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June 2021
- What’s happening this week in Augusta?
- The City of Augusta cracks down on blight with new ordinance
- Media Advisory- New Flyer Electric Bus June 28
- News Release- Independence Day 2021
July 2021
- Media Advisory- Demolition event for blighted properties
- News Release- Augusta-Richmond County offices closed July 5-2021
- News Release- Chief Antonio Burden Swearing-In Ceremony July 13-2021
- News Release- Animal Services Advisory Board Meeting July 15-2021
- News Release- City of Augusta to host career coaching workshops 2021
- Augusta Forward - June 2021 Years of Service
- News Release - Employee of the Month June 2021
- News Release- City of Augusta gets a clean audit July 2021
August 2021
- News Release- City of Augusta now offering Expanded Plan Review Program 2021
- News Release- Announcement on a proposed property tax increase
- News Release- City of Augusta hosting two COVID-19 vaccination clinics on Aug 11 and Aug 12
- Media Advisory- An update on the City of Augusta incentive plan for COVID-19 Vaccination
- News Release- Trash Bash at the Border Challenge 2021
- News Release- City of Augusta to host Community Budget Engagement Forums 2021
- News Release- Commissioners receive prestigious training certificate Aug 2021
- News Release- City of Augusta approves Augusta Rescue Plan Framework Aug 19
- Augusta Forward - July 2021 Years of Service
- News Release- Keep Augusta Beautiful receives national grant
- News Release- FAQs on Covid-19 Vaccination Incentive Program Aug 27 2021
- News Release- Proterra Electric Bus to visit the City of Augusta
September 2021
- News Release- Augusta Aquatic Center closed for maintenance
- News Release- City of Augusta partners with Augusta University to remember Sept. 11
- Media Advisory- City of Augusta to host Community Budget Engagement Forum Sept 9 2021
- Media Advisory- City of Augusta rolls out Covid-19 Incentive Program with DPH
- News Release- GILLIG Electric Bus heads to Augusta Sept 20-23
- News Release- Augusta to host second Community Budget Engagement Forum on Sept 27
- News Release- Augusta Utilities to change billing due dates
- Media Advisory- Gillig Electric Bus heads to Augusta Sept 20-23
- News Release- City of Augusta opens new playground at Eisenhower Park
- News Release- City of Augusta re-opens the Augusta Aquatic Center
- DCA Press Release 0923
October 2021
- News Release- Groundbreaking ceremony for McBean Community Center Splash Pad set for Oct. 8
- News Release-Augusta Transit to offer regular services on Columbus Day Monday, Oct. 11
- Media Advisory- Augusta Reinstates Mask Mandates for All City Facilities
- News Release- City of Augusta Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics Oct-Dec 2021
- News Release- Woodlake Community Cleanup
- AFD Partners with RCSS to Launch FF Explorer Program
- News Release- Free Landfill Disposal Day
- News Release- City Administrator presents Proposed FY2022 Budget to Augusta Commission
- News Release- FAQs regarding the City of Augusta requiring mask or face coverings in all city facilities
- News Release- City of Augusta expands Covid-19 incentive program
- News Release- City of Augusta to launch Green Augusta Initiative
November 2021
- News Release- Augusta Transit will offer regular service hours on Veterans Day
- News Release- Augusta 911 Center receives national recognition
- News Release- City of Augusta selected to receive $450,000 Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant
- News Release- Augusta Commission approves FY2022 Budget
- News Release- Richmond County residents encouraged to complete City of Augusta's Homeless Task Force Action Committee Survey
- Media Advisory- View the City of Augusta's Vax Up, Augusta! Incentive Program Reports online
- News Release- City of Augusta's vaccination, food box totals from second citywide COVID-19 drive-thru vaccination clinic at Augusta Mall
- News Release- Hawthorne Welcher named to National Community Development Association's Board of Directors
- News Release- City of Augusta offices closed Thanksgiving Day
- News Release- City of Augusta launches online performance dashboard to track progress of SPLOST 8 and TIA 2022 Projects
December 2021
- News Release- City of Augusta named among the nation's top Digital City Governments
- Media Advisory- Upcoming holiday events happening in the City of Augusta
- News Release- Update on the City of Augusta's COVID-19 vaccination clinic locations
- News Release- City of Augusta teams up with U.S. Small Business Administration to host virtual town hall for small business owners
- News Release- City of Augustas closed in observance of Mental Health Day and Christmas holiday
- News Release- City of Augusta to unveil sign to honor veterans and soldiers serving at Fort Gordon
- News Release- Augusta Transit's Christmas holiday schedule
- News Release- Golden Harvest Food Bank receives $3.7 million grant through partnership with the City of Augusta
- News Release- City of Augusta offices closed in observance of New Year's Day
January 2022
