AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – September is National Suicide Prevention Month. In Augusta-Richmond County, suicides have nearly doubled from 2019 to 2023.
Nationally, veterans transitioning out of active duty remain among the most at-risk groups.
An OIG, Office of Inspector General, report found a severe staffing shortage at the Augusta VA, creating an even bigger challenge for veterans transitioning into civilian life…