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PublishedDecember 16, 2023
Augusta Housing seeks to address housing shortage with 3 projects
Planning is underway on three projects to provide more housing in Augusta, though none are expected to be ready before 2025.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2023
Augusta councilors approve state-mandated changes to encourage more housing
The changes will allow accessory dwelling units and apartment buildings to be built in areas where they are not allowed now.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2023
Augusta councilors propose allowing recreational marijuana businesses
The city, where only medical marijuana businesses are currently allowed now, may allow recreational retail sales, manufacturing, cultivation and testing.
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PublishedNovember 11, 2023
Homeless shelter, supported housing, proposed at Green Street church property in Augusta
Advocates seeking to raise funds to offer housing and connections to comprehensive services at Augusta church property that is for sale.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2023
Augusta voters elect Gary-Allen and Austin to City Council
Voters also chose two new Augusta Board of Education members, James Orr and Susan Parks, in contested races.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2023
Four candidates vie for 2 contested seats on Augusta City Council
The two contested seats on the Augusta City Council will be decided in Tuesday's election.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2023
Resident criticizes Augusta’s diversity, equity and inclusion proposal
The city's proposal to form a diversity, equity and inclusion committee drew criticism Thursday, with one man voicing concerns officials are rushing into things and do not know what the role or result of the group would be.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2023
Augusta can wait no longer to work on diversity, equity and inclusion, some city councilors say
Councilors agree a committee is needed to ensure the city encourages diversity, but they disagree on timing and the need for training.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2023
Augusta sues police equipment suppliers for allegedly inflating prices of Tasers, body cameras
The city is the lead petitioner in a national class action lawsuit against Axon Enterprise Inc. and Safariland LLC, which was filed last week in federal court in New Jersey.
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PublishedOctober 6, 2023
Augusta council candidates debate homelessness, economic development
Two contested races for Augusta City Council are on the Nov. 7 ballot.
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