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The Lakeside Panthers defeated South Aiken 28-19 at home on Friday, Aug.30.
The GreenJackets topped the Fireflies 5-4 Friday.
Several events are planned the first week of September to highlight Augusta-born author Frank Yerby.
Thomson’s National Avenue has been renamed in honor of a World War II veteran.
The Nancy Carson Library reopens Aug. 29 after being closed for most of August for renovations.
Grammy-nominated songwriter Shawn Mullins plans a night of stories and songs at the Imperial Theatre on Sept. 5.
Ellen Geddes will compete in her second Paralympics in wheelchair fencing. The events are scheduled for Sept. 4-7.
Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA is hosting a series of “Get Ready to Get Hired” workshops on Wednesday, Aug. 28, and Friday, Aug. 30 prior to its Sept. 9 career expo.
A fashion show highlighted the clothing of the suffrage movement.
This week’s ArtScape column highlights art exhibitions at Westobou and the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History.