May 8, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

H1N1 Flu update

Planning yields surprise avoidance

All indications are that the H1N1 flu threat is diminishing. Nonetheless staffs should be reviewing the installation Pandemic/Bio Response Plan. More...

News Update

Families have tremendous variety

Around town

Learn about some of the local Native American Indians' prehistory during Family Fun Day at the Augusta Museum of History Saturday. More...

Post housing survey participation encouraged

If a representative from Balfour Beatty Communities hasn't knocked on your door requesting you to fill out a housing survey, expect a visit soon. More...

Wet training

Foul weather didn't stop Soldiers from Company C 551st Signal Battalion from performing their physical training exercises. More...

Churches

Your guide to area churches

ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) 3232 Washington Road, Augusta, Ga. 706-860-0439 Pastor Mathew S. Lash Robert Studdard, Youth Director email: ADVLUCH@AOL.com Sunday Worship & Praise 8:30 &11:00 a.m. More...

Sports

SCRA raises $1,700 for charities

Fort Gordon members hit the greens May 1 at the Gordon Lakes Golf Courses to raise money for local charities. More...

U.S. Army Signal Center working with explorer

Before the Summer ends, explorer Wave Vidmark will set out to cross the Atlantic Ocean on a 3,300 mile journey alone in a row boat. Now he is building the boat on the banks of the Savannah River in North Augusta, S.C. More...

Patriots topple DDEAMC in play-off finals

The 551st Signal Battalion, also known as the "Patriots," took the first place trophy home after defeating the post hospital in the 2009 Battalion Basketball Championship final playoff game held April 29 at Gym 5. They defeated Dwight D. More...

Microsoft begins bus learning tour

Microsoft's Career Express visited the company's largest IT Academy on May 1. "I have one of the hardest jobs at Microsoft. More...

Command honors Asian Pacific American Heritage

During World War II, a suspicion of Americans of other cultures swept across the nation, and many Japanese-Americans were placed in relocation camps. More...

News Update

Military Spouse Day Fort Gordon and Balfour Beatty Communities will celebrate Military Spouse Appreciation Day 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 8 on Pecan Court in McNair Terrace Housing area. More...

Community Events

Newcomers

The Augusta Area Newcomers will host a Business Meeting and Luncheon Beginning 9:45 a.m. May 21 at T-Bonz Restaurant. Guests are welcome. Cost for the event is $18. Reservations are required. More...

Men Making a Difference

Men Making a Difference is sponsoring a new membership drive 9 a.m. to noon May 16 at the Gordon Club. During this event potential new members will receive information on the vision, mission, and program initiatives of MMAD. More...

Commissioning ceremony

Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets who have completed their degree requirements for graduation at Augusta State University will receive their commissions into the U.S. Army during the commissioning ceremony 1 p.m. More...

Feedback

Feedback...May 10 is Mother's Day

Do you have a special message for your mom?

Thank you for being my best friend and for all the times you were there when I needed you. Brittany Kline Grade 8 Freedom Park School More...

Chaplain's News

This thing called love

Oh, I yearn so much to hear wonderful stories of love conquering over the modern day struggles that persons face in their lives. Maybe I am a romantic seeking a thrill where there is none. More...

Chapel Call

Collective Protestant Services Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m. - Liturgical Service, Bicentennial Chapel 9:30 a.m. - Contemporary Worship Service, Friendship Chapel 10:30 a.m. More...

Spectrum

Latino Fest at Barton Field

After much preparation, the Second Annual Latino Fest was held May 1 through 3, on Barton Field. The event was sponsored by several Augusta businesses including Coca Cola, Fort Gordon Federal Credit Union, Budweiser, More...