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Community Updates
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Public Art & Community Pride

Cultural Preservation Through Public Art
Augusta continues to preserve and celebrate its history through public art initiatives
across Downtown and the historic Laney Walker–Bethlehem District. The Golden Blocks
mural project highlights African American educational institutions, faith communities, and
leaders who have played a significant role in shaping the area’s legacy. These efforts
reflect a broader commitment to honoring the stories, contributions, and cultural
foundations that define Augusta.

Honoring Augusta’s Legacy
MURAL HONOREES: Developed in partnership with the Greater Augusta Arts Council and the Lucy Craft Laney
• Silas X. Floyd Museum of Black History, the initiative represents a coordinated effort to preserve history while
• Immaculate Conception enhancing neighborhood spaces. Murals recognize institutions and figures including Silas X.
Floyd, Lucy Craft Laney, Immaculate Conception, Haines Academy, A.R. Johnson, Walker
• Lucy Craft Laney Baptist Institute, and C.T. Walker, among others.
• Mauge Street
• Haines Academy These installations serve as lasting visual reminders of Augusta’s cultural identity while creating
meaningful connections between past and present. Through public art, the City continues to
• A.R. Johnson invest in storytelling, education, and community pride, transforming shared spaces into
• Walker Baptist Institute reflections of Augusta’s heritage and continued growth.
• C.T. Walker

MURAL ALERT

A MURAL CAN TELL A STORY, AND THIS

ONE IS OURS!

The City celebrated the installation of its newest public art display in Downtown
Augusta titled “Ours.” More than a visual landmark, the mural reflects the culture,
resilience, and spirit of the community, capturing the voices, experiences, and history
that define Augusta.

Positioned within the heart of Downtown, the installation contributes to ongoing efforts
to enhance public spaces while creating meaningful points of connection for residents
and visitors. The mural serves as both a celebration of identity and a reminder of the
shared values that unite the community.

Through initiatives like this, Augusta continues to invest in public art as a tool for
beautification, cultural preservation, and civic engagement. These projects transform
everyday spaces into places of reflection, storytelling, and pride.
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