South Augusta deserves infrastructure that works before disaster strikes, not only after recovery dollars become available. Residents deserve long-term planning, not patchwork fixes.
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If 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.
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“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,..”
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Here’s the weekly leadership update using the broader source mix: GPB, AJC/Politically Georgia, Capitol Beat, The Current, Georgia Recorder, et al…
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Sometimes, 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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Living 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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Here in Augusta, we know agriculture is bigger than fields and farm gates. Agriculture shows up in neighborhood gardens, farmers markets, food access efforts, edible landscaping, youth education, local entrepreneurship, and the value-added products created by small producers across our region. It is present in the food on our tables, the fiber in our clothing, the fuel that powers industry, the flowers that mark our celebrations, and the forestry products that help build our homes and communities.
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