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(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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