Seniors suffer in Virginia apartment complex without central air during heat wave

Neighbors weigh in after Augusta leaders vote to take action against Bon Air owners

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) - Augusta commissioners are preparing to take action against the company in charge of running two low-income apartment complexes. Last week, commissioners heard from Redwood Housing, which is in charge of running the apartments at Richmond Summit and here at the Bon Air. Augusta leaders are not happy with the situation, and those living at Bon Air are saying the same.  For some long-time residents, they describe the living ex…

Seniors suffer in Virginia apartment complex without central air during heat wave

EMPORIA, Va. Residents at Trinity Woods Apartments in Emporia are struggling to stay cool as temperatures soar, with only window units providing relief in their individual apartments while common areas remain dangerously hot.The 71-unit apartment complex, which opened in 1994 and caters to senior citizens on fixed incomes, has been without proper air conditioning in hallways, the lobby and community areas for nearly three years."For the last two…