Augusta, GA

New Golden Blocks sculpture unveiled as salute to heritage

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2 years ago

May 30, 2024

New Golden Blocks sculpture unveiled as salute to heritage

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A ribbon-cutting was held Thursday for the “Pillars of the Golden Blocks” sculpture at the Twiggs Circle roundabout.

The sculpture was created by Ashley Gray as a symbol of unity, resilience and cultural richness.

Inspired by Leslie J. Pollard Sr.’s book “Segregated Doctoring,” the sculpture is meant to embody the spirit of collaboration and community upliftment.

The vision for the artwork was fostered by the Lucy Craft Laney Museum and the Committee for the Golden Blocks.

Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson talked about how the symbol of unity and resilience can help foster that in Augusta.

“This means a lot for the area we take, an area that is so rich in history where we get to highlight people that have contributed so much to our history and legacy,” said Johnson. “Encourage everyone from Augusta to come out and see it.”

In addition, representatives from the Augusta Housing Authority worked closely with residents from Allen Homes, Powell Pointe and MM Scott to ensure a consensus in the selection of this piece.

Funding was provided by the Georgia Rehabilitation Institute.

The Golden Blocks were a part of downtown Augusta that was the core of the Black business community.

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Augusta, GA

From Augusta roots to Nighthawks leader: Nolan Belcher comes home

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12 hours ago

March 29, 2026

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From Augusta roots to Nighthawks leader: Nolan Belcher comes home

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- Augusta University baseball is in a three-game series matchup against the University of North Georgia.

AU is currently down in the series 0-2 after a close loss Friday and a loss Saturday.

But we aren’t focusing on the Jags, we’re going to take a look at North Georgia’s head coach, Nolan Belcher.

He is an Augusta native who began his career at Greenbrier and Augusta Christian.

He won three state championships, which then led him to play for the South Carolina Gamecocks.

There he won back-to-back national championships and finished runner up in 2012.

His coaching career began after that where he eventually joined the Peach belt Confrence, coaching at USCA and GCSU.

Now in his first season as head coach for the Nighthawks, he is happy to come home and coach in front of his friends and family.

“I’m very fortunate that I got family that, one is still around and they can come watch me do what I love. And, they’ve shown me, nothing but support throughout my whole coaching career and even back on my playing dates are very thankful and appreciative for everything they’ve done for me.”

AU and UNG will have their final series match on Sunday.

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