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  Augusta, Georgia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Augusta is the birthplace of the Southern Baptist denomination, and the location of Springfield Baptist Church, the oldest autonomous African-American Baptist church in the nation.
Augusta had a population of 12,493 by 1860, being one of 102 U.S. cities at the time to have a population of over 10,000, and making it the second largest city in Georgia.
Augusta is served by Augusta Regional Airport [16] and the smaller Daniel Field.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Augusta,_Georgia   (1956 words)

  
 Augusta, Maine Encyclopedia Article, Description, History and Biography @ OurLocalColor.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Augusta is the capital of the state of Maine in the United States.
Augusta was officially designated the state capital in 1827, however, the Maine State Legislature continued to meet in Portland until completion of the new capitol building in 1832.
Augusta was chartered as a city in 1849.
www.ourlocalcolor.com /encyclopedia/Augusta,_Maine   (818 words)

  
 Walkabout - Augusta
Supplies for the town were brought down the coast every three months until the railway line reached Augusta from Busselton in 1925 (it was closed down in 1957) and after the war the area was used for soldier settlement with a number of dairy farms being taken up by returned soldiers.
Today Augusta, in spite of its long history, is a modern town relying on professional fishing, timber and the local tourist industry for its survival.
There are displays covering the history of the construction of the Cape Leeuwin lighthouse, the importance of Davies to the local timber industry, and a photographic display describing the rescue of a school of whales which beached themselves near the town.
www.walkabout.com.au /locations/WAAugusta.shtml   (1912 words)

  
 Augusta News
AUGUSTA, Maine Felicia Stockford thought the lure of "naughty office girl" costumes, $2 thong underwear and X-rated gadgets probably was not enough to draw customers into her lingerie store, Spellbound.
AUGUSTA, Maine -- The Riverview Psychiatric Center opened barely a year and a half ago, but a legislative committee is already taking a look at whether the new state mental hospital in Augusta is too small.
AUGUSTA : Maine State Police arrested a Houlton man Sunday night and charged him with murder in connection with the death of a woman found inside her Houlton motel room earlier this month.
www.topix.net /city/augusta-me   (874 words)

  
 Augusta Homes
Augusta Homes includes a 90 percent efficient gas furnace in all paired and single family homes.
All Augusta Homes communities are near stores, schools and services that enhance the quality of life in our neighborhoods.
The President of Augusta Homes, Denny Yovanovich, is a lifetime resident of Central Indiana and past president of the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis (BAGI).
www.augustahomes.com   (387 words)

  
 Augusta Missouri in the heart of wine country bed and breakfasts bicycle the katy trail antique shops restaurants golf ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Augusta, Mo. is located on the bluffs above the Missouri River Valley, a scenic 35 mile drive from St. Louis.
Some cyclists enjoy leisurely day trips of the local area while the more adventurous undertake overnight journeys spanning the entire trail from Clinton to St. Charles, Mo. Also in the area is the Daniel Boone Home and The Lewis and Clark Trail giving visitors yet another facet of entertainment to enjoy their stay.
Augusta, Missouri is home to several excellent Missouri wineries where visitors can sip the vintner's special wines and enjoy picnic lunches with spectacular views of the rolling hillside vineyards.
www.augusta-missouri.com   (243 words)

  
 Augusta Grey Jewelry Design: A Unique Variety of Custom Jewelry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Augusta Grey is a partnership of designers, Cathy Ratcliff of Waco and Jenni Shield of Georgetown, Texas.
Augusta Grey specializes in one-of-a kind gemstone jewelry crafted with precious and semi-precious gemstones of all sizes and colors, sterling silver, 14K gold and Swarovski crystals and pearls.
Augusta Grey carries a large variety of precious and semi-precious gemstones -- large and small, faceted and smooth.
www.augustagrey.com   (365 words)

