Staff Report
Augusta Arbor Day event focuses on hurricane recovery
The Georgia Forestry Commission and Georgia Tree Council’s first quarter program and state Arbor Day event, “Hurricane Recovery in Community Forests” will be Feb. 3 at two locations in Augusta.
MCG receives approval to test deep brain stimulation on Alzheimer’s patients
The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University has recently received approval to start human clinical trials on a proposed treatment using deep brain stimulation, or DBS for adults with dementia.
‘Dear Martin’ author to visit Augusta Jan. 29
New York Times’ bestselling author Nic Stone will be at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Augusta at 7 p.m. Jan. 29 as part of the League of Women Voters of the CSRA’s ongoing Banned Book Club series.
Vinyl Record Fair goes on without a scratch
Despite the impending arrival of Winter Storm Fern and the dipping temperatures, a Jan. 24 event at the Westobou Gallery on 1129 Broad St. had record numbers.
Lady Jags beat Flagler 68–52 Jan. 24
Augusta women’s basketball pulled away for a 68–52 Peach Belt Conference road win at Flagler on Saturday morning inside Flagler Gym.
Inclement weather forces postponement of Aiken MLK observance
The Aiken Technical College and University of South Carolina Aiken Martin Luther King Jr observance has been rescheduled for Feb. 8 at the USCA Convocation Center.
Champion coach emphasizes hard work as he takes new role
Former Westside basketball coach Jerry Hunter has four state titles under his belt and eyes more as he now leads Grovetown High School.
Community gardens groundbreaking planned for Allen Homes Feb. 11
Black Farm Street Inc. will host a site prep kickoff and groundbreaking for the Allen Homes Community Garden at 9 a.m. Feb. 11.
Chocolate and wine festival scheduled for Feb. 7
The Third Annual Chocolate and Wine Festival is scheduled for Feb. 7 at The Market Pavilion.
New, expanded North Augusta YMCA on schedule for summer opening
With a projected opening of summer 2026, the new, expanded North Augusta Family YMCA at 406 E. Martintown Rd. is taking shape as the walls are going up and signage is being set in place.
‘Hello Girls’ musical tells story of forgotten World War I heroes
Greenbrier High School will present the “Hello Girls” at 7 p.m. Jan. 29-31.
In pictures: Westminster day of service
Westminster middle school students spent the day in their community lending a helping hand.
