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Guest column: A financial checklist for transitioning military members

By Special To Augusta Good News · 16 Jun 2025 · 0

Here’s a few things to consider financially when transitioning from the military to civilian life.

Gardening: Planting the best tomato sandwich

By Special To Augusta Good News · 05 Jun 2025 · 0

Summer means tomato sandwich season.

Pop! To the Culture: Let’s go back – to the future

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 02 Jun 2025 · 0

Columnist Ron Baxley Jr. recalls a film that inspired his real life pursuits. “Back to the Future” will be at the Miller Theater on June 8.

ArtScape: Swider honored, art receptions planned for new exhibits

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 May 2025 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Swider honored, art receptions planned for new exhibits

This ArtScape column highlights an artist award and receptions planned for Sacred Heart Cultural Center and the Arts and Heritage Center of North Augusta.

Pop! To the Culture: ‘Steel Magnolias’ bring reminders of home

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 10 May 2025 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: ‘Steel Magnolias’ bring reminders of home

Columnist Ron Baxley Jr. recalls his upbringing with a Southern beautician mom ahead of the Miller Theater’s May 18 showing of “Steel Magnolias.”

Pop! To the Culture: Wayne’s World!

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 23 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: Wayne’s World!

“Wayne’s World” introduced Ron Baxley Jr. to the music of Queen and a lot of new expressions. The flick will be shown at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27 at the Miller Theater.

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Column: The Fragrance of Easter

By The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor · 20 Apr 2025 · 1

In her Easter column, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor highlights the importance a faith community at Easter and all year long.

Column: A Lenten Confession

By The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor · 12 Apr 2025 · 5

The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor reflects on an imperfect Lent.

Pop! To the Culture: My tale is as old as time

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 06 Mar 2025 · 6

In his column, Ron Baxley Jr. reminisces about growing up in Barnwell and the impact of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” The film will be shown as part of the Movies at the Miller on March 16.

Pop! To the Culture: ‘Muppet Movie’ perfect Valentine for longtime Muppets’ fan

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 09 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: ‘Muppet Movie’ perfect Valentine for longtime Muppets’ fan

Ron Baxley shares his love of “The Muppet Movie” which will be featured as part of the Movies at the Miller series on Feb. 16.

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Artscape: A few recent releases from Augusta’s literary artists

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on Artscape: A few recent releases from Augusta’s literary artists

The first ArtScape column of 2025 highlights four books written by local authors – Cecelia Butler Johnson, Dana Harris, Aaron Kinzer and Justin Harsey.

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Naked Epicurean: Low and slow is the way to go

By Ann Beth Strelec · 02 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on Naked Epicurean: Low and slow is the way to go

On a chilly day, a warm hearty soup hits the right spot.

A look back at 2024

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on A look back at 2024

A look back at the top stories of 2024.

ArtScape: Albertin talks Okefenokee photos Dec. 21 at CANDL

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Albertin talks Okefenokee photos Dec. 21 at CANDL

Mark Albertin’s exhibition at CANDL Fine Art, Sacred Heart’s next show features four artists and Internationl Fish Art contest are included in the latest ArtScape column.