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Category: Park Maintenance & Upkeep

  • Pendleton King Park Reopens with Community Celebration and Ribbon Cutting

    Pendleton King Park reopened to the public on Tuesday, July 1, with a joyful celebration that drew an estimated 300 visitors throughout the morning. The event, hosted by Augusta Recreation & Parks and the Pendleton King Park Foundation, marked the park’s return to full operation after recent storm-related closures and cleanup efforts. The day began…

  • Augusta’s Historic Cemeteries Reopen After Hurricane Helene

    After months of careful assessment and restoration following Hurricane Helene, Augusta’s historic cemeteries—Magnolia, Cedar Grove, and West View—are finally reopening to the public. These cemeteries are not just resting places but living testaments to the city’s rich and diverse history. While damage from fallen trees, flooding, and structural instability required extensive work, Augusta officials have…