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Growing Augusta: Arts, Agriculture, & Agency (GA) is a collective of artists, farmers, hobby growers, and community leaders; developing creative collaborations to build infrastructure in South Richmond County, Georgia. We publish the Urban Pro Weekly (UPW), the Augusta, Georgia, River Region's free bi-weekly newspaper providing news, commentary, arts and entertainment, as well as other intellectually stimulating tidbits.

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aflevering Food Hubs: Bridging Small Farms, Big Buyers, and the Fight for Food Justice artwork

Food Hubs: Bridging Small Farms, Big Buyers, and the Fight for Food Justice

The source, a transcript from the YouTube video "What Are Food Hubs? - Your Civil Rights Guide," explains the function and importance of food hubs in the agricultural system. Food hubs are described as centralized operations that connect small to mid-sized farmers with broader markets by managing the aggregation, storage, processing, and distribution of local food. Crucially, the source details how these hubs advance civil rights and food justice by improving equitable access to fresh, affordable produce, particularly in underserved communities and food deserts. Furthermore, they work to reduce transportation and economic barriers for both producers and consumers, empowering marginalized farmers and strengthening local economies through community-led initiatives.

11 okt 2025 - 1 min
aflevering (Sep 30 2025) Augusta Committee Meeting: Parks, Finance, and Public Safety artwork

(Sep 30 2025) Augusta Committee Meeting: Parks, Finance, and Public Safety

The sources contain excerpts from an Augusta, Georgia Government meeting, covering multiple committee discussions within the local government, including Public Services, Administrative Services, Public Safety, Finance, and Engineering Services. Key topics discussed include the Parks and Recreation Department's initiatives, such as updates on Diamond Lakes Regional Park and a data-driven presentation on the utilization and underutilization of county parks and facilities. Additionally, the administrative session addressed the Charter Review process and the proposed creation of a workshop to discuss protected classes and a "ban the box" policy. The Finance Committee received updates on the implementation of ADP for payroll and engaged in an extensive debate on employee health benefit contribution rates and the proposed creation of a Tax Allocation District (TAD) for Wheeler Road. Finally, the Engineering Committee handled various procurement approvals and addressed road repairs for hurricane damage.

3 okt 2025 - 17 min
aflevering The Seven-Minute Trap: How One Doctor Flipped the Script on Chronic Disease Reversal artwork

The Seven-Minute Trap: How One Doctor Flipped the Script on Chronic Disease Reversal

This text is a transcript excerpt from an AcresUSA podcast featuring an interview with Dr. Ben Edwards, a former conventional medical doctor who transitioned to an integrated, holistic approach focused on wellness. Dr. Edwards details his journey, explaining how he became disillusioned with conventional medicine's focus on managing symptoms with pharmaceuticals through brief appointments, especially after witnessing the dramatic recovery of patients using natural, root-cause protocols. He advocates for a system based on epigenetics and mitochondrial health, linking chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease to inflammation stemming from poor diet, lack of minerals, and stress, emphasizing the critical connection between soil health and human gut microbiome. The discussion also touches on the historical shift in medical education and agriculture, which Dr. Edwards believes led to the modern health crisis.

1 okt 2025 - 18 min
aflevering Augusta Mini Theatre: Fifty Years of Arts Education artwork

Augusta Mini Theatre: Fifty Years of Arts Education

The source material, an article from WFXG News, celebrates the Augusta Mini Theatre's 50th anniversary of providing performance arts education in the Central Savannah River Area. It details the organization's origin, which began with Founder Tyrone J. Butler's vision in 1975 to bring arts access to youth from a segregated background. The narrative highlights the theater's humble beginnings with limited resources and the founder's struggle for financial and community support, which almost led him to quit until a friend encouraged him to continue the "gift" he gave to Augusta. The article concludes by mentioning the upcoming grand opening of a new instructional and performance center in November and Butler's hope to serve the community for many more years.

19 sep 2025 - 9 min
aflevering (Sep 18 2025) Augusta's Power Battle: Structure vs. Behavior in the Charter Review - Can a City Manager Fix the "11 Bosses" Problem? artwork

(Sep 18 2025) Augusta's Power Battle: Structure vs. Behavior in the Charter Review - Can a City Manager Fix the "11 Bosses" Problem?

The source material consists of excerpts from a YouTube video transcript of an Augusta Charter Review Committee meeting, primarily documenting the public comment and discussion among committee members and former city commissioners. The initial speakers address issues such as adding individuals with non-violent criminal histories to the definition of traditionally disadvantaged groups for employment consideration, and the importance of integrity, ethics, and transparency in city government operations. A significant portion of the discussion focuses on the form of city government, debating the merits of a city manager model versus the current system, the balance of power between the mayor and commissioners, and whether to retain the current legislative structure of districts and super districts. The committee also hears from the Carl Vinson Institute regarding potential charter language for a manager form of government and clarifies the committee's authority and process for submitting its final report to the legislative delegation, which is a source of confusion for the public.

19 sep 2025 - 15 min
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