  
 City of Augusta, Maine - Municipal Government Web Site
Augusta is a world-class capital city where entrepreneurs start, grow, and maintain a variety of businesses.
Residents, workers, and tourists circulate around and enjoy the Heart of Augusta - on both sides of the Kennebec River, along Water Street, and throughout the Capitol complex.
Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without the express written permission of City of Augusta
www.ci.augusta.me.us   (111 words)

  
 Augusta Georgia Real Estate and Homes for Sale in Richmond County
Augusta's southern hospitality is accentuated by its year-round greenery — which reminds residents and visitors alike of Augusta's designation as the Garden City.
Augusta is also the home of the world-class Augusta National Golf Club — site of the annual and premiere Masters Golf Tournament.
Augusta residents enjoy a low cost of living, affordable housing, a diverse culture, vibrant arts, a rich heritage and scenic beauty.
www.augusta-georgia-re.com   (776 words)

  
 Augusta GA Hotels and places to stay - Restaurants, Real Estate and Shows - Augusta Georgia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Top end luxury in Augusta, Georgia can be found at the (name hotels) which are all located in the Augusta area and within walking distance (or a short cab ride) to Augusta nightclubs.
Dining – In Augusta, Georgia, there is a great variety of Augusta restaurants, bistros, breweries, and taverns offering menus to include great steaks and fresh seafood while in downtown Augusta you'll discover some top Augusta restaurants able to compete favorably in service and food with more famous worldwide establishments.
Augusta is the oldest city in Georgia and rests near the banks of the Savannah River.
www.augustasbest.com   (438 words)

  
 Augusta County School District
Augusta County Public Schools is home to over 11,000 students.
All students attending Augusta County Public Schools may participate in education programs and activities, including but not limited to health and physical education, music, vocational and technical education.
Educational programs and services will be designed to meet the varying needs of all students and will not discriminate against any individual for reasons of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, or gender.
www.augusta.k12.va.us   (208 words)

  
 Augusta Missouri - Missouri Wine Country - Wineries - Katy Trail - Bed and Breakfasts - Antique Shops
Best known for its award-winning wines and wineries, (Augusta Winery, Mount Pleasant Winery, Montelle Winery, Balducci's Winery, Sugar Creek Winery, and Blumenhof Winery) Augusta and the surrounding area is also home to picturesque farms, lush vineyards, breathtaking scenery, as well as antique shops, small boutiques, restaurants, unique historical sites, and bed and breakfast inns.
A visit to Augusta will leave you with a memory that doesn't fade the minute you arrive home, rather, the time you spend together here, the things you see and do here, will stick with you for a long time to come.
A visit to Augusta Missouri will leave you with a memory that doesn't fade the minute you arrive home, rather, the time you spend together here, the things you see and do here, will stick with you for a long time to come.
www.augusta-chamber.org   (557 words)

  
 Welcome to Augusta, Georgia IMA Chapter   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Augusta IMA Chapter was chartered on January 1, 1968 with 51 charter members under the direction of chapter president James H. Odell.
Augusta is the home of Augusta State University, Paine College, Augusta Technical Institute and University of South Carolina at Aiken where IMA student chapters have been established in the past.
The Augusta Chapter was established to serve what area residents know as the Central Savannah River Area, which includes not only Augusta, but parts of eastern Georgia and western South Carolina including Aiken and North Augusta.
www.augustaima.org   (855 words)

  
 Augusta, Lady Gregory: biography and encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Isabella Augusta, Lady Gregory (15 March 1852–22 May 1932), née Isabella Augusta Persse, was an Irish (The Celtic language of Ireland) dramatist (Someone who writes plays) and folklorist (additional info and facts about folklorist).
Her mother, Frances Barry, was related to the Viscount Guillamore (additional info and facts about Viscount Guillamore), and her family home, Roxborough, was a 6,000 acre (24 km²) estate that was later burnt down during the Irish Civil War (additional info and facts about Irish Civil War).
She was educated at home, and her future career was strongly influenced by the family nurse, Mary Sheridan, a native Irish (The Celtic language of Ireland) speaker who introduced the young Isabella Augusta to the history and legends of the local area.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/a/au/augusta,_lady_gregory.htm   (2066 words)

