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Author: Ron Baxley Jr.

Community Faith

Homeless ministry raises enough money to purchase property

September 15, 2023September 16, 2023Ron Baxley Jr.Comment(0)

Faced with a looming deadline, officials with the Garden City Rescue Mission and Life Development Center created an aggressive plan and succeeded in raising enough money to buy its current location.

Community

Homeless center faces looming deadline

September 10, 2023September 10, 2023Ron Baxley Jr.Comment(0)

The Garden City Rescue Mission and Life Development Center needs to raise about $160,000 by Sept. 15 to keep its Fenwick Street home.

Business Lifestyles

Plunge into nostalgia at two arcades heading to Aiken and Evans

August 20, 2023September 20, 2023Ron Baxley Jr.Comments Off on Plunge into nostalgia at two arcades heading to Aiken and Evans

Two new arcades featuring retro games and pinball machines are set to open in the area.

Columns Food

Food column: Helms College students serve up pizza with a multi-national flair

August 16, 2023August 16, 2023Ron Baxley Jr.Comments Off on Food column: Helms College students serve up pizza with a multi-national flair

Correspondent Ron Baxley Jr. sampled some of Edgar’s Grille’s pizza. Helm College students have been coming up with their own variations on a favorite food.

Film People

Comics and film collide in Aiken native’s world

August 7, 2023August 7, 2023Ron Baxley Jr.Comments Off on Comics and film collide in Aiken native’s world

Aiken native Jason Conley has always loved comics. He’s collected them, owned a comics shop and now he writes them.

Arts and Entertainment People

Augustan carries on legacy of the King

August 5, 2023August 29, 2023Ron Baxley Jr.Comments Off on Augustan carries on legacy of the King

Liam Hewitt an Elvis tribute artist, will open Sept. 8 for Cote Deonath, a world champion Elvis, at the Miller Theater.

Business

Cupcakes and faith fuel baker’s dreams

July 17, 2023July 17, 2023Ron Baxley Jr.Comments Off on Cupcakes and faith fuel baker’s dreams

Less than a year after opening her first location at Augusta Mall, Alice Garner recently opened a second Garner’s Sweet Dreams on South Belair Road.

Community Food Lifestyles

Museum event celebrates the food of Aiken County

July 16, 2023July 16, 2023Ron Baxley Jr.Comments Off on Museum event celebrates the food of Aiken County

A July 15 event at the Aiken County Museum tied into an exhibit on Aiken County food.

Books

Column: ‘There’s no place like Oz’ for area author

July 3, 2023July 3, 2023Ron Baxley Jr.Comments Off on Column: ‘There’s no place like Oz’ for area author

Correspondent Ron Baxley Jr. shares about his experience among Wizard of Oz lovers from around the world at Oz-Stravaganza.

Business

Evans teachers’ new business pops

June 25, 2023June 25, 2023Ron Baxley Jr.Comments Off on Evans teachers’ new business pops

The Augusta Pop Company will partner with the Morris Museum of Art to sell their cool treats Thursday, June 29.

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People

Books People

‘Dracula’ author has family connection in Aiken

September 15, 2023September 9, 2023Charmain Z. BrackettComment(0)

Vampires live in Dacre Stoker’s family tree.

Vera Stewart celebrates new cookbook and season 12 of her TV show

August 22, 2023August 22, 2023Charmain Z. BrackettComments Off on Vera Stewart celebrates new cookbook and season 12 of her TV show

billy s shares art and music from the heart

August 10, 2023August 11, 2023Charmain Z. BrackettComments Off on billy s shares art and music from the heart

Comics and film collide in Aiken native’s world

August 7, 2023August 7, 2023Ron Baxley Jr.Comments Off on Comics and film collide in Aiken native’s world

Community headlines

Community

Walk to End Alzheimer’s set for Sept. 30

September 23, 2023September 23, 2023Charmain Z. BrackettComment(0)

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be Sept. 30.

