AGS Highlights Local Artists for Fourth Quarter!

Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) is excited to provide the traveling public with amazing works of art from one local artist for the final quarter of the year.


The AGS Art Committee selected this artist to highlight their talents in the commercial terminal building for the fourth quarter of the year. The airport is the perfect venue to have artwork viewed by thousands of travelers, as well as showcase the talent of the local art community.


Bruce McElya, from Aiken, South Carolina, has extensive experience in photography. A graduate from Texas Tech. University, Bruce earned a degree in Civil Engineering and Telecommunications. In 1974 he began his commercial photography business shooting large format ektachromes for architects. His work was featured in Architectural Record and Architectural Digest.

Mr. McElya began shooting black and whites to be sold in galleries. He likes to focus on nature and wildlife. One collection of work focuses on a family of swans from the Colorado River that runs through the Grand Canyon.

You can see Bruce’s work in the gate area October through December.

For more information on these artists and the AGS Art Program, please read more here.

AGS Concession Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal Consultation Meeting

In compliance with the Federal Regulations, 49 CFR Part 23, the Airport is in the process of developing its FY 2023-FY 2025 Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) program goal update.

We are soliciting input and feedback from representatives of minority and women-owned businesses to assist the Airport in the establishment of its ACDBE goals. We invite you to participate in a meeting to discuss the proposed goals, as well as the availability of potential
ACDBEs at the Augusta Regional Airport, opportunities for ACDBEs, and the Airport’s effort to increase ACDBE participation.

We sincerely hope that you or your representative will attend this meeting to assist the Airport in our ongoing efforts to implement an effective ACDBE program.

For questions or additional information, please contact Risa Bingham, Finance Director/DBELO at 706.798.3236,or RBingham@augustaga.gov.

This will be a free event.

Please register through Eventbrite by clicking the link below.

The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the meeting.

When: Monday, September 26, 2022

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EDT

Location: Virtual via Zoom

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Augusta Regional Airport Hosts Third Annual Meet-a-Machine Benefitting Childhood Cancer Awareness!

Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) is proud to host the Third Annual Meet-a-Machine benefitting the Children’s Hospital of Georgia.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. According to the National Cancer Institute, there will be an estimated 10,470 new cases of children, from birth to age 14, diagnosed with different forms of cancer each year.

The Meet-a-Machine is a family event that provides the public the opportunity to see, touch, and learn about multiple types of vehicles. These vehicles include emergency response vehicles, planes, aircraft equipment, construction equipment, and much more. The event is designed to raise funds to support the research into the causes, prevention, diagnosis, treatments, and cures of childhood cancers.

“We are grateful for the Augusta Regional Airport’s continued support of the Children’s Hospital of Georgia,” said Kelsey McCullough, CMN Philanthropy Coordinator. “The funds raised by this organization greatly impact our patients.”

“We are, once again, honored to host the “Meet a Machine” event and to do our small part to highlight the impacts of pediatric cancer and the important and outstanding work the Children’s Hospital of Georgia does in this space,” said Herbert L. Judon, Jr., Airport Executive Director. “We are appreciative of the many individuals and organizations that display their “machines” for this event. It is heartwarming to see the patience and kindness these individuals convey when children interact with their “machines”. “As you travel through AGS you will also see a display of gold pinwheels at the entrance of the Airport. These are a small recognition of those lost or battling cancer.”

Meet-a-Machine will be held on September 17th from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. by Hangar One at Augusta Regional Airport. Tickets are $5 per adult. Children 12 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased at https://flyags.ticketleap.com/meet-a-machine-2022/

This event would not be possible without the support of our sponsors; Children’s Hospital of Georgia, Portable Services, Textron, Chick-f-la, Coke-a-Cola, iHeart Media, Cakes by Rosemary’s Daughters, The Bearded Chef, Bay & Scrap, River City Coffee, and Prime Time Bar & Grille.

AGS Highlights Local Artists for Third Quarter!

Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) is excited to provide the traveling public with amazing works of art from two local artists for the third quarter of the year.

The AGS Art Committee selected these two artists to highlight their talents in the commercial terminal building for the third quarter of the year. The airport is the perfect venue to have artwork viewed by thousands of travelers, as well as showcase the talent of the local art community.

Candice Henderson, of Augusta Georgia, is a self-taught artist who began her work in 2008. Her art depicts the bold outlook of beautiful natural hair rocking Black Women and vibrant Afro-Centric images. Her goal is to offer Black Women and Girls a selection of art and products they can literally see themselves in.

Terrance L. Washington, of Blackville, South Carolina, is the founder and CEO of the Blackville Music & Arts Festival. His visual art and photography is recognized across the South East. He is a teacher in the public schools and at various art camps. He is a graduate from the Art Institute in Charlotte, and South Carolina State University.

For more information on these artists and the AGS Art Program, please read more here.

AGS Highlights Local Artists this Spring!

Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) is excited to provide the traveling public with amazing works of art and live performances this spring!
The AGS Art Committee selected several, still and performance, artists to highlight this Spring and during Masters™ Week.

