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Children’s Hospital of Georgia receives grant from Jordan Spieth Family Foundation
A grant from the Jordan Spieth Foundation will help fund a full-time social worker and travel expenses for pediatric cancer patients and their families at Georgia’s second largest children’s hospital.
Mayor’s reception opens Masters’ festivities
Mayor Garnett Johnson kicked off Masters Week with a party at the Augusta Common.
Augusta woman’s legacy to find cure for rare bleeding disorder lives on
Helen Proctor Smith started a foundation to find a cure for a rare bleeding disorder. Now the next generation continues her mission.
Naked Epicurean: A masterful grilling party
Augusta’s Naked Epicurean offers up a menu fit for golf royalty during tournament week.
Coffee with a side of frozen custard at Café Dulce
A new west Augusta eatery offers coffee and frozen custard.
Georgia teacher planning period bill passes
Georgia lawmakers voted March 29 to give teachers a daily planning period to avert teacher burnout.
MCG Center for Healthy Aging, Hess honored with Golden Helix Awards
The dean of the Medical College of Georgia and the Center for Healthy Aging received The Center for Global Health Innovation’s Office of Life Sciences and Digital Health 25th annual Golden Helix Awards March 29 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta.
Golf week brings concerts and special events
Here are a few of the events scheduled in Augusta while golf is in town.
Golfers improve their game with the help of Aiken physical therapist
An Aiken physical therapist helps golfers improve their game while safeguarding themselves from injury.
Ramblin’s Roads: Georgia’s Chinese history to be recognized with first-ever marker
Don Rhodes’ column highlights an upcoming program to honor Augusta’s Chinese community.
VA Augusta Fisher House provides safe stay for families of veterans
The Fisher House is a home away from home for military and veterans’ family members while their loved one is receiving medical care.