Hurricane Helene devastated Augusta’s tree canopy. The Grow Back Project is a tool to help reforest the area.
Inspiring Women Awards: Cheryl Beard
Carrying on her mother’s legacy is an honor for one local woman.
Richmond and McDuffie counties see rise in graduation rates in 2026
Two area school systems achieved record-high graduations in 2026.
Homegrown Augusta homesteading event Oct. 9-10
Augusta Locally Grown will host a two-day event of learning, community and networking Oct. 9-10.
Inspiring Women Awards: Charlee Adams
As a Girl Scout in her teens, Evans High School student Charlee Adams does more than sell cookies. She travels the world, learns new skills and plans for a big future.
Scott Thorp’s ‘Presence’ featured at CANDL Fine Art
CANDL Fine Art opens PRESENCE, an exhibition of oil paintings by Scott Thorp, on Oct 2, 2026. There’s a reception that evening from 5 to 7 p.m.
Inspiring Women Awards: Pernell Rutledge
Once homeless, one woman seeks to give back to those in need.
In pictures: BMX Gold Cup at Blanchard Woods Park
More than 400 racers competed at Blanchard Woods Park BMX track over the weekend.
Carole King’s music will flood the Imperial Theatre Oct. 2-4
Come feel the earth move as the Augusta Players bring singer-songwriter Carole King’s music and life to the stage in their season opener “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” Oct. 2-4 at the Imperial Theatre.
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Barnwell’s second annual peanut boiloff held Sept. 26
Peanuts were the focus of a cooking event in Barnwell Satuready.