(AUGUSTA, GA) COMMUNITY HEADLINES, JAN 28, 2013

(AUGUSTA, GA) Former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin, along with members of her nationally-acclaimed organization Purpose Built Communities, visited Laney Walker/Bethlehem this past week on a general information and discovery mission to explore development and investment opportunities. Purpose Built is all about holistic redevelopment – it focuses on education, health and wellness, and housing (among others), and has become a national model on how to transform urban centers into thriving places.
http://purposebuiltcommunities.org/

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) The Morris Museum of Art is featuring photographer and filmmaker Kendall Messick for a talk and screening of his acclaimed film The Projectionist. Afterwards, enjoy music by Matthew Buzzell and cocktails in the galleries.Thursday, January 31 at 6:00 p.m.
www.themorris.org

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) Laney Walker/Bethlehem kicked off its 5-Year Birthday celebration with a two-day retreat January 17 – 18 to begin to map out plans for the coming five years. Members of the LWB development team, including representatives from Augusta’s Housing Department and APD, met with representatives from various community organizations to consider ways to link developments in Laney Walker/Bethlehem to the rest of Augusta’s urban core.
www.laneywalkerbethlehem.com

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) The Wallace branch of the Augusta Regional Library (located on Laney Walker Boulevard)is featuring a talk by Kristin Eberhart entitled “”To College or Not?”. February 13 at 11:00.
http://www.ecgrl.org/

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) The Laney Walker/Bethlehem Revitalization Initiative has received a 2013 National Planning Excellence Award from the American Planning Association and Department of Housing and Urban Development. This prestigious national award places emphasis on how creative housing, economic development, and private investments have been used in or with a comprehensive community development plan to empower a community. laneywalkerbethlehem.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/HUD-AugustaLaneyWalker2013_web.pdf.

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) This week’s YouTube video from the desk of Mayor Deke Copenhaver features Augusta’s Sustainability Manager, John Stout.
http://youtu.be/XMejTXdFijs?hd=1

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) GRU is rolling out its plan for street calming along Laney Walker Boulevard, a plan that many are citing as a win-win solution to reducing potential vehicle fatalities while also maintaining connectivity to adjacent neighborhoods such as Laney Walker and Bethlehem.
http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/health/2013-01-07/open-house-laney-walker-plan

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) The New Bethlehem Community Center is featuring an event of fellowship, food, and entertainment to improve the quality of life, called “The 2013 Souper Bowl.” Saturday, Feb. 2, 5 pm at Fat Man’s Cafe. For more information, contact Sheridan Glaze at sheridanglaze@aol.com

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) The Laney Walker/Bethlehem development team is set to release an RFP for development of a Heritage Trail for this award-winning development. More more information, contact Abbie Rickoff
arickoff@assetproperty.com

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) The Heritage Pine Homeowners Association will hold its next monthly meeting on Monday, January 28, 6 to 8 pm at 1228 Laney Walker Boulevard. www.heritagepineaugusta.com

 

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(AUGUSTA, GA) COMMUNITY HEADLINES, JAN 14, 2013

(AUGUSTA, GA) The Laney Walker/Bethlehem Revitalization Initiative has received a 2013 National Planning Excellence Award from the American Planning Association and Department of Housing and Urban Development. This prestigious national award places emphasis on how creative housing, economic development, and private investments have been used in or with a comprehensive community development plan to empower a community. laneywalkerbethlehem.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/HUD-AugustaLaneyWalker2013_web.pdf.

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) The Augusta Tomorrow, Inc. board has just announced the completion of a newly updated and interactive History section on its website. The updated section not only chronicles the history of Augusta Tomorrow, but of the City of Augusta during the last 30 years.
www.augustatomorrow.com

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) GHSU is rolling out its plan for street calming along Laney Walker Boulevard, a plan that many are citing as a win-win solution to reducing potential vehicle fatalities while also maintaining connectivity to adjacent neighborhoods such as Laney Walker and Bethlehem.
http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/health/2013-01-07/open-house-laney-walker-plan

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) The Greater Augusta Arts Council of Augusta GA has received a coveted Community Foundation of the CSRA grant. The grant will be used to present “14 Stations,” the work of internationally renowned photographer, David Michalek. This presentation at Sacred Heart Cultural Center in June, will be the culmination of a week-long exploration of the impact of art on social change – specifically showcasing the work of local social service agencies who focus on the transition out of homelessness. From January to June the Arts council will be working with numerous agency partners to introduce art into the lives of transitioning families and individuals.
http://www.augustaarts.com/
For a full list of grant recipients:
http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2012-12-07/community-foundation-announces-grants-40-area-organizations

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) The Laney Walker/Bethlehem development team has released an RFP for development opportunities of two iconic, historic structures: one at the former site of St. Benedict’s Boarding School (Laney Walker Boulevard and 12th Street), and the other at the site of the Penny Savings & Loan. Interested parties should contact Warren Campbell at wcampbell@assetproperty.com.

