Urban Pro Weekly

11/11/2025

The CSRA’s cultural calendar just got a major upgrade.

International jazz icon Diana Krall performs live at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center on January 28. Her music bridges tradition and modern sophistication – a perfect fit for Evans' growing arts scene.

📍 Columbia County PAC | CC for 🎟️ Tickets

01/11/2025

Ed Bradley Scholarship
Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA)
MULTIPLE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Deadline to Apply: Nov. 14, 2025
Award Amount: $10,000

Since 1970, the RTDNA Foundation has awarded more than $1 million in scholarships and fellowships to more than 600 young journalists as part of its mission as the educational arm of RTDNA. Scholarships are open to college students pursuing careers in radio, television, or digital journalism.

Ed Bradley is best known for his award-winning work in 26 years on CBS News’ 60 Minutes and as the first African American White House TV correspondent.

https://www.rtdna.org/scholarships-and-fellowships?fbclid=IwdGRleANvph9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHtpInVnXm45S9ei4lqnwsq5Idt0LiGwOTnRm5pjEYgRvJr_s9D4u6KHA6d0N_aem_FCVqAqP4IDcNf3dcC2NACg

30/10/2025

The City of Augusta has launched a new public dashboard for residents to easily view local projects funded through SPLOST.

http://dlvr.it/TNyJh2

22/10/2025

Growing Augusta: Arts, Agriculture & Agency is launching AgLab: , a high school adaptation of Sunshine Farms’ popular chick hatching project. While the original program was designed for elementary learners, the Cross Creek pilot retains the engaging embryology experience and explicitly embeds Georgia Basic Agriculture (02.47100) competencies—so teachers can deliver rigorous, standard-aligned instruction with clear student artifacts.

“Sunshine Farms gave us the spark,” said Karen Gordon, director of Growing Augusta. “We’ve tailored it for high school with agribusiness outcomes - students manage inputs, document quality, analyze margins, and communicate results just like a startup in the farm-to-food pipeline.”

Follow the journey at growingaugusta.co/aglab

20/10/2025

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19/10/2025

The National Association of Women Artists (South Carolina Chapter) Announces Exhibit Winners

The National Association of Women Artists South Carolina Chapter’s The Threads of Labor - Woman’s Online Exhibit is open now through November 15, 2025 at https://nawasc.org/threads-womens-work

Threads of Labor: Women's Work offer visitors a profound exploration of women’s contributions in Colonial America, blending history and contemporary art to create a dialogue about the value of women’s work, both seen and unseen. This exhibit invites viewers to reflect on the enduring impact of these women and consider how their labor continues to resonate in modern discussions of work, gender, and art. Juried NAWA artists include Jill Cliffer Baratta, Judith Carlin, Sandy Dimke, Meyriel Edge, Joyce Erb, Sheila Plaskon Grabarsky, Deidre Hayes, Linda McCune, Joan Moreau McKeever, Pamela Urban Moore, Rhian Swain, and Beau Wild.

Joanne Crouch served as the Judge for Threads of Labor - Women’s Work Exhibit. Joanne Crouch is a versatile and accomplished visual artist whose creative practice spans painting, encaustic wax, alcohol ink, cyanotype photography, and gourd art. As President of the Art Association of Ridge Spring, SC, she plays a vital role in cultivating a dynamic local arts community and leads efforts to promote creativity, connection, and education through exhibitions, workshops and public events.

Threads of Labor: Women's Work Exhibit Winners

FIRST PLACE - Quilting Queen, Rhian Swain - First Place: $200
SECOND PLACE - Phillis Wheatley, Slave Poet of the Revolution, Deidre Gardner Hayes - Second Place $100
THIRD PLACE - Sew Sad Sweatshop, Judith Carlin - Third Place $75
HONORABLE MENTION - Window on the World, Joyce Erb
HONORABLE MENTION - Holding Fast To Her Beliefs, Sandy Dimke
Special Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) AWARD - One Woman's Work: A Framed Portrait, Linda McCune - Sponsored Award: $100

Sponsored Award: Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Award, presented by the Henry Middleton Chapter, Aiken, SC, to the artist whose work depicts a woman patriot who furthered the cause of America’s independence during the period of the Continental Congress. Established nine years earlier than the National Association of Women Artists (NAWA), the National Society DAR was founded in 1890, after the Sons of the American Revolution refused to allow women to join its ranks.

