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- Repair a leaking roof
- Seal gaps in siding
- Paint bare wood
- Replace damaged decking
- Patch cracks in concrete
- Caulk around sinks, tubs and showers
Source: Associated Press
TODAY
SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR THREE NEW AUGUSTA COMMISSIONERS: 1 p.m., eighth floor, Municipal Building, 530 Greene St.
AUGUSTA COMMISSION MEETING: 2 p.m., eighth floor, Municipal Building, 530 Greene St.
EUCHEE CREEK STORY TIME: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Euchee Creek Library, 5907 Euchee Creek Drive, Grovetown; admission is free; (706) 556-0594.
THURSDAY
Columbia County Planning and Zoning Commission: 6:30 p.m., Evans Government Center Auditorium; (706) 868-3379.
HOSPITAL TOUR: 7-8:30 p.m., Doctors Hospital, 3623 J. Dewey Gray Circle, Education Classroom, Medical Office Building I, third floor, Suite 309; a tour of the obstetrical department; registration required; (706) 651-2229 or www.doctors-hospital.net.
SIGN LANGUAGE COURSE: Starting today, eight-week sign language course for beginners; offered by University Health Care System; (706) 774-8559.
SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM: 7:30-8:30 a.m. today, Jan. 10, 17 and 24; 6-7 p.m. Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29; University Hospital cafeteria; free fresh start program; sponsored by the American Cancer Society, with University Hospital instructors.
FRIDAY
FRIDAY NIGHT FILMS: 7 p.m., Jabez Sanford Hardin Performing Arts Center, 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd., Evans; Charlotte's Web, rated G, will be shown; admission is free, but donations will be accepted; (706) 312-7194.
FEELIN' GREAT IN 2008: 5-10 p.m., centered on 10th and Broad streets; with artists, vendors, live entertainment; 6 p.m. Electric Voodoo Blues Revue, 7:15 p.m. Sound Equation; 8:30 p.m. S; presented by the Augusta Arts Council; free; www.augustaarts.com.