The airport is the perfect venue to highlight the local art community. These artists are given the opportunity to showcase their talent to thousands of people traveling through the airport. Two 2D artists will have their works hung in the gate area of the commercial terminal.

Gretchen Hash-Heffner is a watercolor artist from Aiken South Carolina. Gretchen grew up in Pennsylvania and loves to work with all mediums and subject matter.

Ansleigh Youngblood is a recent graduate of Grovetown High School. She loves to be creative and traveled to Italy to study communications and art.

Tim McSherry was selected to have his 3D work displayed in the airports private, general aviation, terminal. Tim is a sculpturer who grew up in Colorado but now lives in Evans Ga. He began his career sculpting and selling candles all over the country. He also has a passion for graphic arts and design.

Musicians from across the region will also provide entertainment to those traveling through the airport during Masters week, April 4th – April 11th. These artists will perform in the gate area for those awaiting their departing flight during various times throughout the day.

The musicians scheduled include; Javonne Jones, Bill Karp, Matt Dahlheimer, Fred Williams, Berita& Roger, Phaze 360, Adam Thompson Harris, and John Hobbs.

“The Airport is pleased to provide the venue to highlight many of our local artists and performers” said Herbert L. Judon Jr., Airport Executive Director. “Their works will undoubtedly provide entertainment, enjoyment, and cement a memorable experience for visitors transiting through the Airport. We are truly blessed to have such artistic talent in the Greater Augusta Area.”

For more information on the Augusta Regional Airport Art Program and these artists, please read more here.

Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) invites you to the Airport Rescue Grant Concession Relief Stakeholder Meeting.

Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) invites you to the Airport Rescue Grant Concession Relief Stakeholder Meeting.

On March 11, 2021, the President signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) (ARPA). Section 7102 of ARPA provides approximately $8 billion in economic relief to airports to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, including relief from rent and minimum annual guarantees (MAG) for eligible airport concessions at primary airports.

The funds are coming directly from the U.S. Treasury’s General Fund to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. FAA’s Office of Airports will administer these grant funds to airport sponsors.

AGS received $4.4 million including $283,134 for Concession Relief.

AGS apportioned the money to its in-terminal concessions that met the eligibility criteria in accordance with Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program (ACRGP) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) dated November 24, 2021 https://www.faa.gov/airports/crrsaa/media/ACRGP-FAQs-20211124.pdf. The purpose of the meeting is to inform the apportioned amount and the methodology/formula to the Airport Non-Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) concessions as well as to discuss questions and concerns that may arise.

We welcome your participation.

Date: Friday, April 8, 2022
Time: 10:00

Augusta Regional Airport is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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AGS Prepares for Masters Week 2022!

“For hire” ground transportation vehicles: The Masters generates significant numbers of “for hire” ground transportation operators that are not normally permitted at the Airport. As part of AGS’s curb enforcement operation and for equitable business practices, these operators will be required to pay (by credit or debit card) a nominal trip fee of $2.00, and will be directed to a designated parking lot adjacent to the main terminal building. This is the same fee imposed for year-round “for hire” commercial ground vehicle operators. Airport permitted or year-round “for hire” commercial ground vehicle operators will continue to operate as normal.

These protocols extend to “for profit” enterprises that enter the premises for the sole purpose of picking up passengers i.e. taxies, limousines, hotel/motel shuttle services, hospitality transportation services, etc.
New Amenities for 2022: As part of the Airport’s “Advancing. Growing. Stronger” (AGS) Campaign, this year customers will experience many upgrades such as the recently renovated baggage claim area and automated exit lane equipment.

Flight Offerings: In addition to regularly scheduled destinations, Washington D.C., Dallas, Charlotte, and Atlanta. Delta and American Airlines will offer additional direct flights to and from Augusta during the week of the Masters. This year’s itinerary includes direct service to and from New York, Miami, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, and for the first time at AGS, Austin.

“As the primary aviation gateway to Augusta, we are diligently preparing for the 2022 Masters™ and excited for the prospects of a full event,” said Herbert L. Judon Jr., Airport Executive Director. ” Albeit a very busy time, we are privileged to provide facilities and services for our visitors as well as local customers who choose to take advantage of the expanded Masters™ Week flight offerings.”

APR Grant Concession Relief Fund

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Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) invites you to the Airport Rescue Grant Concession Relief Stakeholder Meeting.

On March 11, 2021, the President signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) (ARPA). Section 7102 of ARPA provides approximately $8 billion in economic relief to airports to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, including relief from rent and minimum annual guarantees (MAG) for eligible airport concessions at primary airports.

The funds are coming directly from the U.S. Treasury’s General Fund to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. FAA’s Office of Airports will administer these grant funds to airport sponsors.

AGS received $4.4 million including $283,134 for Concession Relief. AGS apportioned the money to its in-terminal concessions that met the eligibility criteria in accordance with Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program (ACRGP) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) dated November 24, 2021 https://www.faa.gov/airports/crrsaa/media/ACRGP-FAQs-20211124.pdf. The purpose of the meeting is to inform the apportioned amount and the methodology/formula to the Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) concessions as well as to discuss questions and concerns that may arise.

We welcome your participation.

Date: Monday, March 7, 2022
Time: 10:00

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