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Southern humorist to speak at Girl Scout fundraiser

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Apr 2025 · 0

Grits and Girl Scouts will be at 8 a.m. May 1 at Phinizy House and will benefit Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia.

GreenJackets become Azaleas for first six-day homestand of 2025 season

By Staff Report · 10 Apr 2025 · 0

A look at some of the special events during the GreenJackets’ first six-game homestand of the season.

In pictures: Aiken Art Walk

By Mike Adams · 08 Apr 2025 · 0

Scenes from the April 8 Art Walk in downtown Aiken.

SHARP Dance Company brings ‘669’ performance to USC Aiken

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Apr 2025 · 0

SHARP Dance Company will present “669” at USC Aiken on April 22. That represents the number of children Britain’s Sir Nicholas Winton saved from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia in 1939 prior to the start of World War II.

Mammoth homer caps rainy extra-inning GreenJackets’ win April 6

By Special To Augusta Good News · 06 Apr 2025 · 0

The GreenJackets won in extra innings Sunday over the Fireflies.

Second annual Columbia County Arts at the Plaza scheduled for April 26

By Staff Report · 06 Apr 2025 · 0

Columbia County students will showcase their drama, music and visual art talents at the second annual Arts at the Plaza.

Golf week events 2025: Lots of live music, Aiken Fest, full moon hike and a play

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Apr 2025 · 0

Golf may be the featured attraction in Augusta, but there are other activities planned for April 7-12.

In pictures: Mayor’s Masters Reception 2025

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Apr 2025 · 0

Scenes from the Mayor’s Masters Reception Saturday, April 5 at the Augusta Common.

Monument dedicated to Augusta’s Black Caddies

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Apr 2025 · 2

Painted by Baruti Tucker, a new sculpture pays tribute to the men on the bag.

Nursing sorority members attend regional conference

By Staff Report · 05 Apr 2025 · 0

Members of the Phi Chi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Professional Nursing Sorority, Incorporated
attended its 71st Southeast Regional Conference.

Align Augusta lays groundwork for 2026 festival

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Apr 2025 · 0

As she looks ahead to a 2026 community festival during golf week, Debra Estep plans to lay the groundwork April 5-6, 2025 with a simple message – support Augusta’s small businesses.

Eric Benét flying high with own record label

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Apr 2025 · 0

Eric Benét will be at the Bell Auditorium Saturday.