The University System of Georgia Foundation recognized Dr. Charles “Charlie” Howell Jr. with the prestigious Regents’ Hall of Fame Alumni and Distinguished Friends Award at the annual Board of Regents’ Scholarship and Awards Gala on Aug. 22.
Turn Back the Block plans 10th new home
A lot at 2104 Mill View St. is the spot for the next Turn Back the Block home.
Jackets falter with runners in scoring position on Aug. 25
In the start of the final homestand of the year, the Augusta GreenJackets (29-25, 64-56) left ten men on base, including seven in the final four frames, to fall to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (19-35, 46-72) 5-4 Tuesday night.
Column: Finishing a collection of historic Augusta ornaments
Easterseals is closing and is selling all of Christmas ornaments depicting historic Augusta buildings for $3 each.
Adams takes medalist honors as AU women’s golf is Tiger Classic co-champ
The Augusta women’s golf team started the season in style and were co-champions of the Tiger Classic in Clemson, SC. The Jaguars shared the title with the host Tigers at 3-over-par. Senior Sara Adams was medalist for the event as she posted rounds of even-par and 5-under-par to take the title by a single shot.
Spherion Augusta to host Aug. 26 hiring event
Spherion Staffing & Recruiting (Spherion) in Augusta is hosting a hiring event Aug. 26.
Augusta Choral Society 2026-2027 season opens Oct. 17
The Augusta Choral Society recently announced the schedule for the 2026-2027 season.
Pitching shines as GreenJackets steal series finale from Fireflies Aug. 23
In the 23rd and final meeting of the year between the Augusta GreenJackets (29-24, 64-55) and the Columbia Fireflies (25-28, 59-60), Brody Fowler tossed his best start as a pro, holding Columbia to just one run in six innings as the Jackets stole the series with a 3-1 win Sunday.
Filmed in Augusta and starring Eric Roberts, ‘Holy Father’ wins big at film festivals
Filmed in the Augusta area, “Holy Father” has won two “best thriller” awards in recent film festivals.
Etherredge Center prepares for ‘Fabulous’ kickoff to 40th Anniversary Season
The University of South Carolina Aiken’s Etherredge Center will launch the 40th Anniversary season of its Cultural Series with an unforgettable evening of music featuring The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12.
In pictures: STEAM Showcase held at the Hub Aug. 22
STEAM education was the focus on a showcase on Aug. 22, 2026.
ARC notches a narrow win over Laney in season opener
The Academy of Richmond County Musketeers opened their season with a 14-12 victory over the Laney Wildcats on Friday night, Aug. 21.
In pictures: Strom Thurmond hands North Augusta season opening loss Aug. 21
Strom Thurmond wins its season opener against North Augusta.
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