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Georgians affected by Helene may be eligible for FEMA rental assistance

By Staff Report · 14 Nov 2024 · 0

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 · 0

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

Deadline extended to apply for FEMA assistance after Helene

By Staff Report · 07 Nov 2024 · 0

Georgians and South Carolinians have extra time to apply for FEMA assistance related to Hurricane Helene.

Small Business Administration offers hurricane recovery assistance

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Nov 2024 · 0

The Small Business Administration offers assistance to those affected by the hurricane.

FEMA opens additional disaster recovery center on Oct. 30

By Staff Report · 30 Oct 2024 · 0

An additional Disaster Recovery Center opened in McCormick on Oct. 30.

FEMA job fair set for Oct. 30

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Oct 2024 · 6

FEMA will be hosting a job fair Wednesday.

FEMA administrator visits Augusta

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Oct 2024 · 0

FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell visited Augusta Wednesday.

Augusta-Richmond County Fire Department to receive federal grant

By Staff Report · 18 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta-Richmond County Fire Department to receive federal grant

The Augusta-Richmond County Fire Department will receive a $243,873.63 federal grant.

Groundbreaking for new arena held June 25

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on Groundbreaking for new arena held June 25

Officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for Augusta’s new arena on June 25.

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Aiken Technical College to receive $1 million

By Staff Report · 27 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on Aiken Technical College to receive $1 million

Federal funding of $1 million will provide for new equipment for the school of nursing at Aiken Technical College.

Davidson grad among seven University of Georgia students to serve as Georgia Legislative Interns

By Staff Report · 05 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on Davidson grad among seven University of Georgia students to serve as Georgia Legislative Interns

A Davidson graduate is one of seven University of Georgia undergraduate students named as a Georgia Legislative Intern for the 2024 spring semester.

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Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities will host its annual Advocacy Days

By Staff Report · 18 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities will host its annual Advocacy Days

The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities will host its annual Advocacy Days beginning Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, during the 2024 legislative session.

First Lady Jill Biden’s visit highlights Augusta as America Workforce Hub city

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Jul 2023 · Comments Off on First Lady Jill Biden’s visit highlights Augusta as America Workforce Hub city

First Lady Jill Biden paid a visit to the Garden City July 18 to highlight the American Workforce Hub initiative.

All systems go. Augusta’s network back up and running

By Staff Report · 15 Jul 2023 · Comments Off on 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.