(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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