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Is it legal to collect rainwater in Georgia?
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV)- With mild droughts taking place all around Georgia, collecting rainwater when it does come through may sound appealing, but is it legal? In Georgia, it is legal to harvest rainwater if it is for outdoor use only. This means that harvested rainwater can be used unregulated for watering gardens and plants but […]
Man killed in shooting on Edgefield Road in North Augusta
One person is dead following a shooting on Edgefield Road in North Augusta. James L. Wright Jr., 27, of North Augusta was shot at least once and pronounced dead at the scene at 3:46 p.m., according to a news release from the Aiken County Coroner's Office. Just before 3:15 p.m....
Project 2025 is a ‘Sledgehammer to Democracy’, says Georgia lawmakers
Longtime U.S. Representative Hank Johnson, State Senator Sonya Halpern, and State Representative Derrick Jackson held a press conference in Atlanta during the week of the Republican National Convention to highlight Donald Trump’s extreme Project 2025 agenda and its dangerous implications for Georgians, from women’s reproductive rights to Social Security and Medicare, and our democracy. What […] The post Project 2025 is a ‘Sledgehammer to Democracy’, says Georgia lawmakers appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
North Augusta girl gives back to community with lemonade stand
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - This relentless heat has everyone looking for ways to cool off and refresh. In North Augusta, you may have passed a lemonade stand called the “The Main Squeeze” on Carolina Avenue. Just like summers in the past, Emma Key is spending her final...
National Parks Service Announces $10.67 Million Grant to Restore Cultural Legacy at 11 HBCUs
The National Parks Service (NPS) has unveiled a significant initiative aimed at preserving the cultural heritage of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the United States. This announcement comes as a welcome boost for 11 diverse institutions set to receive a total of $10.67 million in grants. Restoring Historic...
Brenda Durant on Arts In The Heart
Below is a conversation with Brenda Durant about the Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival. Arts In The Heart is back on Broad Street. Back in March it was announced that the festival was moving to Telfair Street because of the road construction on Broad Street. Well, that work is now being delayed until 2025 and the Greater Augusta Arts Council was informed that the festival will once again take place this fall on Broad St.
Executive Director of Greater Augusta Arts Council to retire after 27 years
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Greater Augusta Arts Council has announced that Executive Director Brenda Durant will be retiring after nearly 3 decades. Durant took the position in 1997, and under her leadership, she’s taken the arts council to new heights. “I love that we’re managing public art right now, I love how Arts in […]
Georgia Secretary of State pushes for more veterans to work in polling places
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — About 6,000 veterans have signed up to work at voter polling places across the state of Georgia. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and Vet the Vote Director Daniel Vallone are hoping to expand that number. The Georgia Secretary of State’s Office is working with Vet the Vote – a national […]
Small business owners impacted by the water crisis can apply for a low-interest loan in these 11 Georgia counties
GEORGIA, USA — A low-interest loan is now available to businesses impacted by the Atlanta water main break crisis. The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency announced the new option on Wednesday. City of Atlanta officials previously reported the outage impacted 6,900 small businesses. Businesses in Atlanta had...
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