First Lady Jill Biden paid a visit to the Garden City July 18 to highlight the American Workforce Hub initiative.
Government
All systems go. Augusta’s network back up and running
The City of Augusta’s computer networks are fully operational according to the Mayor’s office.
Columbia County Racquet Center open for public play
The Columbia County Racquet Center, formerly Petersburg Racquet Club, is open for public play.
Augusta on Display gives opportunity to learn about city’s services
Augusta On Display allowed Richmond County residents to learn more about their government services on June 3 at Julian Smith Casino.
Agreement signed for new Aiken County Career and Technical Center
A June 2 signing ceremony expanding the partnership between the Aiken County Technical College and the Aiken County School District is the first of three major events over the next two years.
Augusta named one of five hub cities for President Biden’s ‘Investing in America’ agenda
Augusta has been chosen as one of five hub cities to participate in the President’s Investing in America Agenda.
New Augusta Tech manufacturing, engineering technology facility heading for Columbia County
Augusta Technical College announces a new facility to be built in Columbia County.
Georgia General Assembly legalizes lemonade stands
On July 1, children in Georgia will be able to sell lemonade without a permit.
Signal Towers demolition to make way for new Fort Gordon campus
Progress on a new cyber campus at Fort Gordon continues as Signal Towers comes down.
Georgia teacher planning period bill passes
Georgia lawmakers voted March 29 to give teachers a daily planning period to avert teacher burnout.