Columns

Column: Celebrating World Soil Day and the dirt that holds us all together

By Nick Lovett · 04 Dec 2025 · 0

Nick Lovett celebrates World Soil Day in this column. It’s observed every year on Dec. 5.

Column: Thankful in 2025

By Nick Lovett · 29 Nov 2025 · 0

Nick Lovett reflects on gratitude during challenging times.

Column: Choosing Gratitude

By The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor · 26 Nov 2025 · 0

Thanksgiving can be a bittersweet holiday. The shadow of grief can make it hard to be thankful, but the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor found healing in choosing gratitude.

Column: Halloween is more than orange; other colors have significant meaning

By Nick Lovett · 30 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on Column: Halloween is more than orange; other colors have significant meaning

Colors such as blue, teal and purple have special meaning during Halloween. Nick Lovett explains their significance.

Column: Angel on a Lead

By The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor · 09 Oct 2025 · 1

The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor and her corgi, Zelda, are members of the local chapter of the Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD). The mission of ATD is simple – sharing smiles and joys.

Column: Disney costumes make for magical exhibit

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on Column: Disney costumes make for magical exhibit

About 70 costumes from DIsney produced films and TV shows are on display in Columbia.

Pop! To the Culture: Feed Me, Seymour!

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 05 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: Feed Me, Seymour!

The 1980s film, “Little Shop of Horrors” will be briefly planted at the Miller on Sunday, Oct. 12 at 2 p.m.

ArtScape: The photography of Drake White and what’s happening at the Morris Museum of Art

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Sep 2025 · 1

Art is always on tap in Augusta. Here’s a few happenings the first weekend of October.

Column: Inspiring Women 2025 Awards

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Sep 2025 · 2

The inaugural Inspiring Women Awards were Sept. 25.

Pop! To the Culture: ‘Welcome to Jurassic Park!’

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 01 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: ‘Welcome to Jurassic Park!’

Ron Baxley Jr., welcomes readers into “Jurassic Park” in his latest column.

ArtScape: Photography exhibit marks Helene anniversary

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 31 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Photography exhibit marks Helene anniversary

New exhibits open this week at the Jessye Norman School of the Arts, the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art and Westobou.

Pop! To the Culture: ‘Lilo and Stitch’ celebrates ohana

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 10 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: ‘Lilo and Stitch’ celebrates ohana

Ron Baxley Jr. highlights the heartfelt moments in “Lilo and Stitch.”

Column: Top 10 picks for the best high school gridiron action in 2025

By Christopher Rickerson · 08 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Column: Top 10 picks for the best high school gridiron action in 2025

Augusta Good News sportswriter Christopher Rickerson gives his top 10 must-see games this high school football season.

ArtScape: Happenings with Westobou, 4P Studios, Sacred Heart and AbstrACTION Art Group

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Happenings with Westobou, 4P Studios, Sacred Heart and AbstrACTION Art Group

A few arts events over the next couple of weeks.