Special To Augusta Good News

Columnist Francie Klopotic can be found about the town attending concerts, arts exhibitions and almost any event highlighting Augusta's cultural offerings.

Sculpture honors Augusta’s African American medical trailblazers

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 May 2024 · Comments Off on Sculpture honors Augusta’s African American medical trailblazers

The “Pillars of the Golden Blocks” at the Twiggs Circle Roundabout highlights the contributions of African Americans to the medicine in Augusta during a time of segregation.

All nine starters reach base in 9-4 victory to end GreenJackets’ five-game skid

By Special To Augusta Good News · 30 May 2024 · Comments Off on All nine starters reach base in 9-4 victory to end GreenJackets’ five-game skid

The Augusta GreenJackets broke their five-game losing streak on May 29.

Walk-riddled eighth caps Woodpeckers victory over GreenJackets May 28

By Special To Augusta Good News · 29 May 2024 · Comments Off on Walk-riddled eighth caps Woodpeckers victory over GreenJackets May 28

Woodpeckers down the GreenJackets Tuesday.

Bell Auditorium project finished ‘on time’ and ‘on budget’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 May 2024 · Comments Off on Bell Auditorium project finished ‘on time’ and ‘on budget’

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Tuesday for the upgrades to the Bell Auditorium.

Special Olympians bring home medals in summer games

By Staff Report · 28 May 2024 · Comments Off on Special Olympians bring home medals in summer games

Twenty-seven local Special Olympians won medals at the recent summer games.

Augustans take time to remember on Memorial Day

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 May 2024 · Comments Off on Augustans take time to remember on Memorial Day

The area’s annual Memorial Day observance was held at the Veterans of All Wars monument on Broad Street Monday.

Eight runs in three innings catapult Cannon Ballers over GreenJackets May 26

By Special To Augusta Good News · 26 May 2024 · Comments Off on Eight runs in three innings catapult Cannon Ballers over GreenJackets May 26

The GreenJackets dropped five of six games during their homestand with the Cannon Ballers.

‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ answers mysteries of ‘Peter Pan’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 May 2024 · Comments Off on ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ answers mysteries of ‘Peter Pan’

“Peter and the Starcatcher” is prequel to “Peter Pan.”

In pictures: Scenes from the Augusta Canal May 25

By Mike Adams · 25 May 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Scenes from the Augusta Canal May 25

Scenes from the inaugural CanalFest May 25.

In pictures: Evans Market May 25

By Mike Adams · 25 May 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Evans Market May 25

Scenes from Saturday’s Evans Market.

Women’s golf day set for June 4

By Staff Report · 25 May 2024 · Comments Off on Women’s golf day set for June 4

Women from across the CSRA are invited to experience golf in a welcoming environment from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 4.

About Town with Francie: Impulse Ride at Amp the Alley

By Francie Klopotic · 25 May 2024 · Comments Off on About Town with Francie: Impulse Ride at Amp the Alley

Columnist Francie Klopotic with her husband Dean took in a night of music at Amp the Alley Thursday.