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) The Heritage Pine Homeowners Association will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, January 28, 6 to 8 pm at 1228 Laney Walker Boulevard. www.heritagepineaugusta.com

 

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(AUGUSTA, GA) COMMUNITY HEADLINES, DEC 17, 2012

(AUGUSTA, GA) Augusta native, Janaka Bowman Lewis, Assistant Professor of English at UNC Charlotte, will be signing copies of her new book “Brown All Over,” a children’s celebration of color. Friday, December 21,, 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the Lucy Laney Museum of Black History.
http://www.lucycraftlaneymuseum.com/

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) The Augusta Chronicle recently featured an article on the development of three new pockets parks in Heritage Pine, the pioneer development for Laney Walker/Bethlehem.
http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2012-12-09/laney-walker-revitalization-project-includes-neighborhood-pocket-parks?v=1355101901

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) The Greater Augusta Arts Council of Augusta GA has received a coveted Community Foundation of the CSRA grant. The grant will be used to present “14 Stations,” the work of internationally renowned photographer, David Michalek. This presentation at Sacred Heart Cultural Center in June, will be the culmination of a week-long exploration of the impact of art on social change – specifically showcasing the work of local social service agencies who focus on the transition out of homelessness. From January to June the Arts council will be working with numerous agency partners to introduce art into the lives of transitioning families and individuals.
http://www.augustaarts.com/
For a full list of grant recipients:
http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2012-12-07/community-foundation-announces-grants-40-area-organizations

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) The Laney Walker/Bethlehem development team has released an RFP for development opportunities of two icnonic, historic structures: one at the former site of St. Benedict’s Boarding School (Laney Walker Boulevard and 12th Street), and the other at the site of the Penny Savings & Loan. Interested parties should contact Warren Campbell at
wcampbell@assetproperty.com

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) 30901 Development Corporation, the economic development arm of Beulah Grove Baptist Church, is featuring a new 3-bedroom home for sale at 1433 Wrightsboro Road. Contact Beverly Wright or Angela Davis for more information at 706.823.0905.

 

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(AUGUSTA, GA) COMMUNITY HEADLINES, DEC 10, 2012

(AUGUSTA, GA) The Greater Augusta Arts Council of Augusta GA has received a coveted Community Foundation of the CSRA grant. The grant will be used to present “14 Stations,” the work of internationally renowned photographer, David Michalek. This presentation at Sacred Heart Cultural Center in June, will be the culmination of a week-long exploration of the impact of art on social change – specifically showcasing the work of local social service agencies who focus on the transition out of homelessness. From January to June the Arts council will be working with numerous agency partners to introduce art into the lives of transitioning families and individuals.
http://www.augustaarts.com/
For a full list of grant recipients:

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2012-12-07/community-foundation-announces-grants-40-area-organizations

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) AIA SDAT Final Report for Augusta is now available. The American Institute of Architects’ Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) convened in Augusta June 2012 to develop a sustainability program for Laney Walker/Bethlehem. Recommendations on topics ranging from urban design and land use, urban forestry, green infrastructure, transit, sustainability, economic development and community engagement are detailed in the AIA SDAT Final Report, now available at www.laneywalkerbethlehem.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/AIA_SDAT_FinalReport.pdf.

 

(AUGUSTA,GA) Dr. Ricardo Azziz makes the case for a consolidated GHSU-ASU Research university.
http://azziz.georgiahealth.edu/archives/669

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) The historic Hornsby House, located in the Twiggs Circle development area of Laney Walker/Bethlehem, has been acquired by the Land Bank Authority for upcoming restoration.
www.laneywalkerbethlehem.com

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) Heritage Pine, the flagship development for the Laney Walker/Bethlehem revitalization, has two new pocket parks on Florence Street with a third, larger park coming soon to Pine Street. The new Pine Street park will be located across from the Heritage Pine model home located at 1228 Pine Street, and will feature shade trees, benches, and a pathway for casual strolling. http://www.flickr.com/photos/72723613@N06/.

