(AUGUSTA, GA) The Augusta Housing & Community Development Department is holding a series of presentations to Augusta city employees on home ownership in Laney Walker/Bethlehem. Wednesdays, April 11th, 18th, and 25th from noon to 1 pm at 503 Greene Street (City Hall) in the Commission chambers. Lunch will be provided.
www.laneywalkerbethlehem.com
(AUGUSTA, GA) The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that on average there were 209,900 people employed in the Augusta MSA in 2011, up from the initial estimate of 208,167 – over 1,700 jobs that had not previously been counted. The new figures show employment slowly increasing from 209,200 in 2010 but the increase is spread over a wide range of industries including: manufacturing, trade transportation and utilities, retail, professional and business services, education and health services, leisure and hospitality, other services, and state government.
(AUGUSTA, GA) The Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History is launching its Summer Camp 2012, June 4th – 15th. Due date for applications is May 14th.
http://www.lucycraftlaneymuseum.com/
(AUGUSTA, GA) Artspace, a non-profit developer for affordable live/work, multi-use, and other arts facility developments, will be coming to Augusta for a 2-day feasibility visit. This 2-day visit (April 25-26) will include a number of small focus groups and site visits, as well as a public meeting on the evening of the 25th. For more information, contact Abbie Rickoff at arickoff@assetproperty.com
(AUGUSTA, GA) Augusta Tomorrow’s new website features recent news on US Airways direct flights to Washington DC, the opening of a new Starbuck’s manufacturing facility, and more.
www.augustatomorrow.com
(AUGUSTA, GA) Membership numbers at the newly-opened Kroc Center exceed 5,000, with an extraordinary mix of onsite programs to suit all ages and a strategic community outreach to the Harrisburg neighborhood. Mayor Deke Copenhaver, writing in his weekly newsletter, noted: "I can honestly say that the Kroc Center is not just meeting but exceeding expectations with regards to the positive impact it is having on individuals and families throughout our city."
(AUGUSTA, GA) Augusta State University has been to the nation’s 2012 Guide to Top Military Friendly Colleges and Universities by the Military Advance Education, the Journal for Higher Learning for Today’s Service menber. Selected schools had to meet rigorous criteria across the services and have truly earned the designation of "military-friendly." For more information, contact Augusta State University’s Public Relations and Publications office at 706-737-1444
(AUGUSTA, GA) Hold the date. The 2nd Annual Blocks are Beautiful celebration of community will take place at the heart of the Laney Walker/Bethlehem revitalization area, on Pine Street, Saturday, April 28th, 11 am to 3 pm. Live music, food, and more.
http://www.laneywalkerbethlehem.com/media/events-calendar/