Capitol Beat News Service

Masters Column: LIV, course changes and old favorites

By Tyler Strong · 03 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Masters Column: LIV, course changes and old favorites

Golf columnist Tyler Strong looks at some of the changes on the course and some of the things that remain the same at this year’s Masters.

Evans High All-American commits to Alabama

By Staff Report · 03 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Evans High All-American commits to Alabama

Mason Short commits to the University of Alabama.

Children’s Hospital of Georgia receives grant from Jordan Spieth Family Foundation

By Special To Augusta Good News · 03 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Children’s Hospital of Georgia receives grant from Jordan Spieth Family Foundation

A grant from the Jordan Spieth Foundation will help fund a full-time social worker and travel expenses for pediatric cancer patients and their families at Georgia’s second largest children’s hospital.

Mayor’s reception opens Masters’ festivities

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Apr 2023 · 2

Mayor Garnett Johnson kicked off Masters Week with a party at the Augusta Common.

Augusta woman’s legacy to find cure for rare bleeding disorder lives on

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta woman’s legacy to find cure for rare bleeding disorder lives on

Helen Proctor Smith started a foundation to find a cure for a rare bleeding disorder. Now the next generation continues her mission.

Naked Epicurean: A masterful grilling party

By Ann Beth Strelec · 01 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Naked Epicurean: A masterful grilling party

Augusta’s Naked Epicurean offers up a menu fit for golf royalty during tournament week.

Coffee with a side of frozen custard at Café Dulce

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 31 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Coffee with a side of frozen custard at Café Dulce

A new west Augusta eatery offers coffee and frozen custard.

Georgia teacher planning period bill passes  

By Capitol Beat News Service · 31 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Georgia teacher planning period bill passes  

Georgia lawmakers voted March 29 to give teachers a daily planning period to avert teacher burnout.

MCG Center for Healthy Aging, Hess honored with Golden Helix Awards

By Special To Augusta Good News · 30 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on MCG Center for Healthy Aging, Hess honored with Golden Helix Awards

The dean of the Medical College of Georgia and the Center for Healthy Aging received The Center for Global Health Innovation’s Office of Life Sciences and Digital Health 25th annual Golden Helix Awards March 29 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta.

Golf week brings concerts and special events

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Golf week brings concerts and special events

Here are a few of the events scheduled in Augusta while golf is in town.

Golfers improve their game with the help of Aiken physical therapist

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 29 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Golfers improve their game with the help of Aiken physical therapist

An Aiken physical therapist helps golfers improve their game while safeguarding themselves from injury.

GreenJackets open season April 11

By Special To Augusta Good News · 28 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on GreenJackets open season April 11

The Augusta GreenJackets open the season on April 11.