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) The Lucy C. Laney Museum of Black History is in the midst of its Annual Doll Exhibit, featuring dolls from various collections-old, new, and from all nations, as well as the Michelle Obama Collection. Through the end of December.
http://www.lucycraftlaneymuseum.com/

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) 30901 Development Corporation, the economic development arm of Beulah Grove Baptist Church, is featuring a new 3-bedroom home for sale at 1433 Wrightsboro Road. Contact Beverly Wright or Angela Davis for more information at 706.823.0905.

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) This week Mayor Copenhaver showcases our new Sheriff’s Administration Building with help from Sheriff Ronnie Strength:
http://youtu.be/yQeVKXk2hTg?hd=1

 

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(AUGUSTA, GA) COMMUNITY HEADLINES, DEC 3, 2012

(AUGUSTA, GA) Tyler Ashlin, a talented local teen who’s had her photography displayed at Arts in the Heart in Augusta and a number of other prestigious events such as the National Black Arts Festival, is having some of her work showcased at the Augusta Public Library now through February 2013. The Library is holding an Opening Reception with refreshments and remarks from Ashlin December 6 at 6:00 pm. www.butterflyphotographycompany.com.   (AUGUSTA, GA) Mayor Deke Copenhaver is calling upon all non-profits in the city to register for Georgia Gives Day:a statewide campaign encouraging the citizens of Georgia to give to their non-profit of choice on December 6th, 2012. During this 24-hour flash giving event, citizens across the state can “Click If You Care” by donating any dollar amount (minimum $1) to charities right in their own neighborhood (state-registered a 501©(3) nonprofit organizations). All proceeds will go directly to the nonprofits. Donors go through the website  www.GAgivesday.org.   (AUGUSTA, GA) AIA SDAT Final Report for Augusta is now available. The American Institute of Architects’ Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) convened in Augusta June 2012 to develop a sustainability program for Laney Walker/Bethlehem. Recommendations on topics ranging from urban design and land use, urban forestry, green infrastructure, transit, sustainability, economic development and community engagement are detailed in the AIA SDAT Final Report, now available at www.laneywalkerbethlehem.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/AIA_SDAT_FinalReport.pdf.   (AUGUSTA,GA) Dr. Ricardo Azziz makes the case for a consolidated GHSU-ASU Research university. http://azziz.georgiahealth.edu/archives/669   (AUGUSTA, GA) The historic Hornsby House, located in the Twiggs Circle development area of Laney Walker/Bethlehem, has been acquired by the Land Bank Authority for upcoming restoration. www.laneywalkerbethlehem.com   (AUGUSTA, GA) Athens-based photographer Rinne Allen shares insight into her beautiful images recently reproduced in celebrity-chef Hugh Acheson’s cookbook A New Turn in the South. Friday, December 7, noon. www.themorris.org   (AUGUSTA, GA) Heritage Pine, the flagship development for the Laney Walker/Bethlehem revitalization, has two new pocket parks on Florence Street with a third, larger park coming soon to Pine Street. The new Pine Street park will be located across from the Heritage Pine model home located at 1228 Pine Street, and will feature shade trees, benches, and a pathway for casual strolling. http://www.flickr.com/photos/72723613@N06/.   (AUGUSTA, GA) Join the Prime Team Walking Club for Fun, Fresh Air and Fitness. Saturdays at 9:00 am at Saturday Market on the River (8th Street Fountain). For more information and to register, contact Janie Peel at: jpeel@prime-properties.net   (AUGUSTA, GA) The Lucy C. Laney Museum of Black History is in the midst of its Annual Doll Exhibit, featuring dolls from various collections-old, new, and from all nations, as well as the Michelle Obama Collection. Through the end of December. http://www.lucycraftlaneymuseum.com/   (AUGUSTA, GA) 30901 Development Corporation, the economic development arm of Beulah Grove Baptist Church, is featuring a new 3-bedroom home for sale at 1433 Wrightsboro Road. Contact Beverly Wright or Angela Davis for more information at 706.823.0905.   (AUGUSTA, GA) Here’s the latest YouTube video from Mayor Copenhaver: http://youtu.be/iDVbsnM2xlM?hd=1   (AUGUSTA, GA) Sign up for the AUGUSTA, GA COMMUNiTY HEADLiNES:     http://www.laneywalkerbethlehem.com/media/community-headlines/.

