool,' said Alec Nathaniel Baldwin. 'It is an amazing choice of an American hero that our installation will now be named after,' said Clark. Officials say the name change is effective immediately, and while the name is changing, the mission to serve our country remains the same. To learn more about the announcement from the U.S. Army, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Automotive
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Improving parking and traffic in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) We are taking a close look at everything that impacts our daily commute in Augusta. Traffic Engineer John Ussery is our guest. He will talk about the effort to keep as many parking spots as possible after downtown improvements. We will also discuss several road projects to give us all a smoother ride. You will learn a lot from our interview with John Ussery. Be sure to join us for The Means Report every 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.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
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A look at what the future holds for Downtown Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) Construction crews are hard at work all over downtown these days. We welcome Margaret Woodard to The Means Report this week. She's the executive director of the Downtown Development Authority. She talks to us about the upgrades and improvements. We'll also look at the effort to have as many parking spots as possible. Join us for this edition of The Means Report and be sure to watch us each week. 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.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
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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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03-06-2025
- General
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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.