- News Release- Commissioner Francine Scott appointed to federal advocacy committee
- News Release- New bus stop at Enterprise Mill
- News Release- Chief of Staff transitions from office
- News Release- City of Augusta's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Parade set for Jan. 15
- News Release- City of Augusta's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade Rescheduled
- News Release- City of Augusta opens warming centers ahead of frigid weather
- News Release- Augusta Fire/EMA tracking weather system that may bring freezing temperatures to the CSRA
- News Release: City of Augusta operating hours for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- News Release- City of Augusta to open overnight warming center at May Park Community Center
- News Release- City of Augusta announces new overnight warming centers for this weekend
- News Release- S&P upgrades ratings for Augusta Regional Airport
- News Release- City of Augusta to host inaugural resource fair to connect community with local services
- News Release- City of Augusta releases FY2021 Impact Report
- News Release- Commissioner Sean Frantom receives Certificate of Excellence
February 2022
- News Release- Augusta Transit Celebrates Transit Equity Day
- News Release- City of Augusta launches Lead Hazard Reduction Program
- News Release- Nova electric bus to visit the City of Augusta Feb. 14-16
- News Release- Post-award public hearing notice for Community Development Block Grant
- News Release- City of Augusta's scarp tire event set for Feb. 19
- News Release- Volunteers needed for City of Augusta's Point-In-Time Events
- News Release- City of Augusta's Black History Month Parade
- News Release- Augusta Commission appoints Takiyah Douse to Interim City Administrator role
March 2022
- News Release- City of Augusta to host monthly farmers' markets in South Augusta and on Laney Walker Boulevard
- News Release- City of Augusta to host information session for developers and contractors
- News Release- Information session for realtors and lenders
- News Release- Augusta Commission lifts mask mandate for all government buildings
- News Release- City of Augusta celebrates St. Patrick's Day
- News Release- Face masks required for Augusta Transit riders until April 18, 2022
- News Release- Augusta Transit introduces new bus route tracking feature
- News Release- City of Augusta to offer free lead testing for children
April 2022
- Easter Weekend: City of Augusta Office Hours and Events
- Park Closure: Diamond Lakes Regional Park Closed April 14, 2022
- News Release- City of Augusta to host National Community Development Association 2022 Region IV Conference
- News Release- Animal Services Department to temporarily close shelter for professional development training
May 2022
- Augusta on Display set for June 11
- City of Augusta offers stress-free activity to employees for Mental Health Awareness Month
- Augusta Municipal Building Elevators temporarily closed for repairs- May 5
- Augusta Municipal Building Elevators temporarily closed for repairs- May 6
- Augusta Municipal Building Elevators temporarily closed for repairs- May 9
- City of Augusta to host scrap tire recycling event on May 21
- City of Augusta's FY2023 budget survey now open for resident input
- Augusta Fire/EMA celebrates 24 years of emergency medical services during EMS week
- City of Augusta offices closed in observance of Memorial Day
- GDOT State Route 4/US 25 Business Bridge Replacement
June 2022
- Media Advisory: Augusta on Display
- Animal Services reopens shelter to the public
- City of Augusta opens summer pools for public use
- City of Augusta partners with Adrian Peterson for a free football clinic at May Park Community Center
- Augusta Fire/EMA urging residents to stay cool as the temperature is expected to rise
- City of Augusta to temporarily close Mayor's Fishing Pond for maintenance
- City of Augusta offices closed in observance of Juneteenth
- Service Disruptions- Augusta Transit
- Update on Service Disruptions for June 23, 2022- Augusta Transit
- Augusta, Georgia celebrates Independence Day
- Augusta, Georgia opens new splash pad at McBean Community Center
- Augusta, Georgia government offices closed in observance of Independence Day
July 2022
- Augusta, Georgia celebrates July as Park and Recreation Month
- Augusta, Georgia temporarily closes Mayor's Fishing Pond
- Temporary closure of Mayor's Fishing Pond extended due to flooding
- Augusta Fire and Lexipol begin updating Department's Policy and Procedure Manual
- Augusta, Georgia to host event to clear outstanding bench warrants
- Augusta, Georgia's Kids Fishing Derby set for Sunday, July 23
- Augusta, Georgia's Planning and Development Department to temporarily close Building Permit and Business Licensing Counter for Training
- Augusta, Georgia teams up with Augusta University to host symposium for small businesses
- Augusta Animal Services to temporarily close shelter for maintenance
- Augusta Fire Chief among fire officials supporting new bipartisan legislation to upgrade fire stations and improve public safety.
