Augusta Commission makes parking progress but stalls on budget decisions
About 16 Augusta arts groups were named as recipients of publicly-funded city arts grants Tuesday at the Augusta Commission meeting. The Greater Augusta Arts Council selected the recipients using a transparent and equitable process, according to the council. Staff photo by Susan McCord
By Susan McCord
The Augusta Commission made no progress Tuesday on the 2026 budget but did move forward on plans to add temporary parking downtown.
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