  
 Augusta Genealogical Society
The plan is to have two projectors, one to show a scene from Augusta’s distant past, and another to show the same scene in a later timeframe.
Augusta in Vintage Postcards (1997) has 200 of his postcards that show images of Augusta in the first two decades of the twentieth century.
The small independent village of Summerville, which was later incorporated into Augusta as a neighborhood, held some of the area’s most historic sires: homes of Augustans who were prominent in state and national politics, and the property of the federal arsenal that is today the site of Augusta State University.
www.augustagensociety.org   (2244 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Port Augusta
At its inception the diocese was heavily burdened with debt and the Catholic population, numbering about 11,000, became much diminished owing to the periodical droughts to which a large portion of the diocese is subject.
The town of Port Augusta commands a splendid position at the head of Spencer's Gulf, overlooking which is the cathedral, a fine stone edifice.
Schools are maintained in 24 different places, the aggregate cost of salaries and general maintenance being estimated at £27,500 in the last twenty years, the original cost of the buildings at £18,250, or a total expenditure of £45,750 by the Catholic population, which, according to the census of 1901, is estimated at 11,953.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/12283d.htm   (897 words)

  
 Augusta Wisconsin Web
The Dells mill, and The Dells Mill museum is famous as an Augusta Wisconsin landmark.
Augusta WI is near Fall Creek, Wisconsin, Fairchild Wisconsin and Osseo Wisconsin.
Augusta Wisconsin resides in the region known as the Chippewa Valley and Indian Head Country.
www.augustawi.com   (592 words)

  
 Augusta State University Athletics
The Augusta State men’s golf fall season will undoubtedly serve as a learning experience for the young squad in 2006.
The 2005 Augusta State cross country team hit the course this season with something to prove.
Augusta State's Kristen Bragg carded her best round of the Dixie Amateur in the final round Thursday, shooting a five-over 76.
www.aug.edu /athletics   (745 words)

  
 Augusta Georgia Restaurants: Find Augusta Georgia Restaurants and Reviews Online
With more than 300 restaurants, Metropolitan Augusta, Georgia has dining possibilities for every taste and budget, from burgers to sushi.
Leading the pack for Southern home cooking, many Augusta restaurants cater to comfort food cravings with baskets of crusty cornbread along with well-seasoned collards, crunchy catfish and sides like squash casserole, all washed down by sweet iced tea.
DiningGuide Augusta, Georgia is part of MetroGuide Augusta, Georgia, offering guides to hotels, entertainment and more for the entire region.
augusta.diningguide.com   (297 words)

  
 Augusta, Georgia Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau
While Augusta is known worldwide for the Masters® and the coveted green jacket, you'll find that Georgia's second-oldest and second-largest city - also known as the "Garden City" of the South - is full of history, atmosphere, Southern charm, and activities to engage everyone's interest.
Canoe the river or the adjacent Augusta Canal.
Make the Augusta Visitor Information Center, located in the lobby of the Augusta Museum of History (6th Street between Broad and Reynolds), your first stop.
www.augustaga.org   (227 words)

  
 Masters, Augusta national, golf, masters 2004, augusta georgia, tiger woods, masters tournament, augusta golf, news, ...
In the middle of the most famous 365 acres in Georgia is a place even the most frequent Masters Tournament patron is not familiar with.
The famous grin of 2004 Masters champion Phil Mickelson might have baffled commentators and competitors as he lost or fell just short of the lead in major after major, but life gave him reasons to smile that golf never could.
Augusta Magazine presents Ones to Watch, a guide to the tournament's underdogs and favorites.
www.augusta.com   (469 words)

  
 Augusta, Western Australia : Your Window to Western Australia™   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Augusta is roughly 3.5 hours drive from Perth taking South-Western Highway (Route 1) and then Bussell Highway (Route 10) out of Busselton.
Augusta is the most south-westerly settlement in the state.
The first European 'settlers' in the area were the whalers and sealers who sought protection from the storms of the southern ocean.
augusta.west-oz.com   (508 words)

