N. Augusta City Council honors former Augusta journalist, Don Rhodes

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Long-time Augusta writer, Don Rhodes was honored with a proclamation at yesterday’s North Augusta City Council meeting on Monday.

The 78-year-old Rhodes passed on June 9th of this year.

Don Rhodes at literary book fair — Don Rhodes at literary book fair(Contributed)

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Rhodes was a longtime local journalist, author, musician, historian, and veteran. He worked at the Augusta Chronicle over a long and storied career, crossing paths with entertainers including Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash.

His sister Linda Humphreys accepted the award in his honor.

Rhodes siblings — Rhodes siblings(Contributed)

“I hereby proclaim Don, this is for you,” council members state.

Rhodes was a Vietnam War veteran who earned the rank of sergeant as well.

He is survived by his family who still live in the CSRA area.

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