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Richmond County school bus routes impacted as classes restart Oct. 16

By Staff Report · 14 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Richmond County school bus routes impacted as classes restart Oct. 16

On Oct. 14, the Richmond County School System announced changes to school bus routes ahead of the Oct. 16 restart after Hurricane Helene.

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Guest Column: Taking action — small steps towards big changes

By Special To Augusta Good News · 14 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Guest Column: Taking action — small steps towards big changes

Tara Simkins is a lawyer turned life coach, facilitator and childhood cancer philanthropist. This is the fourth in a series of columns in which she shares some of the tools she developed when dealing with her son’s cancer journey. She hopes that they might help others coping with the mental and emotional aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Former Fort Eisenhower commanding general takes new role

By Special To Augusta Good News · 14 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Former Fort Eisenhower commanding general takes new role

Lt. Gen. Paul Stanton, who served as the commanding general of the Cyber Center of Excellence and Fort Eisenhower until August, recently took command of the Defense Information Systems Agency in Washington, D.C.

Column: Never say never – covering a hurricane

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Oct 2024 · 1

Publisher Charmain Z. Brackett writes about doing something she never thought she’d do – cover a hurricane.

ArtScape: Spooky art, puppets and an online auction

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Spooky art, puppets and an online auction

A Spooky Art Show and a puppet show at Le Chat Noir as well as 4P Studio’s online art auction are a few events scheduled for this week.

The Byllesby Center steps up after Hurricane Helene

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on The Byllesby Center steps up after Hurricane Helene

The Byllesby Center opened in Harrisburg on Feb. 1. In the wake of Helene, it’s been helping people six days a week.

Guest column: The power of honoring your struggles

By Special To Augusta Good News · 13 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Guest column: The power of honoring your struggles

Tara Simkins is a lawyer turned life coach, facilitator and childhood cancer philanthropist. This is the third in a series of columns in which she shares some of the tools she developed when dealing with her son’s cancer journey. She hopes that they might help others coping with the mental and emotional aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Two annual cancer fundraisers see changes due to Helene

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Two annual cancer fundraisers see changes due to Helene

Hurricane Helene has prompted changes with two community cancer fundraisers – the Paceline ride and the annual Miracle Mile Walk.

Guest Column: How to find light even in the darkest of times

By Special To Augusta Good News · 12 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Guest Column: How to find light even in the darkest of times

Tara Simkins is a lawyer turned life coach, facilitator and childhood cancer philanthropist. This is the second in a series of columns in which she shares some of the tools she developed when dealing with her son’s cancer journey. She hopes that they might help others coping with the mental and emotional aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Aquinas battles to earn 12-7 region win over Harlem

By Christopher Rickerson · 12 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Aquinas battles to earn 12-7 region win over Harlem

Aquinas topped Harlem Friday on Bulldogs’ turf.

Hurricane relief supply drive-thru at SRP Park Oct. 12

By Staff Report · 11 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Hurricane relief supply drive-thru at SRP Park Oct. 12

A Hurricane Relief Supply Drive-Thru at SRP Park will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 or while supplies last. 

Guest Column: When no one else understands, start here

By Special To Augusta Good News · 11 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Guest Column: When no one else understands, start here

Tara Simkins is a lawyer turned life coach, facilitator and childhood cancer philanthropist. This is the first of several columns in which she shares some of the tools she developed when dealing with her son’s cancer journey. She hopes that they might help others coping with the mental and emotional aftermath of Hurricane Helene.