Augusta’s “H.O.T.” working hard to help the homeless
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) We are covering the efforts to help Augusta’s homeless population on this edition of The Means Report. Shawn Hargis-Rhodes is our guest. She works with the Homeless Outreach or H.O.T. Team at the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. From helping people find a place to sleep, to helping them get back on their feet, Rhodes and her colleagues work non-stop. Watch our interview and gain a better understanding of what our homeless population looks like, and what they need.
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…
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Lawmakers are looking at potential options to house the homeless community in Jackson. They passed legislation during the 2025 Legislative Session that bans homeless people from sleeping on public property. The Senate Study Committee on Jackson is considering solutions to address the issue. Downtown Jackson Partners…
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The organization, Grace at the Green Light helps serve the homeless population in New Orleans. One of their missions is through an initiative called, "Hydrate NOLA." WGNO's Kenny Lopez explains how they're installing water fountains around the city to help those living on the streets. When…