Staff Report

Sylvan Glade offers live action role play at Pendleton King Park

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 26 May 2023 · Comments Off on Sylvan Glade offers live action role play at Pendleton King Park

Sylvan Glade is a live action role playing group that meets regularly at Pendleton King Park.

Columbia County to celebrate National Trails Day with launch of new Bombasin Land Trail June 3

By Christopher Rickerson · 25 May 2023 · Comments Off on Columbia County to celebrate National Trails Day with launch of new Bombasin Land Trail June 3

A ribbon cutting ceremony for the Bombasin Land Trail will be June 3.

Two Richmond County students named Bank of America Student Leaders

By Staff Report · 25 May 2023 · Comments Off on Two Richmond County students named Bank of America Student Leaders

Two Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School students were named as Bank of America’s Student Leaders program.

Augusta’s Jewish Community observes Shavuot beginning May 25

By Staff Report · 24 May 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta’s Jewish Community observes Shavuot beginning May 25

Shavuot begins May 25.

Photojournalism: Cross Creek High School graduation

By Mike Adams · 24 May 2023 · Comments Off on Photojournalism: Cross Creek High School graduation

Mike Adams’ photo story from Cross Creek High School’s May 24 graduation ceremonies.

The Bicycle Ride Across Georgia returns to the area June 9-10

By Staff Report · 24 May 2023 · Comments Off on The Bicycle Ride Across Georgia returns to the area June 9-10

The Bicycle Ride Across Georgia returns to the area June 9-10 with an overnight stop in Thomson.

Researcher receives grant for efforts in stopping blindness in premature infants

By Special To Augusta Good News · 24 May 2023 · Comments Off on Researcher receives grant for efforts in stopping blindness in premature infants

A Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University researcher received a grant for his work in stopping blindness in premature infants.

Cannon Ballers stop GreenJackets in Tuesday series opener

By Staff Report · 23 May 2023 · Comments Off on Cannon Ballers stop GreenJackets in Tuesday series opener

The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers beat the Augusta GreenJackets Tuesday night at SRP Park.

Go crazy for ‘The Purple Xperience’ June 9

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 May 2023 · Comments Off on Go crazy for ‘The Purple Xperience’ June 9

Marshall Charloff and a four-member band bring Prince and his music to the Columbia County Performing Arts Center June 9.

Therapy combines with learning at Apparo Academy

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 May 2023 · Comments Off on Therapy combines with learning at Apparo Academy

Jennifer Jones felt more could be done to help young children in need of various types of therapies, so she took matters into her own hands and created a unique school.

Stokes to conduct his final Augusta Choral Society concert

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 May 2023 · Comments Off on Stokes to conduct his final Augusta Choral Society concert

Porter Stokes will conduct his final concert with the Augusta Choral Society May 23.

2023 High school valedictorians and salutatorians

By Staff Report · 21 May 2023 · Comments Off on 2023 High school valedictorians and salutatorians

Congratulations to the Class of 2023. Here are some of the area’s valedictorians and salutatorians plus some graduation information.