(AUGUSTA, GA) A story in The Augusta Chronicle (Monday, Sept. 3) features plans for the redevelopment of Twiggs Circle, including the restoration of two historic homes.
http://m.chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2012-09-02/bethlehem-redevelopment-will-save-ss-johnson-and-ws-hornsby-homes
(AUGUSTA, GA) The Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History and Historic Augusta, Inc. are jointly presenting the third annual symposium, "This Place Matters: Preserving Augusta’s African-American Communities," Friday & Saturday, Oct. 19-20.
lucycraftlaneymuseum.com/
(AUGUSTA, GA) Young Professionals of Augusta will hear from Chester A. Wheeler,III, Director of the Augusta Housing & Community Development Department, about revitalization efforts in Laney Walker/Bethlehem. Tuesday, September 11, 6 PM @ Enterprise Mill.
laneywalkerbethlehem.com
(AUGUSTA, GA) The Morris Museum of Art provides FREE tours every Sunday at 3:00 PM and FREE admission every Sunday. Bring the family and experience art at the Morris Museum!
themorris.org
(AUGUSTA, GA) Officials from former Atlanta mayor Shirley Franklin’s Purpose Built Communities program will tour Laney Walker/Bethlehem on September 14. The visit follows a recent, successful meeting between Purpose Built officials and Augusta leaders Mayor Deke Copenhaver, City Administrator Fred Russell, and Housing Director Chester Wheeler.
laneywalkerbethlehem.com
(AUGUSTA, GA) Please join the Augusta Housing Department as it hosts the grand opening of its new Model Home for Heritage Pine, the afternoon of September 14. Details to follow.
www.heritagepineaugusta.com
(AUGUSTA, GA) Construction is well under way in Bailey Point, a new 15-unit residential development by United House of Prayer in the East Mill Village area of Laney Walker/Bethlehem.
www.laneywalkerbethlehem.com
(AUGUSTA, GA) The next Laney Walker/Bethlehem quarterly community meeting will take place Tuesday, September 25 at 6:00 PM at the Family Life Center of Tabernacle Baptist Church. The public is encouraged to come hear about recent development activity and upcoming events.
laneywalkerbethlehem.com
(AUGUSTA, GA) Computer classes at the Wallace Branch of the Augusta Public Library (1237 Laney Walker Boulevard)begin on September 11th at 6:00 PM.
ecgrl.org
(AUGUSTA, GA) Augusta’s Finance Department and Augusta Tomorrow report that Augusta’s sales tax collections for July 2012 were ahead of last year’s collections and ahead of budgeted revenue projections. "Along with the continued investment in the downtown area and new industries coming to our city, this is definitely a good sign of the strength of our local economy," commented Mayor Copenhaver.
augustatomorrow.com
(AUGUSTA, GA) New Bethlehem Community Center is accepting applications for the 2012-2013 Kid Power After School Program. This energetic program helps children succeed in school and in life. All Richmond County students in grades K5 through 8 are eligible to attend. Call (706) 722-0086 for details.
(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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