Construction in downtown Augusta is forcing another event to relocate for this year.
Polo passes 100 punchouts as ‘Jackets pounce on ‘Dogs on Aug. 13
Davis Polo became the first GreenJacket in four seasons to surpass 100 strikeouts,
Pigskin preview 2026: Veteran players stoke Hephzibah’s hopes for this season
Hephzibah has several returning starters this season.
Community Foundation launches 2027 grants campaign
The Community Foundation for the CSRA officially launched its 2027 Community Grants Campaign on Aug. 12 by announcing a goal to grant $1 million to expand support for local nonprofits and strengthen the future of philanthropy across the six-county CSRA.
Palmetto Citizens to hold ribbon cuttings in Waynesboro and Hephizbah
Palmetto Citizens officially opened its branches in Waynesboro, Sardis, Gibson and Hephzibah on Aug. 3 and grand opening celebrations are planned for Waynesboro at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24, and Hephizbah at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Augusta members participated in D.C. Youth Summit
A group of teens from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta (BGCGA) traveled to Washington, D.C., in July to participate in the Summit for America’s Youth, where they joined young leaders from across the country to strengthen their leadership skills and advocate for solutions to teen violence.
Augusta man pens 100 books
A 93 year-old Augustan recently published what he said is his final book. He’s written more than 100 books.
New drug offers hope to patients with pancreatic cancer
A new type of drug offers hope to people with pancreatic cancer and is being used to treat patients within the Piedmont Hospital system.
Augusta Museum director dies
The Augusta Museum of History’s executive director recently celebrated 20 years with the organization.
PACELINE grants fund six cancer research projects
Each year, area residents bike, walk or run to raise money for cancer research through PaceDay event. On July 28, PACELINE officials announced grant recipients from the 2025 event.
Pigskin preview 2026: Young players have major role in Razorbacks’ season
Cross Creek, hopes to turn things around this season with a playoff berth.
Pigskin preview 2026 column: Chris’s top games to watch this season
Chris Rickerson highlights some of the games to watch this high school football season.
Richmond County students show Georgia Milestones progress
Richmond County School System students demonstrated continued academic growth on the 2025-2026 Georgia Milestones assessments, with gains across multiple mathematics, science and social studies assessments.
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