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(AUGUSTA, GA) AIA SDAT Final Report for Augusta is now available. The American Institute of Architects’ Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) convened in Augusta June 2012 to develop a sustainability program for Laney Walker/Bethlehem. Recommendations on topics ranging from urban design and land use, urban forestry, green infrastructure, transit, sustainability, economic development and community engagement are detailed in the AIA SDAT Final Report, now available at www.laneywalkerbethlehem.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/AIA_SDAT_FinalReport.pdf.

 

AUGUSTA, GA) On December 1, Garden City Jazz will partner with the Augusta Market (Saturday Market on Broad) to showcase a few of the most popular musicians and bands in this area during the annual Christmas Light-up Spectacular and Holiday Parade. Garden City Jazz presents several programs annually in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), providing performance opportunities for area jazz musicians and music students, while promoting awareness of the historical and cultural significance of jazz music.
www.gardencityjazz.com

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) The historic Hornsby House, located in the Twiggs Circle development area of Laney Walker/Bethlehem, has been acquired by the Land Bank Authority for upcoming restoration.
www.laneywalkerbethlehem.com

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) Heritage Pine, the flagship development for the Laney Walker/Bethlehem revitalization, has two new pocket parks on Florence Street with a third, larger park coming soon to Pine Street. The new Pine Street park will be located across from the Heritage Pine model home located at 1228 Pine Street, and will feature shade trees, benches, and a pathway for casual strolling. http://www.flickr.com/photos/72723613@N06/.

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) Join the Prime Team Walking Club for Fun, Fresh Air and Fitness. Saturdays at 9:00 am at Saturday Market on the River (8th Street Fountain). For more information and to register, contact Janie Peel at:
jpeel@prime-properties.net

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) A lecture series being hosted by the Augusta State University Humanities Program in collaboration with the Morris Museum of Art kicks off this month. The series is part of a grant project called Linking Local Resources to World History. The next session will be held Friday, Nov. 30, with ASU professor of German Rob Bledsoe presenting a talk on Arts and Issues in Northern European Culture.

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) The Lucy C. Laney Museum of Black History is launching its Annual Doll Exhibit, featuring dolls from various collections-old, new, and from all nations, as well as the Michelle Obama Collection. Begins November 1, through the end of December.
http://www.lucycraftlaneymuseum.com/

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) Mayor Deke Copenhaver is calling upon all non-profits in the city to register for Georgia Gives Day:a statewide campaign encouraging the citizens of Georgia to give to their non-profit of choice on December 6th, 2012. During this 24-hour flash giving event, citizens across the state can “Click If You Care” by donating any dollar amount (minimum $1) to charities right in their own neighborhood (state-registered a 501©(3) nonprofit organizations). All proceeds will go directly to the nonprofits. Donors go through the website
www.GAgivesday.org

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(AUGUSTA, GA) 30901 Development Corporation, the economic development arm of Beulah Grove Baptist Church, is featuring a new 3-bedroom home for sale at 1433 Wrightsboro Road. Contact Beverly Wright or Angela Davis for more information at 706.823.0905.

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) The Laney Walker/Bethlehem Development team is offering presentations to area employers on affordable home ownership opportunities in Augusta’s downtown area. For more information, contact Shawn Edwards at SEdwards@augustaga.gov. laneywalkerbethlehem.com.

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) Here’s the latest YouTube video from Mayor Copenhaver:
laneywalkerbethlehem.com

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) Sign up for the AUGUSTA, GA COMMUNiTY HEADLiNES:     http://www.laneywalkerbethlehem.com/media/community-headlines/.