August 2022
- Augusta Transit offering discounted fares to seniors, Medicare recipients, and mobility-challenged persons
- Augusta Transit Awarded $6.3 Million Grant for New Battery-Electric Powered Buses
- Augusta, Georgia Information Technology Department's New Online Service Receives Statewide and International Recognition
- Augusta Aquatic Center Closed for Maintenance
- Planning and Development ADA Training Registration Form
- Augusta Transit Management to host career fair
- Richmond County Juvenile Court to host a community forum
- Augusta, Georgia announces key sponsors for National Community Development Association 2022 Region IV Conference
- Augusta, Georgia Planning and Development Department to host a free training course on the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Winners announced for the 2022 New Year, New Yard, New Neighborhoods Campaign
- Augusta, Georgia offices to be closed on Labor Day
September 2022
- Augusta, Georgia launches online portal for open records
- Augusta Transit asking for community feedback to improve services
- Mayor Davis to host 8th Annual Pack A Backpack donation drive with James O'Neal Allstate and 96.3KISS FM
- Augusta Mayor Davis and North Augusta Mayor Williams kick off second annual Trash Bash at the Border Challenge
- Mayor Davis extends donation deadline for 8th Annual Pack A Backpack donation drive to October 5
- Augusta, Georgia launches community fall photo contest
- Augusta, Georgia offering free sandbags to residents
October 2022
- Augusta Fire Department to host graduation ceremony on October 12, 2022
- FEMA awards $4.9 million grant to Augusta Fire Department
- Mayor Hardie Davis remembers and honors the life of State representative Henry "Wayne" Howard
- Augusta, Georgia Interim Administrator presents proposed FY2023 Budget to Augusta Commission
- FY23 Proposed Budget and Transmittal Letter
- FY23 Proposed Budget Presentation
- Augusta Transit Services Early Voting Locations
- Augusta Transit Polling Locations and Bus Routes for November 8, 2022
- Augusta Fire/EMA to host Family Emergency Readiness Day
- Augusta Commission to hold public hearing for the proposed FY2023 budget
November 2022
- Augusta, Georgia and Augusta Housing Authority to host community meetings for update on the Choice Neightborhood Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Grant.
- Groundbreaking ceremony for the Greene Point Community at Cedar Street
- Augusta, Georgia office closing for Veterans Day
- Update: Groundbreaking ceremony for the Greene Point Community at Cedar Street
- Augusta Commission Approves FY2023 Budget
- Augusta, Georgia to open overnight warming center at May Park Community Center
- Augusta, Georgia offices to close for the Thanksgiving holiday
- Augusta, Georgia to host Christmas Light-Up Spectacular and Tree Lighting Event
December 2022
- Regent Road and Wheeler Road to be closed December 13 for repairs
- Augusta Animal Services' 2022 Holiday Schedule
- Augusta, Georgia office closing for Christmas and New Year's Day
- Augusta, Georgia is helping residents brave the cold
January 2023
- Wednesday Wrap-Up: Highlights from the Augusta Commission meeting held January 3, 2023
- Police Benevolent Association recognizes Mayor Pro Tem Brandon Garrett in national publication
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Parade set for January 14
- Augusta, Georgia operating hours for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
- Highlights from the Augusta Commission meeting held January 17, 2023
- Augusta, Georgia to host a business development workshop series
- Azalea Drive road closure set for January 23, 2023
- Augusta, Georgia to host hiring events in February
- Azalea Drive Road Closure continues to January 24, 2023
February 2023
- Wednesday Wrap-Up: Highlights from the Augusta Commission meeting held February 7, 2023
- Commissioner Francine Scott receives national appointment
- Augusta Utilities to host middle school engineering competition
- Augusta Utilities to close early on February 24 for system upgrades
- The Wednesday Wrap-Up: Highlights from the Augusta Commission meeting held February 21, 2023
- Augusta Parks and Recreation Department to hold Black History Month Celebration on February 23, 2023
- Augusta Regional Airport receives Airport Terminal Program Grant
