The Builders Association in conjunction with Jake Ivey of J.W. Ivey and associates presents the 1st annual dream home in Augusta, Ga. River Island was the neighborhood selected to host this years event and it seems to be the perfect choice. To find out more about the dream home as well as the different trade partners associated with this years event, please visit www.dreamhomeaugusta.com The event will be open July 31st - August 24th Thursdays - Saturdays 10am - 6pm Sundays 12 noon - 6pm Cost for this event is only $10.00 per day   Don't forgot to visit it online @ www.dreamhomeaugusta.com See you at the Dream Home 07/31/2008

Prestigious River Island will play host to this years 1st Dream Home in Columbia County. Go to www.dreamhomeaugusta.com to view pictures of the progress and get show date and times. This years home was built by Jake Ivey of J.W. Ivey and Associates. This years charity recipient will be The Family Y. The Family Y is in the process of raising money to construct a handicapped accessable ball-field for our area. To learn more about the Dream Home and The Family Y ball field, Please visit the Dream Home website. 07/20/2008

The Builders Association of Metro Augusta, inc in conjuction with Jake Ivey of J.W.Ivey and Associates is holding the first dream home in Columbia County in River Island. The home will be beautifully decorated and Energy Star certified with the latest architechural styles and design concepts. The house will be open on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10am - 6pm and Sundays 12 - 6pm and will run from July 31st thru August 24. To find out more about the home and where to purchase your ticket, please go to www.dreamhomeaugusta.com This years charity recipient will be The Family Y. It is sure to be something to remember. See you there......................... 07/18/2008

I have been in Columbia County for 30 years and still remember going to Clarks Hill Lake in the summer. For those of you who don't know yet, the long time residents of the county know how long someone has been here depending on what they call the lake. I remember when Columbia and Belair roads were both two lanes. Does anyone know where West General store was? We have seen many changes over the years, most of them for the best. I don't know of anywhere else that can compare to the quality of life that Columbia County can offer. Whether you are new to the area or been here longer than me, I know you have already experienced much of what the county offers. Looking back, I can't think of anywhere that could have been better to have been raised or to possibly raise my own children. While we... 07/16/2008