(AUGUSTA, GA) COMMUNITY HEADLINES, NOV 19, 2012

(AUGUSTA, GA) The historic Hornsby House, located in the Twiggs Circle development area of Laney Walker/Bethlehem, has been acquired by the Land Bank Authority for upcoming restoration.
www.laneywalkerbethlehem.com

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) Walter Sprouse and the Development Authority of Richmond County are highlighted in this month’s edition of “Georgia Trend” Magazine for successfully wooing Starbucks to Augusta, thus snaring GEDA’s 2012 Deal of the Year Award in the Large population category.
http://www.georgiatrend.com/November-2012/Deal-Of-The-Year/

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) With two new houses in Heritage Pine slated to close in the coming weeks, the pioneer development project for Laney Walker/Bethlehem now has only four undeveloped lots remaining along Pine Street.

www.laneywalkerbethlehem.com

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) Historic Augusta will announce its seventh annual Endangered Properties List at a press conference to be held at 920 Greene Street on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 10:00 am.
www.historicaugusta.org

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) Join the Prime Team Walking Club for Fun, Fresh Air and Fitness. Saturdays at 9:00 am at Saturday Market on the River (8th Street Fountain). For more information and to register, contact Janie Peel at:
jpeel@prime-properties.net

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) A lecture series being hosted by the Augusta State University Humanities Program in collaboration with the Morris Museum of Art kicks off this month. The series is part of a grant project called Linking Local Resources to World History. The next session will be held Friday, Nov. 30, with ASU professor of German Rob Bledsoe presenting a talk on Arts and Issues in Northern European Culture.

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) The Augusta Housing & Community Development Department, along with APD, which serves as the project manager for Laney Walker/Bethlehem, announced that the first of three pocket parks in Heritage Pine has been completed.

www.heritagepineaugusta.com

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) On December 1, Garden City Jazz will partner with the Augusta Market (Saturday Market on Broad) to showcase a few of the most popular musicians and bands in this area during the annual Christmas Light-up Spectacular and Holiday Parade. Garden City Jazz presents several programs annually in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), providing performance opportunities for area jazz musicians and music students, while promoting awareness of the historical and cultural significance of jazz music.
www.gardencityjazz.com

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) The Lucy C. Laney Museum of Black History is launching its Annual Doll Exhibit, featuring dolls from various collections-old, new, and from all nations, as well as the Michelle Obama Collection. Begins November 1, through the end of December. And on Wednesday, November 14, the Museum is featuring as part of its ongoing Wednesday Luncheon Series, ARC Tax Commissioner Steven Kendrick.
http://www.lucycraftlaneymuseum.com/

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) Mayor Deke Copenhaver is calling upon all non-profits in the city to register for Georgia Gives Day:a statewide campaign encouraging the citizens of Georgia to give to their non-profit of choice on December 6th, 2012. During this 24-hour flash giving event, citizens across the state can “Click If You Care” by donating any dollar amount (minimum $1) to charities right in their own neighborhood (state-registered a 501©(3) nonprofit organizations). All proceeds will go directly to the nonprofits. Donors go through the website
www.GAgivesday.org.

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) 30901 Development Corporation, the economic development arm of Beulah Grove Baptist Church, is featuring a new 3-bedroom home for sale at 1433 Wrightsboro Road. Contact Beverly Wright or Angela Davis for more information at 706.823.0905.

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) New Bethlehem Community Center, Inc. will host its Annual Community-wide Thanksgiving Dinner on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The traditional holiday meal is free to the public. All are welcome.

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) The Laney Walker/Bethlehem Development team is offering presentations to area employers on affordable home ownership opportunities in Augusta’s downtown area. For more information, contact Shawn Edwards at SEdwards@augustaga.gov. laneywalkerbethlehem.com.

 

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(AUGUSTA, GA) COMMUNITY HEADLINES, NOV 12, 2012

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) Walter Sprouse and the Development Authority of Richmond County are highlighted in this month’s edition of “Georgia Trend” Magazine for successfully wooing Starbucks to Augusta, thus snaring GEDA’s 2012 Deal of the Year Award in the Large population category.
http://www.georgiatrend.com/November-2012/Deal-Of-The-Year/

(AUGUSTA, GA) With two new houses in Heritage Pine slated to close in the coming weeks, the pioneer development project for Laney Walker/Bethlehem now has only four undeveloped lots remaining along Pine Street.
www.laneywalkerbethlehem.com

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) Historic Augusta will announce its seventh annual Endangered Properties List at a press conference to be held at 920 Greene Street on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 10:00 am.
www.historicaugusta.org

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) The Mayor’s weekly address can be found on YouTube at http://youtu.be/TdSEBXu3dHI?hd=1. The Mayor welcomes the 16th Annual Head of the South Rowing Regatta at  http://youtu.be/kh8PKYlvzVc?hd=1

