HOW TO SUBMIT A PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

The Augusta Chronicle prints notices of events in several sections of the newspaper. Two of the most popular publications for event listings are: Applause! A weekly guide to arts and entertainment. Appears every Friday. Neighbors sections highlighting local news and events. They include Richmond County Neighbors (Thursdays), North Augusta Neighbors (Thursdays), Carolina Neighbors (Wednesdays and Sundays) and Columbia County News-Times (Wednesdays and Sundays).   Notices of events should be submitted in writing (via e-mail, snail mail or FAX) three to four weeks prior to event for maximum publicity. Two weeks before event is also acceptable. Announcements should include: Name of event, and a brief description Date and time of event Location (name of facility or venue, and street address) Ticket prices. A phone number and contact name for more information. Please indicate if this name and number may be published. SEND ANNOUNCEMENTS TO: The Augusta Chronicle Newsroom P.O. Box 1928 Augusta, GA 30903-1928 ATTENTION: Applause calendar, Neighbors calendar, etc. FAX: (706) 722-7403 To have your event included in THE COLUMBIA COUNTY NEWS TIMES (Wednesdays and Sundays), send to: Columbia County News Times Events Calendar 4143 Suite B Columbia Road Martinez, GA 30907 PHONE: (706) 868-1222 ext. 115 or 106 FAX: (706) 868-9824   Depending on the event, it may also be helpful to send your event notice directly to one or more of the editors listed below, and then follow up with a phone call. The main newspaper phone number is 724-0851. Section Editor Phone #    Anniversaries News Assistant 823-3220 Birth Announcements News Assistant 823-3220 Books Tharon Giddens Features Editor 823-3347 Business News (New Business Promotions, Seminars, etc) Tim Rausch Business Editor 823-3486 Church News Kelly Jasper Religion writer 823-3552 Comics Tharon Giddens Features Editor 823-3347 Community News (Awards, Reunions, Student Awards) Bill Kirby Metro Editor 823-3344 Engagements Judith Green Advertising 828-3844 Entertainment Events Steven Uhles Entertainment Writer 823-3626 Family Tharon Giddens Features Editor 823-3347 Food Tharon Giddens Features Editor 823-3347 Gardening Tharon Giddens Features Editor 823-3228 Health Tom Corwin Science & medicine writer 823-3213 Today's Home Tharon Giddens Features Editor 823-3347 News Tips (Crime Politics, Government, Etc.) Bill Kirby Metro Editor 823-3344 Neighbors Section Bill Norton Weekend Editor 823-3344 Obituaries Phone- 823-3351 Fax- 823-3588 Photos Sean Moores Photo Lab Manager 823-3309 Public Service Announcements (Fund-Raiser, Charity & Educational Events, Blood Drives, Etc.) News Assistant 823-3220 Puzzles Tharon Giddens Features Editor 823-3347 Seniors Tharon Giddens Features Editor 823-3347 Sports John Boyette Sports Editor 823-3337 Sports Noah Feit Weekend Sports Editor 823-3349 FAX 823-3408 Travel Tharon Giddens Features Editor 823-3347 Teen Issues Sarah Day Owen Generations & Diversity Reporter 823-3223 Television Tharon Giddens Features Editor 823-3347 Wedding Announcements Advertising 828-3844 Weekday News Bill Kirby Metro Editor 823-3344 Weekend News Preston Sparks Night City Editor 823-3341 Women's Issues Tharon Giddens Features Editor 823-3347