Posted on May 06, 2012
Every week we ask you, “What Does It Mean To You?” Last week’s question about the state of downtown Augusta upset some, but as always we share some of your comments that are on both sides of the discussion. We also pose a new question that we hope you will weigh in on. This week’s question is: Do you think the City of Augusta should try to privatize some of its operations? And, finally, we pay tribute to a fellow journalist who lost his battle with cancer.
Posted on May 06, 2012
You see the brightly colored jigsaw puzzle piece, and you know it is the symbol for autism awareness. Do you know what autism is, though? Do you know the signs, the symptoms, and what children with the disorder face? Do you know what their families face? Kristen Breece knows first hand. She is an autism advocate and the mother of an austistic son. Valarie Chapman also knows. She is an autism occupational therapist and works with autistic children every day. Both women join Brad Means to talk about autism, the education and awareness that is needed, and how you can better understand the disorder. They also tell you about a chance to help raise money for the cause.
You can help support Kristen in an upcoming Autism Speaks walk by visiting: www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/georgia/prestonsmommy
Posted on May 06, 2012
April was Autism Awareness Month, and as the month came to an end, the CSRA faced a tragedy. Seven year old Hannah Ross, the daughter of Fort Gordon’s new major, came up missing and was found hours later in a lake near their home. Hannah was autistic. As The Means Report begins, we take a look back at that tragic day just one week ago. We also look at the stereotyping autistic children face, and a new development that could aid in the therapy of those children.
Posted on April 30, 2012
As another episode of The Means Report comes to a close, we share your thoughts on what punishment is fitting for the parents of a five-month-old infant that was fond dead, covered in non-human bite marks. We received an overwhelming response and share some of your thoughts. We also pose a new What Does It Mean To You Question. Here it is: A once lively downtown Augusta has gotten a bad rap and has lost some of its appeal. What do you think should be done to revitalize downtown Augusta and make it thrive once more? Email us your thoughts or weigh in on our Facebook or Twitter pages.
Posted on April 30, 2012
For twenty-six years George Eskola, Senior Reporter at WJBF News Channel 6, has been covering Augusta city goverment. This week he sits down with Brad Means to give his personal take on everything from the firing of Tom Beck to the development of an arts driven environment in Augusta. It’s a perspective you can only get from someone who has been covering the happenings of the Garden City for more than two decades.
Posted on April 30, 2012
The Means Report loves to recognize local talent, and this week we welcome to the set two up and coming filmmakers. Chris Boykin and Matt Mercier are both talented men that are writers and directors, making a name for themselves. They sit down with Brad Means to talk about their recent accomplishments, what is next for them, and how you can help them toward their dreams.
Posted on April 22, 2012
Last time we asked you in our What Does It Mean To You question your feelings on gun laws and if there is a need for stricter gun laws. This week we share some of your responses to that question. We also post a new question to you in the wake of the death of a five-month old infant. Our question is this… Two parents were charged after their 5-month-old infant was found dead, suffering from non-human bite marks. however, the couple had four children that were unharmed. What should the punishment be for child neglect? Visit our facebook or twitter pages, or email us and let us know your feelings on the topic!
Posted on April 22, 2012
2012 is well under way, and we’ve now ented the second quarter. This week Jeff Fehrman, President of Fehrman Investment Group and Raymond James Financial Advisor, returns to the set to talk about how the economy looking so far this year. He also takes a look at the job market, housing market, and what impact gas prices are and will have on us. And finally, he offers his personal take on what we should be doing to keep our finances in a positive light.
Posted on April 22, 2012
There is no greater joy than becoming a parent. But as joyful as that time can be, it can also be stressful. From teaching your baby to nurse to understanding why they simply won’t stop crying. Doctors Hospital is hoping to make the transition a little easier. Whether you are a new parent or an expecting parent, an upcoming seminar at Doctors Hospital can help with talks by the man considered today’s Dr. Spock…Dr. Harvey Karp.
It’s an event you don’t want to miss, and it’s all for FREE, on April 28th from 9am to 1pm. You can make your reservation by calling 706-651-4343 or visiting www.doctorsdelivers.com.
Posted on April 01, 2012
Organ Donation Month is every April, and each year The Means Report is happy to have Tracy Ide from LifeLink of Georgia join the show to talk about the importance of organ donation. The special thing about Tracy is that she knows first hand how organ donation can change, and save, someone’s life. Ten years ago her own mother was saved by a donor heart. This year Sherrell Gay joins her daughter on this life saving episode of The Means Report. She shares her own story of how organ donation gave her her life back.
Contact Donate Life Georgia
Online: www.donatelifegeorgia.org
By Phone: 1-866-57-SHARE
Contact LifeLink
Online: www.lifelinkfound.org
