Ron Baxley Jr.
Aiken Tech commissioner named trustee of year
Joe Lewis, the chair of the Aiken County Commission for Technical and Comprehensive Education, has been named the 2025 Trustee of the Year for the Southern Region by the Association of Community College Trustees.
Judon named Augusta Tech GOAL winner
Brentson Judon, a Design and Media Production student, has been named as the Augusta Technical College winner of the 2026 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL).
Jags fall in OT Dec. 13 to Georgia College and State
In a game that saw 19 lead changes, Georgia College and State prevailed over Augusta 99-91 in overtime Saturday at Christenberry Fieldhouse.
AU women post late win over Georgia College Dec. 13
The Augusta University women’s basketball team pulled away in the fourth quarter to post a 62-50 win over Georgia College and State University Saturday at Christenberry Fieldhouse.
In pictures: Return to Bethlehem 2025
Grace United Methodist Church’s Return to Bethlehem brings an immersive nativity experience.
Richmond County announces top spellers
Richmond County’s elementary and middle school spelling bees were Dec. 12.
Thriller shot in Augusta will make theatrical debut Valentine’s weekend 2026
“The Observance,” a thriller flick shot in the Augusta area in 2024, is set for a theatrical release Valentine’s Day weekend 2026, Friday, Feb. 13, at AMC Theatres nationwide. The theatrical trailer dropped Dec. 12.
Celtic Angels to bring an Irish Christmas to Evans Dec. 20
The Celtic Angels Christmas will be at 4 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, 2025 at the Hardin Auditorium in Evans.
Longest night service planned for those who grieve
Join the congregation at St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 3321 Wheeler Rd., at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22 for the Longest Night service.
Coca Cola Polar Bear visits children’s hospital Dec. 10
Coca Cola’s Polar Bear mascot made rounds Wednesday bringing toys and smiles to children at Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia.
Piedmont Augusta announces donations of $2 million to 44 area non-profits
Piedmont Augusta announced Dec. 10 donations of $2 million in community impact funds to 44 community not-for-profit organizations to support the services they provide to residents of Augusta and surrounding communities
Mississippi family sees Fort Gordon Fisher House as a ‘home away from home’
Fisher House provides free lodging to active duty military and veteran families while a loved one receives treatment at a nearby hospital.