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Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.
Augusta Stars bring home awards from Fall Special Olympics
Members of the Augusta Stars competed in bocce, cycling and golf as part of the Special Olympic Fall Games Nov. 22 and 23 in Valdosta, Georgia. And Raven Allen was named the Special Olympics GA 2024 Female Athlete of the Year.
‘Feed the Community’ event expects to serve 4,500 Thanksgiving meals Nov. 26
The Feed the Community Thanksgiving meal celebrates its 15th anniversary Nov. 26.
Aiken resident to march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Sarah Hendrix, a 2020 graduate of South Aiken High School, plays clarinet in the Carolina Band. The band is part of this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Family tradition is at heart of ‘Nutcracker’
Colton Ballet Company will present “The Nutcracker” Nov. 29-Dec. 1.
2024 Christmas Tour of Homes scheduled for Dec. 6-7
Five North Augusta homes have the halls decked and are ready for the 36th annual North Augusta Christmas Tour of Homes on Dec. 6-7.
Augusta women fall in overtime to Belmont Abbey Nov. 23
The Augusta University women’s basketball team fell in overtime to Belmont Abbey 54-52 in a hard fought game at Christenberry Fieldhouse Saturday.
Local Fisher Houses receive $54,000 donation
The Greater Augusta-Fort Eisenhower chapter of the Association of the United
States Army (AUSA) will donated $54,000 to local Fisher Houses.
Air date set for new CBS soap starring Augusta native
Augusta native Maurice Johnson will appear in a new soap on CBS.
Houston County ends Lakeside’s playoff run Nov. 22
Houston County dashed Lakeside’s playoff dreams Friday.
Demolition is major step toward tiny home initiative
A tiny home community in Richmond County will build a bridge for teens transitioning out of foster care.
In pictures: North Augusta advances in playoffs after Nov. 22 victory over May River
North Augusta advances in the playoffs after Friday’s victory.
Piedmont Augusta gives $1.9 million to area non profits
More than 30 non profits received $1.9 million in grants from Piedmont Augusta on Nov. 21.