- The 2022 Annual Report
March 2023
- Augusta Animal Services' abbreviated hours of operation on March 3, 2023
- Augusta Fire Department to host the annual Georgia Fire Service Conference
- The Wednesday Wrap-Up: Highlights from the Augusta Commission meeting held March 7, 2023
- Augusta 311 celebrates ten years of service to Richmond County
- Augusta E911 Emergency Communications Center earns award for dispatch excellence
- Riverwatch Parkway lights under repair
- Old Waynesboro Road Closure
- Richmond County Correctional Institution Inmates earn certification as forklift operators
- The Wednesday Wrap-Up: Highlights from the Augusta Commission meeting held March 21, 2023
- Augusta, Georgia's EMS Subcommittee to begin contract negotiations with Central EMS
- Riverwatch Parkway lane closures and shifts during Masters Tournament
- Highlights from the Augusta Commission meeting held March 29, 2023
- Augusta Parks and Recreation visiting the Atlanta Hawks
April 2023
- Mayor Garnett Johnson to hold press conference to provide update on Central EMS service to Augusta, Georgia
- Augusta, Georgia offices to close for Good Friday
- Highlights from the Augusta Commission meeting held April 18, 2023
May 2023
- Georgia Department of Community Affairs selects The Lenox for a 4% Housing Tax Credit/Private Activity Bonds Award
- Augusta, Georgia to host community engagement forum
- Augusta, Georgia's 5th Street Pedestrian Bridge wins state award
- Augusta Planning and Development to host kick-off meeting for the Envision Augusta Comprehension Plan 5-Year Update
- Augusta, Georgia's Information Technology teams up with Brown Girls Code to host the 2023 Cyber & Drone Summer Camp
- Highlights from the Augusta Commission meeting held May 2, 2023
- Augusta Information Technology receives award for best practices
- Augusta, Georgia to host Tire and Electronic Recycling Event on May 20
June 2023
- Augusta, Georgia's Independence Day Celebration
- Information on Augusta, Georgia's 2023 Property Notices of Assessments
- Augusta, Georgia government offices closed in observance of Independence Day
- Homestead Tax Relief Grant Q&A
- Augusta, Georgia government offices closed in observance of Independence Day
- Highlights from the Augusta Commission meeting held June 29, 2023
- Augusta, Georgia offices closed in observance of Juneteenth
- Augusta, Georgia's Independence Day Celebration
- Commission Wrap-Up for June 29, 2023
- 2023 Property Valuations
July 2023
- Augusta, Georgia sets new mailing date for 2023 Property Notices of Assessments for Richmond County real estate owners
- Highlights from the Augusta Commission meeting held July 18, 2023
- Augusta, Georgia to host mega hiring event in August
- Augusta Animal Services announces new shelter operating hours
August 2023
- Augusta, Georgia to kick off Mega Hiring Event on August 3
- Highlights from the Augusta Commission meeting held August 1, 2023
- Augusta Animal Services to host an open house on August 13, 2023
- Road closures in Downtown Augusta
- Highlights from the Augusta Commission meeting held August 15, 2023
- Augusta Mayor Johnson and North Augusta Mayor Williams to host Third Annual Trash Bash at the Border Challenge
- Augusta Information Technology Receives Award for Best Practices
- Augusta, Georgia offices closing early due to severe weather
- Augusta, Georgia offers services to help residents weather the storm
- Augusta, Georgia offices closing for Labor Day
September 2023
- Augusta, Georgia launches survey and host online community meetings to assess fair housing challenges
- Augusta, Georgia to host symposium for small businesses at Augusta Technical College
- Highlights from the Augusta Commission meeting held September 5, 2023
- Augusta Fire/EMA to host Public Safety Family Day in collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club of Augusta
October 2023
- The HR Weekly- Week of October 16, 2023
- Interim Administrator's FY2024 Proposed Budget Presentation
- Interim Administrator's FY2024 Proposed Budget and Transmittal Letter
- Augusta, Georgia Interim Administrator presents proposed FY2024 Budget to the Augusta Commission
- Highlights from the Augusta Commission meeting held October 17, 2023
- Augusta, Georgia to host a community meeting to provide an update on the Choice Neighborhood Plan