The Augusta Common

Tune in to Janice Allen Jackson’s most recent podcast local matters where she talks Parks and Recreation and the upcoming SPLOST 8 referendum with Director McDowell: https://soundcloud.com//augusta-recreation-and-parks-with-

Know a deserving and exceptional graduating student athlete? Nominate him/her today for the 2021 G.A.M.E.S. Scholarship! Online nominations are now being accept...ed through April 16th. $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to 10 selected local student athletes this May. For more details about the scholarship program or to nominate a student athlete, go to https://www.augustasportscouncil.org/games-scholarship-prog See more

Today, we celebrate and honor those who have served courageously and protected our freedoms at home and abroad. Thank you for service and Happy Veterans Day!

After a lifelong career with the Augusta, Georgia Government at our Parks and Recreation Department, Deputy Director Recreation Joanie Adams had her last full d...ay of work today. Joanie will enjoy some vacation time before officially entering retirement on January 1, 2021. Joanie, we wish you all the Best for this new phase of your life. Thank you for all you have done and your more than 37 years of service to our community. #augustaga #augustaparksandrecreation #loveaugusta #retirement #cake

**BANJO-B-QUE 2020 HAS BEEN CANCELLED** Banjo-B-Que has always been centered around family and everyone gathering together. In these days of social-distance, th...e very thing that makes our festival experience so special would be absent. With heavy hearts, we will be cancelling this year’s festival, but we are looking forward to seeing you next year. Happiness is when we are all together and Papa Joe would want it that way! Until we meet again - BE SAFE! Refunds will be automatic (allow 72 hrs for processing) - for questions contact FreshTix at 678-701-6114 or email [email protected] . . . #banjobque #musicfestival #livemusic #bluegrass #americana #folk #soul #roots #goodtimes #georgia #loveaugusta #visitaugusta

Melquan Robinson, Jr. Way Street Dedication

We are temporarily closing all Community Centers and facilities operated by the Recreation and Parks Department until further notice - Public Parks will remain accessible at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

April 1, 2020 Update: Due to ongoing concerns related to COVID-19, and in an effort to adhere to CDC guidelines, Augusta, Georgia will continue to operate with our Continuity Operations Plans. We will remain at our reduced operating levels until further notice.

Augusta Mayor Releases Executive Order with Restrictions - Visit https://www.augustaga.gov/2785/COVID-19-Updates

Like so many of you, I’m concerned about novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. The City of Augusta, along with our community partners that includes the Dep...artment of Public Health, is working to ensure your health and safety as this virus continues to spread across Georgia and around the nation. Today, I along with the leaders who stand with me, took several specific steps to protect the health of everyone in our city: Effective today we are suspending public access and activities at all recreation facilities, government buildings and community centers until April1st We are changing the event permitting policy to indefinitely suspend the approval of permits for public gatherings. City of Augusta permitted, sponsored and produced public events through the Recreation and Parks Department are suspended until April 1st All Augusta public library branches will close to until April 1st City of Augusta Senior Centers will be closed to the public until April 1st A 60 day moratorium is in effect for all residential evictions and water cutoffs that are in dispute All travel is being restricted for employees Nothing slows the spread of COVID-19 as effectively as social isolation, as frustrating as it may be. While these decisions are not made easily, and we know how frustrating they will be for many citizens, we have a responsibility to act in the best interests of everyone’s health and safety. That goes for our employees too. Today the City of Augusta began implementing Continuity of Operations Plans (COOPs) that have been prepared by our department heads under the direction of the Interim Administrator and EMA Director. The COOPs allow for some telecommuting in order to reduce the number of employees in city offices and facilities at any given time. Please know that core services such as trash and brush pickup, police and fire services will not be reduced. Also, the payment of property taxes, sewer fees, and other financial transactions will still be conducted on the first floor of City Hall, which will remain open during normal business hours. Please continue to refrain from large public gatherings. The White House has issued new guidance this afternoon recommending that people not gather in groups larger than 10 people. I want to urge our local businesses to act in accordance with those recommendations as we will for City of Augusta operations. Stay home if you feel sick and call your primary care provider before coming to a walk-in clinic or emergency room. Wash your hands, disinfect hard surfaces, and avoid physical contact. The safety and health of our community and employees are the top priority and we appreciate everyone’s patience during this time. Our government will continue to serve the people of Augusta. We are taking every precaution to limit the spread of the virus in our community. Mayor Hardie Davis, Jr. https://www.augustaga.gov/2785/COVID-19-Updates

Emergency Alert: Due to the risk of severe weather, City offices will be closing at 12:30pm today (Thursday, February 6, 2020). http://dlvr.it/RPWcrK

We are almost ready for the Christmas Tree Light Up this Friday! We can’t wait to see you there!

Happy Thanksgiving! Our Recreation and Parks administrative office is closing this Wednesday at 2:00 pm and will be closed this Thursday and Friday in observanc...e of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Newman Tennis Center will be closed on Thursday but will be open on Friday, November 29th from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm. The Augusta Aquatic Center and the Henry Brigham Swim Center will be closed for the Holiday and re-open on Monday, December 2nd. All parks will be open from Dawn to dusk (regular hours). The Blythe, McBean, McDuffie Woods, Henry Brigham, Robert Howard Community Centers and the Carrie J. Mays Family Life Center will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday and return to normal operations on Monday, December 2nd.

We salute all of our AUD Family who serve and have served as well as all United States Veterans. Because of the sacrifices you made, we enjoy freedom. #VeteransDay2019