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Vintage Ooollee owner to retire; costume shop has new owner

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Jun 2023 · 2

As Caren Bricker, better known to Augustans as Ooollee, plans to retire, she’s selling the costume shop to a former employee who has a soft spot in her heart for the business.

Columbia County Racquet Center open for public play

By Staff Report · 05 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on Columbia County Racquet Center open for public play

The Columbia County Racquet Center, formerly Petersburg Racquet Club, is open for public play.

Benefit concert should be memorable event

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on Benefit concert should be memorable event

Scheduled for June 12, Rob Foster and Friends’ Musical Memories for Alzheimer’s will feature multiple performances including ones by the Brownstown Gritty and SoulTown Horns.

June 10 block party to celebrate crosswalk murals

By Staff Report · 04 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on June 10 block party to celebrate crosswalk murals

A June 10 block party will celebrate the completion of three sidewalk murals at the intersection of East Boundary and Telfair Street.

Augusta on Display gives opportunity to learn about city’s services

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta on Display gives opportunity to learn about city’s services

Augusta On Display allowed Richmond County residents to learn more about their government services on June 3 at Julian Smith Casino.

RiverDogs blank GreenJackets June 3

By Special To Augusta Good News · 03 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on RiverDogs blank GreenJackets June 3

GreenJackets drop second straight versus the Charleston RiverDogs 8-0 June 3.

Photojournalism: Saturday in the Park

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on Photojournalism: Saturday in the Park

A photo story from Lake Olmstead on June 3.

RiverDogs snap GreenJackets’ win streak June 2

By Special To Augusta Good News · 02 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on RiverDogs snap GreenJackets’ win streak June 2

The Charleston RiverDogs snapped the Augusta GreenJackets four-game win streak June 2.

Photojournalism: Down to the River Festival

By Mike Adams · 02 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on Photojournalism: Down to the River Festival

Photo story from the first night of North Augusta’s two-day Down to the River Festival.

Agreement signed for new Aiken County Career and Technical Center

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on Agreement signed for new Aiken County Career and Technical Center

A June 2 signing ceremony expanding the partnership between the Aiken County Technical College and the Aiken County School District is the first of three major events over the next two years.

Augusta chef passionate about doughnuts

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta chef passionate about doughnuts

June 2 is National Doughnut Day, and Jeremy Miller has been specializing in doughnuts for almost three years.

Augusta GreenJackets carry win streak into June

By Special To Augusta Good News · 01 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta GreenJackets carry win streak into June

The Augusta GreenJackets continued their winning ways June 1 in Charleston.