Graduation ceremony is family affair
Several members of the same family received high school diplomas on March 15.
FEMA housing resource fair set for Feb.15
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
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.
Burke County Sheriff’s community service takes the cake
Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams uses baking as a way to give back to others.
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
Burke County Sheriff receives presidential award.
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
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
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
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
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
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.