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International Day of Peace

Caroline Ashe Your Source in Augusta, GA Real Estate September 21st, 2012

Did you know that today, September 21st is the International Day of Peace?

I’m told by others that I’m a harmony seeker and it took me many years and conversations to realize they were right. I do seek to be in harmony with friends and family and in my career. So when I read that today was International Day of Peace (a.k.a Peace Day), I knew I would need to get the word out!

To me peace does not mean no act of war or violence. To have true peace you need to be at peace in spirit, in words and in action within your self and with others. Today, will you join me and finding your own peace within your life? Is there an area that needs resolution? Is there a kind word that needs to be said? Finding your own peace will allow you to help make peace in others and in the world.

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The Augusta Greenjackets – A Family Hit

Caroline Ashe Your Source in Augusta, GA Real Estate April 28th, 2012

Augusta GA is not only know for the Masters Golf Tournament, it also has a rich long history with baseball.  Augusta’s had many minor league baseball teams over the last 123 years! The Augusta Greenjackets baseball games are a local family favorite!

The Augusta Greenjackets Schedule

Not having a team for 25 years Augusta was without a baseball teams until members of the South Atlantic League, the  then Augusta Pirates brought baseball back to Augusta in 1988. The team was renamed the Augusta Greenjackets and moved to it’s home at Lake Olmstead Stadium. The Greenjackets are affiliated with the San Fransisco Giants currently and prior to 2005 where affiliated with the Boston Red Sox.

  

The ball park is nice, clean and has something for any type of fan! Thirsty Thursday is a crowd pleaser with draft and sodas being only $1. Lake Olmstead Stadium has 3 seating options general admission which is bleacher seating, reserved seats which are actual seats and box seats. Cost of seats are minimal ranging from $7-$10. 

Augusta Greenjackets Daily Promotions:

SUNDAYS: Kids Eat Free! All kids under 12 receive a free small hot dog, small soda and bag of chips with paid ticket presented by The Augusta Chronicle.

MONDAYS:Feed Your Face Mondays (new for 2012): All fans can enjoy unlimited amounts of select items from ballpark concession stands from the time gates open until the end of the 6th inning. Each week’s Feed Your Face menu will be announced on the team’s website and on Facebook.

TUESDAYS: Two-For-Tuesdays: Fans can enjoy two-for-one pricing on soft drinks and draft beers throughout the ballgame!

WEDNESDAYS:Baseball Bingo – Play Baseball Bingo for FREE and win some great prizes from BI-LO and the GreenJackets.

THURSDAYS: Thirsty Thursday – $1 small beers and small sodas presented by The Library.

My daughter and I love watching the Augusta Greenjackets and I think you will find it’s something that can be done without breaking the bank!

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The Historical Partridge Inn in Augusta, GA

Caroline Ashe Your Source in Augusta, GA Real Estate April 12th, 2012

When people think of the south and Augusta, GA, they think hospotality and a slightly lower pace. The Partridge Inn is Augusta’s best example of both! The historic landmark has a rich history as “The Grand Hotel of the Classic South” hosting presidents, dignateries and well-to-do Northerners (know as ‘snowbirds’ in their time) in it’s hayday in the early 1900′s.

Located in Augusta, GA’s on the ’hill’ in the popular Summerville neighborhood at 2110 Walton Way Augusta, GA 30904 www.partridgeinn.com 706-737-8888

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Today The Partridge Inn offers award-winning dining, beautiful unique hotel accommodations and southern hospitality service. The Partridge Inn also offers many meeting rooms for community events and wedding or special occasion gatherings. Outdoor venues like The Partridge Inn’s Courtyard and Penthouse Sun Deck are popular spots for local events that need a WOW factor! 

The Partridge Inn offers:

  • 145 Rooms and Suites
  • Quarter mile of verandas and balconies
  • Swimming pool and fitness center
  • Golf privileges at Augusta’s best golf courses

Dates in The Partridge Inn’s History:

  • 1836 – built as a private residence
  • 1892 purchased by Morris Partridge, a visitor to Augusta from the North
  • 1910 – large renovation takes place adding 60 rooms
  • 1980′s – The Partridge Inn was slated for demolition, but after the Augusta community fought along side activist, politicians and investor, the historic Augusta landmark was saved.
  • 2006 – muitimillion dollar renovation completed

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Remembering Pearl Harbor

Caroline Ashe Your Source in Augusta, GA Real Estate December 7th, 2011

                                           

Today we commemorate the 70th anniversary of the massive air attack on the U. S. base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.  On this day in 1941, 2,500 American lives were lost, 1,000 were wounded, and 18 American ships and nearly 300 airplanes were destroyed…in less than two hours.   Twenty-three sets of brothers died aboard the USS Arizona.  Today we remember and honor all of those who lost their lives.

70 years after its demise, the USS Arizona continues to spill up to 9 quarts of oil into the harbor each day.

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Augusta GA Area 9/11 Remembrance Events

Caroline Ashe Your Source in Augusta, GA Real Estate September 9th, 2011

As the days draw closer I can only hope that we all take a moment and reflect on our lives, the lives of those we love and the lives of perfect strangers that are effect by our nation’s worst tragedy- September 11th.

Here are a few 9/11 remembrance events in our area:

Saturday, September 10th – 7pm   Remembering 9/11 Concert  Columbia County Amphitheater

Sunday, September 11th – 9am  Richmond County 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony  Augusta Commons Downtown

Sunday, September 11th – 6pm  9/11 Memorial Concert  First Baptist Church of Augusta

Monday, September 12th – 11am  9/11 Ceremony  Augusta State University

The 10th anniversary of 9/11 will open many wounds for our country, but we learned our country is strong and made up of great people from all walks of life that proudly call themselves Americans. Raise your flags high and remember….

The Appleby Library in Augusta, GA’s Summerville Historic District

Caroline Ashe Your Source in Augusta, GA Real Estate July 8th, 2011

One of the beauties of Augusta, GA is it’s larger city feel married with it’s small town atmosphere. I’m not from Augusta, GA originally, but I learned very fast that generations upon generations have made their homes here and every one’s related or they’ve grown up together. Augusta is a perfect mix of new and old.

One of my favorite parts of town is the Summerville area or ‘The Hill’ as it’s locally referred to. The streets are tree lined and the older historic homes decorate the lanes with their architecture, color and style. In the heart of Summerville at the corner of Walton Way and Johns Road sits theThe Appleby Library.

The Appleby Library wasn’t always a library, bet you could have guessed that. Built in 1830 the grand Greek-revival style mansion has been the home  judges and prominent residents, including two mayors of the city. The Appleby Library was donated to the city council in 1954 by the Appleby family to be used as a library. The Appleby Library has many community outreaches including a free concert series in the summer knows as “Evenings at the Appleby” one of my favorite summer activities. The pictures below were taken this past Tuesday at the last concert of the summer featuring the Fort Gordon Jazz Band, THEY ROCKED! Another Appleby Library favorite is the cellar book sale held twice a year, wonderful reads for cheap cheap cheap!

The Appleby Library Augusta, GA

2011 "Evenings at the Appleby"The Appleby Library in Augusta, GA Summervill Historic District

If you are in Augusta and find yourself in Summerville, take your time, wonder through the streets and stop in for a visit at The Appleby Library!

As a lover of all things Augusta, I’d love to answer any questions you may have about real estate or the area in general. I’m excited to help! Call me directly at 706-589-1360 .

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