Artwork is for sale. Anyone interested in buying a piece should email NAWASC [email protected] with the title of the painting, the artist and the price. Prices do not include shipping.

To purchase artwork please email [email protected] with the title of the piece and the artist. NAWASC retains 20% of proceeds from sale.  Prices do not include shipping.

17/10/2025

Congratulations to Justin Jones, an 11th-grade student at the Academy of Richmond County High School, and Pilar McClain, an 11th-grade student at A.R. Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School, who have been selected among 79 high school students statewide to serve on State School Superintendent Richard Woods’ 2025-2026 Student Advisory Council.

These outstanding students will advise the superintendent on education policy, represent their peers as student ambassadors, and participate in service projects to support schools and communities across Georgia.

We’re proud of Justin and Pilar for representing RCSS with excellence and leadership!

17/10/2025

Augusta Fire/EMA is inviting residents, business owners, and community partners to help shape the department’s future. Your feedback will guide the 2028 Strategic Plan, ensuring Augusta’s fire service continues to protect, prepare, and serve with excellence.
Take a moment to share your input today by completing the community survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N7LRSRQ

10/10/2025

24/09/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Jennifer Fairfield-Williams, (478) 301-4037 or [email protected]

Mercer Junior Alexander Marshall Chosen to Receive Voyager Scholarship for Public Service


MACON, Ga. — Mercer University junior Alexander Marshall was chosen to receive the prestigious Voyager Scholarship for Public Service. President and Mrs. Obama and Brian Chesky, Airbnb co-founder and CEO, recently announced their fourth cohort of 100 college juniors who plan to pursue careers in public service.

The new cohort consists of students from 34 states and territories, representing 71 colleges and universities across the U.S. Marshall is Mercer’s first recipient for this prestigious award.

“The Voyager Scholarship is an extremely competitive award for young people who have a concrete vision for how they will change the world, skills and experience to demonstrate their ability and plan for how they will accomplish their goals,” said Dr. David A. Davis, director of fellowships and scholarships. “Alex’s recognition as a Voyager Scholar signifies that he will be a change maker in the future, and this program will escalate the scale of his impact.”

The scholarship is a two-year program that provides essential tools and resources to help students launch their careers in public service. The program includes up to $50,000 in financial aid, an immersive work-travel experience and access to a strong network of Obama Foundation leaders and mentors.

Marshall, from Augusta, is a law and public policy major with minors in military science and ethics.

“I am beyond honored to have been among the 100 students selected from across the country for the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service,” said Marshall. “It is not only a testament to the work that I have done in my community and my faith, but it signifies a return on my family’s and my community’s investment in me.”

At Mercer, Marshall serves as chairman of the Campus Safety and Improvement Committee for the Student Government Association and as a Samual F. Hart Community Mentor with the Office of Student Success. He was elected secretary of both the Order of Omega honor society and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity’s Iota Eta Chapter. He is also a member of the 2024-2025 Leadership Mercer cohort and the Phi Eta Sigma honor society, and he participates in the Mercer Army ROTC program.

Dr. Benjamin James Hoyt, assistant professor of political science, met Marshall as a first semester freshman in his “Introduction to American Government” course.

“He is committed to service, serving to defend his country and serving in the shared governance of student affairs, all while remaining a thoughtful and capable student,” said Dr. Hoyt. “When I think about the guiding principles of the Voyager Scholarship, to support students who will change the world through public service, I cannot think of a more worthy candidate, or a person more likely to carry out that ambitious goal, than Alexander Marshall.

After graduating, Marshall plans to attend law school and hopes to eventually work in a policymaking role in local government or at a state agency.

For more information about the Voyager Scholarship, visit obama.org/programs/voyager-scholarship/.