out_here04 Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 (edited) I sent this news item to tbird already: Tbird, I'm just the messenger, but I heard something on the news this morning regarding a proposed home for homeless veterans, I believe near an existing large building near the Charlie Norwood VAMC in Augusta, GA. I can't find it yet on their website or in the local newspaper, the Augusta Chronicle, or the other affiliates yet. The "Uptown VA" in the following report is the Charlie Norwood VAMC in Augusta, Georgia, off of Wrightsboro Road. This short report doesn't go into whether the VA, itself, is behind the plan. From NBC Augusta, Channel 26, Morning News, April 21, 2010: "Last night Augusta commissioners put talks on hold for a project that would provide a home to homeless veterans. Commissioners heard plans to re-construct an old building for homeless veterans on Maryland Avenue, near the Uptown VA. But some neighbors oppose the plan. Opponents say the area already has too much traffic and the plan could pose a safety issue for children.A decision should be made by the commission at their next meeting which is in two weeks." Edited April 21, 2010 by out_here04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
out_here04 Posted April 22, 2010 Author Share Posted April 22, 2010 http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/governme...ed?v=1271806197 an Augusta Chronicle story on the issue. I sent this news item to tbird already: Tbird, I'm just the messenger, but I heard something on the news this morning regarding a proposed home for homeless veterans, I believe near an existing large building near the Charlie Norwood VAMC in Augusta, GA. I can't find it yet on their website or in the local newspaper, the Augusta Chronicle, or the other affiliates yet. The "Uptown VA" in the following report is the Charlie Norwood VAMC in Augusta, Georgia, off of Wrightsboro Road. This short report doesn't go into whether the VA, itself, is behind the plan. From NBC Augusta, Channel 26, Morning News, April 21, 2010: "Last night Augusta commissioners put talks on hold for a project that would provide a home to homeless veterans. Commissioners heard plans to re-construct an old building for homeless veterans on Maryland Avenue, near the Uptown VA. But some neighbors oppose the plan. Opponents say the area already has too much traffic and the plan could pose a safety issue for children.A decision should be made by the commission at their next meeting which is in two weeks." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Commander Bob Posted April 23, 2010 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted April 23, 2010 "Last night Augusta commissioners put talks on hold for a project that would provide a home to homeless veterans. Commissioners heard plans to re-construct an old building for homeless veterans on Maryland Avenue, near the Uptown VA. But some neighbors oppose the plan. Opponents say the area already has too much traffic and the plan could pose a safety issue for children.A decision should be made by the commission at their next meeting which is in two weeks." A motion to delay.... Good luck ATL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Testvet Posted April 23, 2010 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted April 23, 2010 the area is near the old VA hospital just a block or two away and is within walking distance of daniel village shopping etc buses etc a great place for a homeless center except for the NIMBY's anywhere but my back yard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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