The Greater Augusta Arts Council in partnership with the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History, Augusta Housing and Community Development/City of Augusta, the Porter Fleming Foundation, and building owner Denzel Robinson of Fresh Startz & SOAR , are thrilled to announce the ribbon-cutting ceremony and community presentation of the newest Golden Blocks Project mural addition: “Golden Blocks: A Community Built on the Shoulders of Giants” by local artist Theron Cartwright.

The event, originally scheduled for Friday, January 24, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. was postponed out of concern for the health and safety of speakers, guests, vendors and staff due to inclement weather. The new date for this celebration will be on March 7, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. The ceremony will be followed by the Fresh Startz Grand Opening at 1134 Laney Walker Blvd in Augusta, GA until 1:00 p.m.

The vision for this extraordinary artwork was fostered by the Lucy Craft Laney Museum and the Committee for the Golden Blocks, who played instrumental roles in coordinating this effort. It is the newest in a series of public artworks created to honor Augusta’s African American heritage in the historic Laney-Walker and Bethlehem neighborhood. In addition, representatives from the Porter Fleming Foundation, who generously funded this large-scale mural as part of their commitment to supporting the arts and culture initiatives in Augusta, worked closely with the project development committee.

We are excited to unveil “Golden Blocks: A Community Built on the Shoulders of Giants”, which highlights the strength and vibrancy of our community. This project celebrates our rich cultural heritage and represents a collaborative effort to enhance our cityscape. The ribbon-cutting ceremony and community presentation will be graced by the presence of esteemed local community leaders, family members of the honored individuals, artist Theron Cartwright, and invited guests and friends.