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Miracle Mile Walk celebrates 25th year Oct. 18

By Staff Report · 12 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on Miracle Mile Walk celebrates 25th year Oct. 18

 Piedmont Augusta Foundation will hold its 25th annual Miracle Mile Walk from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Augusta Common, located at 836 Reynolds Street.

Two Richmond County students selected to state student advisory council

By Staff Report · 12 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on Two Richmond County students selected to state student advisory council

Justin Jones, an Academy of Richmond County junior, and Pilar McClain, an A.R. Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School junior, are among 79 high school students statewide chosen to advise the superintendent on education policy, represent their peers as ambassadors, and participate in service projects to support schools and communities. 

Sowing seeds of strength: How one woman bounced back from the brink

By Nick Lovett · 12 Oct 2025 · 4

Faith, friends, family, and farming helped Fontel Norman on her health journey.

Laney blanks Butler 44-0 for homecoming win Oct. 11

By Christopher Rickerson · 11 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on Laney blanks Butler 44-0 for homecoming win Oct. 11

Laney won its homecoming game Saturday, Oct. 11 over Butler.

Four Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School students recognized in 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program

By Special To Augusta Good News · 11 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on Four Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School students recognized in 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program

Annie Zhang was named a National Merit Semifinalist, placing among the top one percent of high school seniors nationwide.

Harlem QB runs three into endzone to boost Bulldogs past Aquinas Oct. 10

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on Harlem QB runs three into endzone to boost Bulldogs past Aquinas Oct. 10

Fueled by Rod Anderson’s three touchdown runs, Harlem beat Aquinas 21-14 Friday, Oct. 10.

Aiken theater group to present play by comedian Steve Martin

By Special To Augusta Good News · 10 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on Aiken theater group to present play by comedian Steve Martin

The Aiken Community Theatre will bring the humor of Steve Martin’s “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” to the stage for five performances over two weekends beginning Oct. 17.

Fall weather means fair season 2025

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on Fall weather means fair season 2025

With the crisp temps setting it, it signals fair season in the Augusta area. That means rides, games, entertainment and a smorgasbord of fried foods and sweet treats you can only get on the midway.

‘Rising Stars’ concert features local singer with operatic dreams

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on ‘Rising Stars’ concert features local singer with operatic dreams

Isabella Chaney, a Greenbrier High School alumna and recent Georgia State University graduate will be one of the singers at this year’s “Rising Stars” benefit for the Jessye Norman School of the Arts scheduled for 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12 at the Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre.

Column: Angel on a Lead

By The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor · 09 Oct 2025 · 1

The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor and her corgi, Zelda, are members of the local chapter of the Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD). The mission of ATD is simple – sharing smiles and joys.

Column: Disney costumes make for magical exhibit

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on Column: Disney costumes make for magical exhibit

About 70 costumes from DIsney produced films and TV shows are on display in Columbia.

Congregation Children of Israel marks Sukkot

By Special To Augusta Good News · 08 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on Congregation Children of Israel marks Sukkot

Members of the Congregation Children of Israel are observing the Jewish holiday Sukkot. It began Monday and ends Oct. 14.