Augusta set to host annual Community Engagement

AUGUSTA and Westside HS, created and painted the murals themselves. The elementary and middle schools: Goshen ES, Hephzibah ES, Warren Road ES, Willis Foreman ES, and Hephzibah MS, requested professional artists paint the murals and speak with their students. The selected artists Cyndy Epps, Nong von Buedingen, Aort Reed, Colleen Beyer & Wesley L. Stewart, and Stephanie “HAM” Willingham, involved the students in the creative process of designing and painting the murals.

Augusta, Georgia is hosting a community engagement forum for citizens to learn about the services offered by the city and give feedback on the municipality’s proposed budget.

The second annual Augusta on Display event will be held on June 3, 2023, from 9am-12pm at the Julian Smith Casino, 2200 Broad Street. During the three-hour trade show style event, the public will have a chance to meet their elected officials, have one-on-one conversations with representatives from city departments, and share their opinions on how the city should spend tax dollars.

Additionally, there will be bouncing houses for children, family-friendly entertainment, and attendees will have the opportunity to tour a variety of government vehicles.

An open call for artists was issued by the Greater Augusta Arts Council in its role as public art agency for Augusta. The artists were selected from applications received by the Public Art Advisory Panel, the official body that advises City of Augusta on public art.

Educator Shikara Willis, who was named Richmond County School System’s “Teacher of the Year”,

Thunderbirds as a “Hometown Hero”. Willis, who