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) The Augusta Housing & Community Development Department, along with APD, which serves as the project manager for Laney Walker/Bethlehem, announced that the first of three pocket parks in Heritage Pine has been completed.
www.heritagepineaugusta.com

(AUGUSTA, GA) On December 1, Garden City Jazz will partner with the Augusta Market (Saturday Market on Broad) to showcase a few of the most popular musicians and bands in this area during the annual Christmas Light-up Spectacular and Holiday Parade. Garden City Jazz presents several programs annually in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), providing performance opportunities for area jazz musicians and music students, while promoting awareness of the historical and cultural significance of jazz music.
www.gardencityjazz.com

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) The Lucy C. Laney Museum of Black History is launching its Annual Doll Exhibit, featuring dolls from various collections-old, new, and from all nations, as well as the Michelle Obama Collection. Begins November 1, through the end of December. And on Wednesday, November 14, the Museum is featuring as part of its ongoing Wednesday Luncheon Series, ARC Tax Commissioner Steven Kendrick.
http://www.lucycraftlaneymuseum.com/

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) Mayor Deke Copenhaver is calling upon all non-profits in the city to register for Georgia Gives Day:a statewide campaign encouraging the citizens of Georgia to give to their non-profit of choice on December 6th, 2012. During this 24-hour flash giving event, citizens across the state can “Click If You Care” by donating any dollar amount (minimum $1) to charities right in their own neighborhood (state-registered a 501©(3) nonprofit organizations). All proceeds will go directly to the nonprofits. Donors go through the website
www.GAgivesday.org.

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) 30901 Development Corporation, the economic development arm of Beulah Grove Baptist Church, is featuring a new 3-bedroom home for sale at 1433 Wrightsboro Road. Contact Beverly Wright or Angela Davis for more information at 706.823.0905.

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) Historic Augusta, Inc. is hosting its annual Dr. Edward J. Cashin Memorial Woodrow Wilson Lecture, to be held at the Morris Museum of Art on Friday, November 9, 2012 at 6:30 pm. The speaker, Mary DeCredico, PhD, Professor of History, United States Naval Academy, will present “Georgia’s Industrialization and the Confederate War Effort.”
www.historicaugusta.org

(AUGUSTA, GA) The Laney Walker/Bethlehem Development team is offering presentations to area employers on affordable home ownership opportunities in Augusta’s downtown area. For more information, contact Shawn Edwards at SEdwards@augustaga.gov. laneywalkerbethlehem.com.

(AUGUSTA, GA) Sign up for the AUGUSTA, GA COMMUNiTY HEADLiNES:     http://www.laneywalkerbethlehem.com/media/community-headlines/.

(AUGUSTA, GA) COMMUNiTY HEADLiNES™ November 5, 2012

(AUGUSTA, GA) With two new houses in Heritage Pine slated to close in the coming weeks, the pioneer development project for Laney Walker/Bethlehem now has only four undeveloped lots remaining along Pine Street.

www.laneywalkerbethlehem.com

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) The Mayor’s office unveils a video on YouTube promoting Augusta.
http://youtu.be/32lsDsFOkzQ?hd=1

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) The Augusta Housing & Community Development Department, along with APD, which serves as the project manager for Laney Walker/Bethlehem, announced this week that the first of three pocket parks in Heritage Pine has been completed.
www.heritagepineaugusta.com

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) The Lucy C. Laney Museum of Black History is launching its Annual Doll Exhibit, featuring dolls from various collections-old, new, and from all nations, as well as the Michelle Obama Collection. Begins November 1, through the end of December. And on Wednesday, November 14, the Museum is featuring as part of its ongoing Wednesday Luncheon Series, ARC Tax Commissioner Steven Kendrick.

http://www.lucycraftlaneymuseum.com/ 

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) The Augusta Chronicle features a story on the overlay district for Foundry Place, one of six core development areas in the Laney Walker/Bethlehem Revitalization Project.

(AUGUSTA, GA) The Augusta Housing & Community Development Department, in conjunction with the Laney Walker/Bethlehem Project Management team, APD, and Meybohm Realtors are jointly hosting staff members from Augusta’s Department of Health at the Heritage Pine Model Home at 1228 Pine St., November 8.
www.heritagepineaugusta.com

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) 30901 Development Corporation, the economic development arm of Beulah Grove Baptist Church, is featuring a new 3-bedroom home for sale at 1433 Wrightsboro Road. Contact Beverly Wright or Angela Davis for more information at 706.823.0905.

