Rakiyah Lenon
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Pickleball tournament to raise funds for youth mental health services
A Jan. 27 pickleball tournament will benefit mental health services for youth.
Piedmont McDuffie receives Georgia HEART contribution
Piedmont McDuffie has received a $110,000 Georgia HEART contribution from Hagler Group Global.
JA Discovery Center offers middle schoolers real-world lessons in business and finance
The JA Discovery Center provides Richmond and Columbia County students with lessons in business and finance.
Westside knocks off undefeated Thomson on Jan. 23
Westside handed Thomson its first loss of the season Jan. 23 on the Bulldogs’ home court.
Sacred music concert to benefit stained glass window restoration
The Church of the Most Holy Trinity is raising funds for restoration of its stained glass windows.
Two-night A&E documentary highlighting life of James Brown to air in February
The daughter of the Godfather of Soul is excited about a two-night documentary, “James Brown: Say it Loud,” set to air on A&E in February.
New AU research could help doctors predict whether specific cancer treatments will work for individual patients
Vinata Lokeshwar received a $2.8 million grant from the National Cancer Institute in an effort to improve outcome in patients with aggressive, advanced bladder cancer.
Saturday Chef provides culinary experience
Saturday Chef is a monthly community cooking class at Helms College.
‘The First Step’ premieres in Augusta Jan. 20
Augusta rolled out the red carpet for the premiere of a feature film.
Queen of Bluegrass brings Southern Soul and Song series to a close on Feb. 9
The Southern Soul and Song series comes to its finale Feb. 9.
Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities will host its annual Advocacy Days
The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities will host its annual Advocacy Days beginning Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, during the 2024 legislative session.
Area teen featured on GRAMMY-nominated singer’s upcoming album
It’s been a busy 12 months for an area teen who released her first song in January 2023.