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FEMA housing resource fair set for Feb.15

By Staff Report · 10 Feb 2025 · 0

FEMA is hosting a Housing Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Henry Brigham Community Center, 2463 Golden Camp Rd. C.

Diamond Lakes regional baseball fields renamed in honor of former Commissioner Andy Cheek

By Staff Report · 04 Feb 2025 · 0

The Diamond Lakes Regional Park baseball field will be officially renamed in honor of former Commissioner Andy Cheek, a dedicated advocate for youth sports and community development. The renaming ceremony will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5.

Columbia County lane closures beginning Jan. 27

By Staff Report · 24 Jan 2025 · 0

Updates on lane closures in Columbia County.

FEMA updates as of Jan. 24

By Staff Report · 24 Jan 2025 · 0

The deadline for FEMA assistance is Feb. 7, 2025.

Burke County Sheriff’s community service takes the cake

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Jan 2025 · 0

Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams uses baking as a way to give back to others.

Small Business Recovery Workshop set for Jan. 15, 2025

By Staff Report · 02 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on Small Business Recovery Workshop set for Jan. 15, 2025

A Small Business Recovery Resources Workshop will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15.

Burke County sheriff receives presidential volunteer service award

By Staff Report · 01 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on Burke County sheriff receives presidential volunteer service award

Burke County Sheriff receives presidential award.

FEMA extends Georgia application deadline while South Carolina remains the same

By Staff Report · 26 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on FEMA extends Georgia application deadline while South Carolina remains the same

FEMA has extended the deadline for survivors to apply for federal assistance.

GEMA program to assist people displaced by Helene

By Staff Report · 18 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on GEMA program to assist people displaced by Helene

The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) announced a new initiative Tuesday to help people displaced by Helene.

FEMA teams canvass neighborhoods to reach those in need of hurricane assistance

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Dec 2024 · 2

FEMA disaster survivor assistance teams have visited more than 21,000 homes in Richmond County alone since Hurricane Helene hit. Teams have also visited homes in other affected counties.

Hurricane Helene resource fair set for Dec. 12 at Paine College

By Staff Report · 11 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Hurricane Helene resource fair set for Dec. 12 at Paine College

A resource fair for those affected by Hurricane Helene is scheduled for 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday at Paine College.

City of Augusta to honor Tom Wiedmeier at building naming ceremony on Nov. 20

By Staff Report · 20 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on City of Augusta to honor Tom Wiedmeier at building naming ceremony on Nov. 20

The Augusta Utilities, Augusta Engineering and NRCS Administration Building will be named in honor of former Utilities Director Tom Wiedmeier at a Nov. 20 ceremony.

Georgians affected by Helene may be eligible for FEMA rental assistance

By Staff Report · 14 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Georgians affected by Helene may be eligible for FEMA rental assistance

Residents of the 63 Georgia counties affected by Tropical Storm Debby, damage Aug. 4—20, 2024, or Hurricane Helene who were provided Displacement Assistance because they couldn’t return to their home after the storms may be eligible for Rental Assistance.

Augusta’s city arts grants benefit 15 arts non-profits

By Staff Report · 09 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta’s city arts grants benefit 15 arts non-profits

Fifteen Augusta arts groups received city arts grants on Nov. 5