AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Greater Augusta Arts Council held a ribbon-cutting and community presentation of the latest Golden Blocks Project mural.

This was in partnership with the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History, Augusta Housing and Community Development/City of Augusta, Destination Augusta and building owner Denzel Robinson.

“Heroes at Home and Abroad: African Americans in the Military during the Golden Blocks Era, 1898–1945” was created by local artist Theron Cartwright.

New mural joins the art scene in downtown Augusta

Local artist Baruti Tucker and Augusta leaders cut the ribbon on the new piece.

The event took place at 1134 Laney Walker Blvd on Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The artwork is part of an ongoing series celebrating Augusta’s African American her

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