Growing Augusta: Arts, Agriculture, & Agency

The provided sources announce that  Dr. Jackson Drumgoole , founder of  Bridge Builder Communities , has received the  Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award  for his extensive volunteer work supporting youth. This honor highlights his organization's crucial efforts in establishing a  tiny village  to provide housing and comprehensive support for young adults transitioning out of  foster care...

The provided sources introduce the  Georgia Promise Scholarship Program , enacted in 2024 via Senate Bill 233, which aims to  empower Georgia families  by offering public funds for  non-public educational options , including private schooling and home study. Eligible students must be either  currently enrolled in a Georgia public school for two consecutive semesters  or be a  rising kindergartner...

Jun 25 25 Augusta Charter Review: Process, Findings, and Public Input

The  Greater Augusta Arts Council's 2025 Annual Awards highlights individuals and organizations that  significantly contribute to the region's artistic and cultural landscape . These awards recognize excellence across  diverse categories , including lifetime achievement, public service, education, visual arts, culinary arts, and more. Each awardee is presented with a brief description of their  im...

Jun 12 25 Augusta Charter Review: Process, Findings, and Public Input

Georgia's Cottage Food Act: Effective Jul 01 25

May 25 25 Charter Review - Augusta Charter Review: Process, Findings, and Public Input

The provided text announces that  applications are open  for  nonprofit arts organizations  to secure a booth at the  2025 Arts in the Heart Festival . To qualify, organizations must be a  501(c)(3) arts nonprofit  and an  active member of the Greater Augusta Arts Council . The deadline for application submission is  July 5, 2025 , with early submissions encouraged for prime placement. The article...

(source: Diary Of A CEO) Geoffrey Hinton, a renowned AI pioneer and "Godfather of AI,"  shares his profound concerns about the future of artificial intelligence. He details how his groundbreaking work in  neural networks  laid the foundation for modern AI, including large language models like ChatGPT. Hinton now dedicates his efforts to  warning the public and governments about the exist...

May 15 25 Charter Review - Augusta Charter Review: Operations, CVI Findings, and Public Input

The USDA Local Agricultural Market Program (LAMP), authorized by the 2018 Farm Bill, serves as an overarching initiative to foster the growth, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food systems. Administered primarily by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and USDA Rural Development, LAMP comprises several key grant programs: the Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP), the Local...

The provided text details a  Charter Review Committee meeting  in Augusta, Georgia, focusing on several key aspects of local governance. Participants  discuss the role and responsibilities of the Augusta Administrator , emphasizing their oversight of daily operations and departmental budgets, while also highlighting the limitations of their hiring and firing power, which ultimately rests with the...

These sources concern  Duncan Johnson Jr.'s appointment as the new state executive director for the USDA Farm Service Agency in Georgia , highlighting his background and the  importance of the FSA's role in supporting agricultural producers . Additionally, one source outlines a detailed  policy agenda focused on supporting small family farms , recognizing their foundational role in America...

These sources collectively present findings from a  two-year research project  (October 2022 - September 2024) by the  USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)  in collaboration with Emory and Arizona State Universities, aiming to  enhance understanding of farmers market organizations  in the United States. The research highlights that farmers markets are more than just events; they are  complex...

Georgia Local Government Authority and Charters

Augusta-Richmond County Charter and Ordinances

The provided text describes the release of a  book  for the  "Art of Words" project , a collaborative effort between the  Greater Augusta Arts Council  and the  Augusta Literary Society . This initiative paired  visual artists  with  writers  from the Augusta, GA area, inspiring written responses to original artworks. The resulting  publication , funded by the  Porter Fleming Foundation , document...

April 21 2025 Augusta Charter Committee

The Juneteenth Augusta 2025 celebrations include a central parade on June 21st with the theme "Family Freedom Forever," encouraging family participation and offering registration until June 14th. Following the parade is the Juneteenth Freedom Trail Ride at Crimson Hills, a large-scale after-party featuring a trail ride for various modes of transportation, a BBQ cook-off, petting zoo, vendors, musi...

Looking for a unique, meaningful way to engage your team or group? The Voluntourism + Team Spirit Farm Day blends hands-on farm work with collaborative challenges that inspire teamwork, reflection, and purpose. Participants step into the daily rhythms of farm life—harvesting crops, feeding animals, building farm structures—and leave with a renewed sense of connection to the land, their team, and t...

America250 is a nonpartisan initiative encompassing the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission (established by Congress) and America250.org, Inc., a supporting nonprofit. Its core mission is to "engage every American in commemorating the 250th anniversary of our country." This effort is framed as an "opportunity to pause and reflect on our nation’s past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and l...

Simple Housing Enterprise (SHE) is dedicated to building viable communities by developing housing units with thoughtful design and durable construction. Their core belief is that quality housing cultivates vibrant communities and empowers individuals to reach their fullest potential. They aim to address the urgent need for sustainable housing accessible to all income levels.

This excerpt from a meeting transcript focuses on the Augusta Charter Review Committee, outlining its purpose, structure, and operational procedures. Participants, including residents and representatives from institutions like Paine College and Resource Augusta, introduce themselves. Key individuals from the University of Georgia's Carl Vinson Institute of Government explain their facilitation rol...

The increasing popularity of salads, particularly as main dishes, presents a significant opportunity for entities like the STOP Mobile Farmers Market. By embracing a mobile model, focusing on community, supporting local farmers, and leveraging technology, STOP is not only capitalizing on this trend but also addressing critical issues of food access and waste. Their innovative approach serves as a...

This segment, from the "Health And Homestead" YouTube channel, discusses  eleven crops recommended for growing to survive challenging times , focusing on their  nutritional value, calorie density, and ease of storage and cultivation . The video creator  evaluates various plants , including amaranth, hazelnuts, kale, beets, sunflowers, fruit trees, beans, squash, Jerusalem artichokes, corn, and pot...