
Friends, As we move into the weekend, I once again wanted to share with you some insight into what has no doubt been an historic week for Augusta. On Monday, I had the pleasure of eating lunch with Bill Burke, the organizer of the Ironman Augusta 70.3...

Deke Copenhaver As we go through the budgeting process, citizen input is very important to us. I invite all Augusta residents to take the budget survey and be a part of the process.
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The City of Augusta is interested in receiving feedback from the community regarding the 2010 Budget. By completing this survey you agree that you are a Richmond County resident at least 18 years of age or older. ...

Deke Copenhaver The ongoing investment at Fort Gordon has a tremendously positive impact on our local economy.
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Torrence Williams Thanks for the weekly updates and I pray augusta's comissioners will not hinder any more growth to our fine city.

Deke Copenhaver This speaks to the spirit of our community. That this much money could be raised locally in the midst of this economy is inspiring. Many thanks to all involved for making this happen and especially to my old friend and mentor Boone.
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Sherrell Thanks for your support of Georgia Transplant Foundation's Concert (ZAC BROWN) on November 12. GTF helps many transplant candidates and recipients in our community. Hope you have made your decision regarding becoming an organ/tissue/eye donor at www.donatelifegeorgia.org! See you at the preparty and the concert!

Deke Copenhaver Another good sign for our local economy.
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A new restaurant opens in Augusta. The owner talked to WJBF News Channel 6’s Paige Tucker about opening in this economy.

Friends, I wanted to once again share with you some of the highlights of the past week in our community. On Sunday, we played host to a Cyclocross event at Lake Olmstead. The event had 170 participants with 159 of them coming from out of town...

Deke Copenhaver I love Paul Stanley's comment about our VA Medical Center: "You have this amazing facility here and it's almost a secret," he said. "It shouldn't be a secret. It should be a model, the template for facilities like this."
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Deke Copenhaver Augusta is truly blessed to have Cal as an investor in, and advocate for, our community. He is simply one of the finest men I've ever met.
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Deke Copenhaver is extremely proud of Kathryn McCormick and her success on "So You Think You Can Dance". She's given Augusta some shout outs and we need to show her our support (plus her mom and I have known each other since junior high)!

Tammy Cox Burdeaux
Deke,
Standdown was awesome. I saw you, but never got to leave our little spot. Finally after approx 135 flu shots, we got a break!!!!What a great event. We are already planning for next year and will need more of everything!!

Deke Copenhaver Another recognition from BusinessWeek hot off the presses. We rank number 23 on their list of the Forty Strongest U.S. Metro Economies. Very nice.
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