Salvation Army Angel Tree applications open Oct. 2

September 18, 2023September 18, 2023Staff ReportComment(0)

In pictures: Celtic cross clean-up at Saint Paul’s

September 17, 2023September 17, 2023Staff ReportComment(0)

Arts in the Heart of Augusta brings crowds downtown

September 16, 2023September 16, 2023Charmain Z. BrackettComment(0)

Business

Business Film

Film producer announces plans to build studio in Augusta

September 21, 2023September 22, 2023Charmain Z. BrackettComment(0)

Augusta’s film future looks brighter as a movie producer announced plans to bring a studio to the area.

Event shows off Electric Lounge

August 27, 2023August 27, 2023Charmain Z. BrackettComments Off on Event shows off Electric Lounge

Sisters propel two downtown businesses

August 25, 2023August 25, 2023Charmain Z. BrackettComments Off on Sisters propel two downtown businesses

Plunge into nostalgia at two arcades heading to Aiken and Evans

August 20, 2023September 20, 2023Ron Baxley Jr.Comments Off on Plunge into nostalgia at two arcades heading to Aiken and Evans

Sports

Sports

In pictures: Ironman 70.3 Augusta

September 24, 2023September 24, 2023Mike AdamsComment(0)

A look at this year’s Ironman 70.3.

Knights score 22 unanswered points in second half to defeat Warriors

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023Christopher RickersonComment(0)

In pictures: North Augusta defeats Strom Thurmond

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023Mike AdamsComment(0)

Bulldogs bite Irish in clash of offenses

September 16, 2023September 22, 2023Christopher RickersonComment(0)

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Columnists

Columns Food

Naked Epicurean: Tantalizing tailgating

September 8, 2023September 2, 2023Ann Beth StrelecComment(0)

Naked Epicurean offers up her suggestions for a tailgating party to remember.

ArtScape: Porkchop plays, Francie dreams, artists create literary and abstract designs

August 28, 2023August 28, 2023Charmain Z. BrackettComment(0)

Column: A film with heart, ‘The Hill’ screened at Miller Aug. 23

August 24, 2023August 24, 2023Charmain Z. BrackettComments Off on Column: A film with heart, ‘The Hill’ screened at Miller Aug. 23

Food column: Helms College students serve up pizza with a multi-national flair

August 16, 2023August 16, 2023Ron Baxley Jr.Comments Off on Food column: Helms College students serve up pizza with a multi-national flair

Column: Aquinas groundbreaking set for Aug. 18

August 4, 2023August 4, 2023Christopher RickersonComments Off on Column: Aquinas groundbreaking set for Aug. 18

Food and beverage

Columns Food

Naked Epicurean: Tantalizing tailgating

September 8, 2023September 2, 2023Ann Beth StrelecComment(0)

Naked Epicurean offers up her suggestions for a tailgating party to remember.

Vera Stewart celebrates new cookbook and season 12 of her TV show

August 22, 2023August 22, 2023Charmain Z. BrackettComments Off on Vera Stewart celebrates new cookbook and season 12 of her TV show

Food column: Helms College students serve up pizza with a multi-national flair

August 16, 2023August 16, 2023Ron Baxley Jr.Comments Off on Food column: Helms College students serve up pizza with a multi-national flair

Stuckey’s CEO infuses confections with Southern hospitality at Wrens plant

July 25, 2023August 6, 2023Charmain Z. BrackettComment(1)

Naked Epicurean: Poolside sipping

July 21, 2023August 6, 2023Ann Beth StrelecComments Off on Naked Epicurean: Poolside sipping

Education

Education

Displaced Art Institute students offered space at Helms College

September 24, 2023September 24, 2023Special To Augusta Good NewsComment(0)

Helms College aims to provide immediate educational options for hundreds of culinary students affected by this unexpected closure of The Art Institute of Atlanta.

Augusta Tech announces ‘Den of Distinction’ inductees

September 20, 2023September 20, 2023Staff ReportComment(0)

C.T. Walker students recognized as literacy leaders Sept. 20

September 20, 2023September 20, 2023Staff ReportComment(0)

Augusta Prep students have conversation with astronaut

September 1, 2023September 1, 2023Charmain Z. BrackettComment(0)
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