Ann Beth Strelec
Columbia County recognizes AP achievements at July 30 ceremony
A July 30 ceremony recognized Columbia County schools for their efforts to increase enrollment in AP classes as well as increase test scores.
Be part of a captive audience with the Folsom Prison Experience Aug. 8
Johnny Cash fans can step back in time to experience Cash’s Jan. 13, 1968 Folsom Prison concert at the Miller Theater Aug. 8.
GreenJackets’ late rally can’t erase deficit as Fireflies even series July 29
The Augusta GreenJackets tried to rally late but fell to the Columbia Fireflies 9-8 July 29.
Smoothie King grand opening event planned for Aug. 1
A ribbon cutting and grand opening event is planned for a new Smoothie King on Aug. 1.
Back to school giveaways for July 31-Aug. 1
A few back-to-school giveaways are planned for July 31 and Aug. 1.
First grade teacher starts new career with familiar face
SheKinah Bennett is in her first year teaching at Grovetown Elementary School, whose principal was Bennett’s sixth grade teacher.
GreenJackets game times shift for final homestands beginning July 28
The Augusta GreenJackets, Single-A Affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, will shift game times beginning Tuesday, July 28.
Methodists continue to assist homeowners affected by Helene
In the almost two years since Hurricane Helene, United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) has overseen about 200 home repairs in the Augusta area due to the storm.
Augusta scores early and often in double digit win July 26
The Augusta GreenJackets (17-13, 52-44) scored six runs in the top of the first inning and never let up, continuously adding to the total in a heavily lopsided 13-3 win over the Salem RidgeYaks (16-14, 44-54) Sunday night.
Golf cart parade planned for North Augusta’s August Third Thursday event
It’s almost football season and North Augusta Forward and the Downtown Merchants Alliance are setting the stage with the inaugural Downtown Tailgate Golf Cart parade.
New public art comes to Pendleton King Park
On Saturday, July 25, the Greater Augusta Arts Council celebrated Aisling Millar McDonald’s “Morning Interlude” sculpture as well as Wesley L Stewart and Colleen Beyer-Stewart’s set of three “Hydrangeas” with a ribbon cutting at Pendleton King Park.
Augusta sets franchise home run record in extra inning win July 25
The Augusta GreenJackets set a franchise homer record in Saturday’s win.
