Augusta NewsWIRE

(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 […]

(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

(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

(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

(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

(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

(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

(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

(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

    (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