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GEMA program to assist people displaced by Helene

By Staff Report · 18 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on GEMA program to assist people displaced by Helene

The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) announced a new initiative Tuesday to help people displaced by Helene.

ArtScape: Albertin talks Okefenokee photos Dec. 21 at CANDL

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Albertin talks Okefenokee photos Dec. 21 at CANDL

Mark Albertin’s exhibition at CANDL Fine Art, Sacred Heart’s next show features four artists and Internationl Fish Art contest are included in the latest ArtScape column.

Carver-Columbus outguns Burke County 52-14 to claim GHSA Class 2A Championship

By Jaxon Garner · 17 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Carver-Columbus outguns Burke County 52-14 to claim GHSA Class 2A Championship

Burke County lost its bid for the state title Tuesday in Atlanta.

Healthy Grandparents Program: It takes a village to raise a child

By Special To Augusta Good News · 17 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Healthy Grandparents Program: It takes a village to raise a child

The Healthy Grandparents program is approaching its 26th year.

Creative Impressions to bring holiday sounds Dec. 21 with 2024 ‘Behold the Star’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Creative Impressions to bring holiday sounds Dec. 21 with 2024 ‘Behold the Star’

Behold the Star 2024 is set for Dec. 21.

I-20/Savannah River Bridge project nears completion

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on I-20/Savannah River Bridge project nears completion

After five years, the I-20/Savannah River Bridge replacement project is almost complete.

Christmas angels deliver presents at children’s hospital Dec. 16

By Staff Report · 16 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Christmas angels deliver presents at children’s hospital Dec. 16

CURE Holiday Angels deliver Christmas for 11 Augusta Wellstar MCG Health Medical center families Monday.

Augusta University’s 2024-2025 high school and college basketball guide

By Special To Augusta Good News · 16 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta University’s 2024-2025 high school and college basketball guide

Take a look at this season’s high school and college hoops through this basketball magazine produced by students of Augusta University’s David Bulla.

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Column: The longest night service offers hope to those who grieve

By Special To Augusta Good News · 16 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Column: The longest night service offers hope to those who grieve

A longest night service will be at St. Augustine of Canterbury at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.

FEMA teams canvass neighborhoods to reach those in need of hurricane assistance

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Dec 2024 · 2

FEMA disaster survivor assistance teams have visited more than 21,000 homes in Richmond County alone since Hurricane Helene hit. Teams have also visited homes in other affected counties.

In pictures: Aiken Hoofbeats Christmas Parade

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Aiken Hoofbeats Christmas Parade

Scenes from the annual Aiken Hoofbeats Christmas Parade Dec. 15.

Bicycle giveaways help in the fight against cancer

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Bicycle giveaways help in the fight against cancer

Children received bicycles at two events plus an invitation to join teams that support Paceline, a bicycle ride that raises money for cancer research.