Augusta, GA
Augusta Transit gets $12 million to buy 6 more electric buses

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Augusta is getting some federal money to boost its fleet of electric buses.
Augusta Transit announced Tuesday that the Federal Transit Administration awarded the agency a $12 million grant to purchase six clean-energy battery electric buses, charging equipment and infrastructure, and a bus simulator to train employees.
This comes two years after the city won a $6 million grant to buy five electric buses that are set for delivery in 2025.
The next six buses from this latest grant will arrive in 2027.
They’ll join six new diesel buses purchased through an even earlier grant and delivered a year ago.
Just days ago, the agency got a $1.7 million grant to design a new “state of the art” transfer facility.
The $12 million grant, together with a local match of $2 million, will let Augusta Transit replace and upgrade aging buses and strengthen workforce development with the training simulator, the agency said.

This grant is the largest single federal award in Augusta Transit’s 50-year history and was a joint effort between project partners GILLIG, EO Charging Inc., FAAC Inc., and the Center for Transportation and Environment, as well as Augusta’s Office of the Administrator.
GILLIG is the supplier of the five earlier electric buses as well as the diesel ones.
“We appreciate all the support shown for Augusta Transit as we continue to improve transit service for the future,” Augusta Transit Director Sharon Dottery said.
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Augusta, GA
Augusta University Spirit Teams Announce 2025-26 Cheer and Dance Tryouts Set for April 25-27 – Augusta University

AUGUSTA, GA – Augusta University’s Spirit Teams are excited to announce tryouts for the 2025-2026 Cheer and Dance Teams! Tryouts will take place from April 25-27 2025, and all participants must attend all three days to be considered for the team.
Tryout Details:
Dates: April 25-27, 2025
Location: Christenberry Fieldhouse
Tryout Fee: $25 (non-refundable)
Contact Email: spiritteams@augusta.edu
Dance Team Requirements: Double turn, leaps, and a calypso. (Highly preferred Skills: Aerials, Turning disks, kip ups, headsprings, turns in second, or other unique jumps and tumbling)
Dance Team Tryout Material: Sideline dance, two mini routines, a spirit routine, and a 30 second solo showcasing unique skills. (Every person trying out will have the same music, that will be released after registration closes)
Cheer Team Requirements: Stunts: Extension lib, pop-offs, full downs, extension press to lib with a full down. (No required tumbling skills, but running and standing tumbling are highly preferred)
Cheer Team Tryout Material: 2 cheers, a spirit routine, and the fight song. (Skills will be showcased during the tryout)
The tryout schedule will be released soon. Participants should be prepared to showcase their skills, learn new material, and demonstrate their school spirit and teamwork.
Augusta University’s Cheer and Dance Teams are a dynamic part of the university’s athletic and school spirit programs. Team members have the opportunity to represent AU at athletic events, competitions, and community engagements throughout the year.
We welcome all interested students to join us for this exciting opportunity! If your unable to make it but interested in trying out, let us know! For questions or further details, please reach out to spiritteams@augusta.edu.
Augusta, GA
Historic First Baptist Church will stay standing for now

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Archer Capital Group acquires Homewood Suites by Hilton Augusta

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