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Augusta Prep students have conversation with astronaut
Augusta Preparatory Day School students asked questions of Dr. Steve Bowman, an astronaut at the International Space Station, in an Aug. 31 program.
GreenJackets post second season combined no-hitter, sweep doubleheader Aug. 31
The Augusta GreenJackets posted their second no-hitter of the season Aug. 31.
Children’s hospital dogs celebrate birthdays with a doughnut-themed party
Nugget and Casey are golden retriever therapy dogs at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia.
Ovarian cancer: Common symptom led to serious diagnosis
A common symptom led to a cancer diagnosis for Janice Daniels in 2015. September is ovarian cancer awareness month.
Richmond County 2023-2024 Teachers of Year finalists announced
The Richmond County School System named its teacher of the year finalists.
Columbia County names five finalists for Teacher of the Year
Columbia County has named its five Teacher of the Year finalists for 2023-2024.
GreenJackets Aug. 30 game postponed
Wednesday’s GreenJackets’ game has been rescheduled for a Thursday doubleheader.
Food bank celebrates new space
The Golden Harvest Food Bank has come a long way since Mike Firmin started it in 1982 with borrowed space and 50 pounds of chocolate bars and Italian dressing.
ArtScape: Porkchop plays, Francie dreams, artists create literary and abstract designs
A sampling of arts exhibitions around the Augusta area the first weekend of September.
GreenJackets bats quiet Aug. 27 loss
The Augusta GreenJackets fall Aug. 27 1-0 to the Charleston RiverDogs.
Event shows off Electric Lounge
Patrons got a glimpse inside the Taylor BMW Electric Lounge during the Electrify Your Experience event on Aug. 24.
Have ‘Tea with Mrs. Wilson’ and immerse yourself in Augusta history
‘Tea with Mrs. Wilson’ gives a unique glimpse into the life of a president at his boyhood home.