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1. Augusta-Richmond County presents proposed $1.26 billion budget for 2027 (wjbf.com) — Augusta-Richmond County is weighing a proposed $1.26 billion budget for 2027, with residents invited to give feedback during ongoing public meetings. City leaders say they're prioritizing affordable housing, public safety, and infrastructure while still closing a prior $21 million deficit through spending cuts, frozen positions, and use of reserve funds.
2. Shell Knox Berry Named to First Community Board of Directors (augustaceo.com) — An Augusta nonprofit leader, Shell Knox Berry, has been appointed to the board of First Community Corporation, extending local influence at a regional bank that serves Augusta and Atlanta. Berry, who heads the Community Foundation for the CSRA and serves on several Augusta-focused boards, brings deep experience in philanthropy, investment banking, and community development to the role.
3. Mad Marketing House founder arrested as GBI investigates financial fraud (theaugustapress.com) — An Evans-based marketing agency with many Augusta-area clients is under scrutiny after its founder, Madison Hollimon, was arrested on a financial transaction card fraud charge now being investigated by the GBI. The company, tied to Augusta University through Hollimon's degree and active in local business marketing, is also facing a separate federal lawsuit from a former employee over alleged unpaid wages and bounced checks.
4. Mt. Vintage Golf Club announces new management (wjbf.com) — Mount Vintage Golf Club in nearby North Augusta has brought in Bobby Jones Links to run golf operations and the Vintage Grille, aiming to upgrade the experience for members and guests. The same company already manages The Patch and Forest Hills courses in Augusta, signaling potential improvements across several courses local golfers regularly use.
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