“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.
Read MoreLiving in a suburban forest has reshaped how I think about land use. There are many more options besides selling timber or clearing space to build something new. Consider recognizing the value of what already exists and learning how to steward it well. From shaded growing spaces and foraging opportunities to pollination and soil health, forests are working ecosystems.
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