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Columbia County church wants to rebuild its sanctuary at this unusual suburban location
A Columbia County church tucked between the No. 7 and 13 greens at West Lake Country Club wants to build a new sanctuary on the site of the one they demolished. The 123-year-old Clark Grove Baptist Church, at 3592 Evans to Locks Rd., is accessible from Evans to Locks by an unpaved portion of Carnoustie Drive that's designated as a private driveway.
City and state leaders join together for Memorial Day Observance
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Across the nation and the CSRA, veterans and their families honor the sacrifice and mourn the loss of our fallen heroes. The Augusta Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars held a Memorial Day Observance in downtown Augusta at the All-Wars Monument. The ceremony brought together veterans across several […]
Some veterans say not to thank them on Memorial Day
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- Memorial Day is the unofficial start to the summer. It’s the day we remember those who gave their lives in service to our country. But each year many veterans take to social media asking people not to thank them for their service. And not everyone agrees on the proper greeting for Memorial […]
Memorial Day ceremonies in the CSRA
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- There are several Memorial Day events and ceremonies happening Monday. At 11 a.m. there will be a remembrance ceremony at the American Legion Post 120 off Liberty Street in Waynesboro. Also at 11a.m. a ceremony hosted by VFW Post 12190 will take place at Memorial Gardens Park behind Evans Towne Center Library. […]
Marine to art major: ‘Art never really stopped for me, even while at war’
Edna Martinez is not your typical art major at Augusta University. Born in Mexico, her family moved to Las Vegas when she was 3 years old. While she had many interests growing up as a child, art was always a constant. “I’ve done art ever since I was a kid,...
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