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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.
Community Chords Showcase highlights adults with disabilities
Participants in the Augusta Symphony’s music therapy program took the stage July 24 in the Community Chords Showcase at the Miller Theater.
In pictures: Back-to-School celebration at the Hub
Scenes from the July 25 Back to School bash at the Hub for Community Innovation.
Construction projects change face of Aiken Technical College
Construction on two large projects on the Aiken Technical College campus should be nearing completion in the next few months.
Bullpen falters as GreenJacket rally falls short on July 23
The Augusta GreenJackets (50-43, 15-12) put the tying and winning runs on with two outs in the ninth inning, but closer Wuilliams Rodriguez struck out Luis Guanipa swinging to quash the comeback and hand the Salem RidgeYaks (15-12, 40-52) an 8-5 win on Thursday evening at Carilion Clinic Field.
