While much of the conversation around family farms often centers on traditional rural models, we are seeing a growing need to also consider urban and peri-urban agriculture, particularly in communities like Augusta. These spaces present both challenges and opportunities when it comes to land access, infrastructure, distribution, and long-term sustainability for smaller producers.
Read More“This event is about bringing people together—business, workforce, and community—to focus on real opportunity,” said Gordon. “We have the talent and potential right here. The goal is to better connect those resources so our community can grow and not be overlooked.”
Read MoreSouth Augusta deserves infrastructure that works before disaster strikes, not only after recovery dollars become available. Residents deserve long-term planning, not patchwork fixes.
Read MoreIf we believe public education should develop the whole child, then arts education must be defended as part of that mission, not treated like an optional add-on when convenient.
This is not just an arts issue. It is a public education issue. It is an equity issue. It is a workforce issue. It is a community issue.
Read More“As an Augusta native and the mother of two girl golfers, I know golf can open doors because I have seen it happen in my own household. My daughters have been offered opportunities through the game,..”
Read MoreHere’s the weekly leadership update using the broader source mix: GPB, AJC/Politically Georgia, Capitol Beat, The Current, Georgia Recorder, et al…
Read MoreSometimes, one of the most important things a policymaker or advocate can ask for is not a new pot of money, but a clearer direction for how government should respond to the realities communities are already facing.
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