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) Historic Augusta, Inc. is hosting its annual Dr. Edward J. Cashin Memorial Woodrow Wilson Lecture, to be held at the Morris Museum of Art on Friday, November 9, 2012 at 6:30 pm. The speaker, Mary DeCredico, PhD, Professor of History, United States Naval Academy, will present “Georgia’s Industrialization and the Confederate War Effort.”
www.historicaugusta.org

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) The Laney Walker/Bethlehem Development team is offering presentations to area employers on affordable home ownership opportunities in Augusta’s downtown area. For more information, contact Shawn Edwards at SEdwards@augustaga.gov. laneywalkerbethlehem.com.

 

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(AUGUSTA, GA) COMMUNITY HEADLINES, OCT 29, 2012

(AUGUSTA, GA) COMMUNiTY HEADLiNES™ THE Local NewsWIRE (AUGUSTA, GA) The Mayor’s office unveils a video on YouTube promoting Augusta. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLPBPOSbc7c&feature=youtu.be&hd=1  (AUGUSTA, GA) The Lucy C. Laney Museum of Black History is launching its Annual Doll Exhibit, featuring dolls from various collections-old, new, and from all nations, as well as the Michelle Obama Collection. Begins November 1, through the end of December. And on Wednesday, November 14, the Museum is featuring as part of its ongoing Wednesday Luncheon Series, ARC Tax Commissioner Steven Kendrick. http://www.lucycraftlaneymuseum.com/   (AUGUSTA, GA) The Augusta Housing & Community Development Department, in conjunction with the Laney Walker/Bethlehem Project Management team, APD, and Meybohm Realtors are jointly hosting staff members from Augusta’s Department of Health at the Heritage Pine Model Home at 1228 Pine St., November 8. www.heritagepineaugusta.com   (AUGUSTA, GA) Georgia Health Sciences University, in conjunction with the Augusta Warrior Project, Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center, will present the second annual Augusta Research Symposium on Advances in Warrior Care: An Integrated Approach Oct. 29 at the Kroc Community Center in Augusta. http://www.georgiahealth.edu/research/warriorcare/register.html.   (AUGUSTA, GA) The Morris Museum of Art is presenting a program entitled Artist Workshops: Artistic Photo Transfers. Rosanne Stutts leads participants through the processes of emulsion and image transfers, including techniques using Polaroid film. Saturday, Oct. 27 and Sunday, Oct. 28. themorris.org   (AUGUSTA, GA) 30901 Development Corporation, the economic development arm of Beulah Grove Baptist Church, is featuring a new 3-bedroom home for sale at 1433 Wrightsboro Road. Contact Beverly Wright or Angela Davis for more information at 706.823.0905.   (AUGUSTA, GA) Historic Augusta, Inc. is hosting its annual Dr. Edward J. Cashin Memorial Woodrow Wilson Lecture, to be held at the Morris Museum of Art on Friday, November 9, 2012 at 6:30 pm. The speaker, Mary DeCredico, PhD, Professor of History, United States Naval Academy, will present “Georgia’s Industrialization and the Confederate War Effort.” www.historicaugusta.org   (AUGUSTA, GA) Construction is well underway on a new 15-unit residential development by the United House of Prayer in the East Mill Village area of Laney Walker/Bethlehem. laneywalkerbethlehem.com   (AUGUSTA, GA) Augusta was host this past weekend to the first-ever bi-state bicycling symposium, with participants from Georgia and South Carolina convening for workshops ranging from local advocacy and safe routes to school to bike sharing and a presentation on the North Augusta Greenway. http://georgiabikes.org/index.php/events/38-bikesummit/209-2012-georgia-lina-bike-summit   (AUGUSTA, GA) The Laney Walker/Bethlehem Development team is offering presentations to area employers on affordable home ownership opportunities in Augusta’s downtown area. For more information, contact Shawn Edwards at SEdwards@augustaga.gov. laneywalkerbethlehem.com. (AUGUSTA, GA) Sign up for the AUGUSTA, GA COMMUNiTY HEADLiNES:     http://www.laneywalkerbethlehem.com/media/community-headlines/.