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Christopher Rickerson is a graduate of Augusta University and a correspondent for Augusta Good News.
Wrightsboro Road Goodwill becomes donation center; new store planned
After years of serving the community as a retail store, Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA’s Wrightsboro Road will be a dedicated donation center.
Cold weather and cardiovascular health
Cold temperatures and sedentary habits can increase the risk of serious conditions like Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)—especially for those with underlying cardiovascular issues.
Jags fall in tight game at Christenberry Jan. 28
USC Beaufort escaped Christenberry Fieldhouse with a 91-90 Peach Belt Conference win in front of 1,684 fans on Greek Night Jan. 28.
Lady Jags drop OT battle against conference foe on Jan. 28
Augusta University’s women fell 82-70 to USC Beaufort in overtime Wednesday night at Christenberry Fieldhouse.
‘The Day Smell of Mother’s Spring’ opens Feb. 6 at CANDL Fine Art
“The Day Smell of Mother’s Spring,” a new exhibition of paintings and drawings by the North Carolina–based artist Bob Ray opens with a public reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6.
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.
