Nick Lovett

Community gardens groundbreaking planned for Allen Homes Feb. 11

By Special To Augusta Good News · 24 Jan 2026 · 0

Black Farm Street Inc. will host a site prep kickoff and groundbreaking for the Allen Homes Community Garden at 9 a.m. Feb. 11.

Chocolate and wine festival scheduled for Feb. 7

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Jan 2026 · 0

The Third Annual Chocolate and Wine Festival is scheduled for Feb.  7 at The Market Pavilion.

New, expanded North Augusta YMCA on schedule for summer opening

By Staff Report · 23 Jan 2026 · 0

With a projected opening of summer 2026, the new, expanded North Augusta Family YMCA at 406 E. Martintown Rd. is taking shape as the walls are going up and signage is being set in place.

‘Hello Girls’ musical tells story of forgotten World War I heroes

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Jan 2026 · 0

Greenbrier High School will present the “Hello Girls” at 7 p.m. Jan. 29-31.

In pictures: Westminster day of service

By Special To Augusta Good News · 22 Jan 2026 · 0

Westminster middle school students spent the day in their community lending a helping hand.

Vinyl is the star at record fair on Jan. 24

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Jan 2026 · 0

The second annual Augusta Vinyl Record Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 24, at Westobou Gallery.

New facility dog is on the job at children’s hospital

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Jan 2026 · 1

A two-year-old golden retriever/labradoodle is the newest addition to Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia’s facility dog team.

Organization builds bridge for people aging out of foster care

By Nick Lovett · 19 Jan 2026 · 0

Bridge Builder Communities works to ensure that when foster youth reach adulthood, they are not left to navigate housing, employment, education and behavioral health needs alone.

Aiken choir to perform at Carnegie Hall Jan. 19

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Jan 2026 · 1

Aiken’s St. John’s Methodist Church Chancel Choir will be part of 250 mass choir performing Sir Karl Jenkins’ “Stabat Mater” at Carnegie Hall Jan. 19.

Polar Plunge raises money for Burke County YMCA

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Jan 2026 · 0

The Polar Plunge raised money for Burke County YMCA on Jan. 17, 2026.

In pictures: CSRA Brick Con 2026

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Jan 2026 · 0

Scenes from the CSRA Brick Con Jan. 17, 2026 at Lakemont Presbyterian Church.

Ribbon cut on new Judith Simon Butler Theatre

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Jan 2026 · 0

On Jan. 16, an overflow crowd packed the lobby of the 142-seat Judith Simon Butler Theatre as students, alumni, community leaders and board members spoke about the impact of the theater and its programs.