Francie Klopotic

Columnist Francie Klopotic can be found about the town attending concerts, arts exhibitions and almost any event highlighting Augusta's cultural offerings.

Greenbrier wins first home game of year at Fourth Annual Danny Black Classic

By Christopher Rickerson · 21 Dec 2024 · 0

Greenbrier defeated South Aiken 68-46 on the opening day of the Danny Black Classic, Friday, Dec. 20.

Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign runs through Christmas Eve

By Staff Report · 21 Dec 2024 · 0

The Salvation Army is making a final push for its Red Kettle Campaign goal.

Community Foundation expands hurricane crisis grants

By Staff Report · 20 Dec 2024 · 0

The Community Foundation for the CSRA has entered the second phase of its Hurricane Helene Community Crisis Fund granting process.

Soldiers join Special Olympians for fun night of bowling

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Dec 2024 · 0

Soldiers from Fort Eisenhower’s 513th Military Intelligence Brigade joined with members of the Augusta Stars for a night of bowling, pizza and a visit from St. Nick on Monday at Bolero on Washington Road.

Alfa Anderson, Augusta native who sang with CHIC during the height of disco, died Dec. 17

By Staff Report · 19 Dec 2024 · 0

Augusta born singer Alfa Anderson has died.

GEMA program to assist people displaced by Helene

By Staff Report · 18 Dec 2024 · 0

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 · 0

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 · 0

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 · 0

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 · 0

Behold the Star 2024 is set for Dec. 21.

I-20/Savannah River Bridge project nears completion

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Dec 2024 · 0

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 · 0

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