  
 Augusta Schools
Augusta Independent School is located in Augusta, KY, a scenic and historic village that sits on the banks of the beautiful Ohio River.(click on above title for more)
Augusta Schools' attendance committee is being lead by chairman, Sean Stewart.
Augusta Independent continues to find new ways to improve student learning and has factored two of its employees into the equation of success this year.
www.augusta.k12.ky.us   (204 words)

  
 Augusta Georgiana Molloy Motel
Welcome to Augusta’s Georgiana Molloy Motel, Augusta’s newest and most modern motel, the start of your journey into the wineries and natural attractions of the Augusta Margaret River wine region of Western Australia's beautiful South West.
Centrally located, within easy walking distance of Augusta’s shops and café’s, you will find that Augusta’s Georgiana Molloy is the perfect home away from home for your stay.
Whether you seek a quiet time away, romantic interlude, celebrate a special occasion, a fun family holiday or simply wish to unwind, Augusta’s Georgiana Molloy Motel is a place for all seasons… wine tasting, whale watching, bush walking, wildflower season or aquatic pursuits in summer, the Georgiana Molloy Motel a year-round holiday destination.
www.augustaaccommodation.com.au   (170 words)

  
 Welcome to the Augusta Canal
to harness the water and power of the Savannah River, the Augusta Canal offers history, recreation and unique experiences along its 8.5 miles of towpath and waterway.
Enjoy the Augusta Canal on foot, by bicycle, canoe or kayak.
Call the Augusta Canal marketing department to discuss your event.
www.augustacanal.com   (210 words)

  
 THE CHURCH IN AUGUSTA - Lovers of Jesus affiliated with local churches, Watchman Nee, Witness Lee (Splash Page)
The church in Augusta, Georgia warmly welcomes you.
Based on the oneness of all the Christians in Augusta we meet as the church in Augusta.
We are in fellowship with over 2,000 local churches worldwide to express the one Body of Christ.
www.churchinaugusta.org   (172 words)

  
 Remax Augusta.com
Strategically situated along the banks of the Savannah River, Augusta is the second largest and oldest city in Georgia.
Education includes Augusta State University as well as The Medical College of Georgia and other nearby colleges and universities.
Oh, and by the way, Augusta also stages one of the most prestigious golf tournaments in the world at the Augusta National Golf Club.
www.remax-augusta-ga.com   (284 words)

  
 Learn more about Isabella Augusta Gregory in the online encyclopedia.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Learn more about Isabella Augusta Gregory in the online encyclopedia.
Isabella Augusta Gregory (1852-1932), better known simply as Lady Gregory, was an Irish dramatist.
She was born Isabella Augusta Persse in Roxborough, County Galway.
www.onlineencyclopedia.org /i/is/isabella_augusta_gregory.html   (157 words)

  
 Gazette Live
Sabrina Adams sat on the lap of Santa Claus last weekend at the Bisagno Family Free Holiday Show in the Augusta Theatre.
Monday night action by the Augusta City Council has the ball officially rolling toward a community vote on a one-cent sales tax proposal.
Beer licenses for the year ahead have been approved for three business selling for consumption on premises and five not for carry-out only.
www.augustagazette.com   (141 words)

  
 Welcome to the Augusta Focus: Serving Metro Augusta, South Carolina, and the CSRA
On the day before he is suppose to report to a federal prison to serve a 10 year sentence, former state senator Charles Walker says he feels good and has a cheerful outlook.
Walker is a co-founder and honorary chairman of the CSRA Classic which hosts a series of events such as a pee-wee softball game, Battle of the Bands, a football game and a step show during the fall each year since 1993.
The Augusta Focus encourages short, concise letters to the editor and opinion articles from the public.
www.augustafocus.com   (1447 words)

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