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Grovetown Elementary students consider career pathways

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Grovetown Elementary students consider career pathways

Grovetown Elementary School fourth and fifth graders learned about career pathways offered at Columbia County high schools March 21.

Augusta GreenJackets to celebrate Hispanic culture in upcoming season

By Staff Report · 21 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta GreenJackets to celebrate Hispanic culture in upcoming season

For three days in the 2023 season, the GreenJackets will be playing as Los Pavos Salvajes de Augusta – the “Augusta Wild Turkeys.”

Female artists at center of art exhibition

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Female artists at center of art exhibition

A limited engagement art exhibition highlights the contributions of female artists.

Davidson senior named National Merit Scholar finalist

By Staff Report · 20 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Davidson senior named National Merit Scholar finalist

Song Ting Tang, a senior at John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School, has been named a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

Get the wiggles out and do the OJ Twist with Blippi on March 30

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Get the wiggles out and do the OJ Twist with Blippi on March 30

Blippi’s new interactive stage show is coming to Columbia County March 30.

A new version of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ to make its premiere

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on A new version of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ to make its premiere

A new adaptation of “Alice in Wonderland” heads to the John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School stage March 23 and 24.

Photo story: Run the Runway

By Special To Augusta Good News · 18 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Photo story: Run the Runway

Reader submitted photos from Saturday’s Run the Runway event.

Photojournalism: Augusta Market Opening Day

By Mike Adams · 18 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Photojournalism: Augusta Market Opening Day

A few scenes from the Augusta Market Opening Day March 18

Photojournalism: Cinderella Day

By Mike Adams · 18 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Photojournalism: Cinderella Day

Mike Adams’ photo story from Cinderella Day at the Augusta Dream Center on Peach Orchard Road March 18.

Rock the block of 10th at Broad Street March 25

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Rock the block of 10th at Broad Street March 25

The 10th Street Bazaar returns for its spring installment on March 25.

Historical marker unveiled to honor Frank Yerby

By Maxwell Shaffer · 17 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Historical marker unveiled to honor Frank Yerby

Officials unveiled a historical marker in honor of Frank Yerby, an Augusta born author whose books sold more than 60 million copies and made their way to the big screen.

Statue of prominent Irish Augustan gets festive in honor of St. Patrick’s Day

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Statue of prominent Irish Augustan gets festive in honor of St. Patrick’s Day

The statue of a prominent Irish Augustan joins the wearing of the green with a special top hat and sash just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.