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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.

Column: Letters led Ramblin’ Rhodes to Hulk Hogan

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Jul 2025 · 2

Don Rhodes would’ve had a witty column about his memories of Augusta native Hulk Hogan. Instead, Rhodes left a trail of memories.

ArtScape: Fun at the Augusta Poster Show

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Fun at the Augusta Poster Show

Highlights from Friday’s VIP reception at the Augusta Poster Show.

ArtScape: Poster Show, A Thousand Words

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Poster Show, A Thousand Words

The Augusta Poster Show and “A Thousand Words” are highlighted in this ArtScape column.

Column: Sacred Heart, Queen and candlelight

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Column: Sacred Heart, Queen and candlelight

Candlelight concerts put Sacred Heart in a different light.

Aiken County students can be Fit 4 School at July 19 event

By Staff Report · 10 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Aiken County students can be Fit 4 School at July 19 event

Aiken County students of all ages can get a jump start on the new school year at
the Family Y in Graniteville on July 19.

ArtScape: Award-winning wordsmiths and new book releases for July 2025

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Award-winning wordsmiths and new book releases for July 2025

This ArtScape column focuses on Porter Fleming winners, a Georgia Author of the Year finalists plus new releases by mother-son duo, Shonta Bradley, and her son, Caleb, as well as Augusta Good News columnist Ron Baxley Jr.

Pop! To the Culture: The Center for Puppetry Arts is pot of gold at the end of ‘Rainbow Connection’

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 06 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: The Center for Puppetry Arts is pot of gold at the end of ‘Rainbow Connection’

Ron Baxley Jr. describes the GenX wonder of visiting Atlanta’s Center for Puppetry Arts.

Gardening column: Future farmer finds her roots at Kingdom Gardens Co-op Farm

By Special To Augusta Good News · 01 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Gardening column: Future farmer finds her roots at Kingdom Gardens Co-op Farm

Nick Lovett of Martinez is a recipient of the World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) 2025 Future Farmers Program award. She’s spending several weeks at Kingdom Gardens Farm, an organic practicing Christian co-op located in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

ArtScape: SummHer, Luke Allsbrook at CANDL, Rhian Swain at Augusta & Co.

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on ArtScape: SummHer, Luke Allsbrook at CANDL, Rhian Swain at Augusta & Co.

A few of the arts happening in Augusta beginning June 27.

Pop! To the Culture: 50 years later ‘Jaws’ still has us asking if it’s safe to go into the water

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 25 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: 50 years later ‘Jaws’ still has us asking if it’s safe to go into the water

“Jaws” marks 50 years this summer. A few free screenings are taking place in July.

United Way prepares to ‘Stuff the Bus’ with supplies for kids returning to school

By Staff Report · 24 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on United Way prepares to ‘Stuff the Bus’ with supplies for kids returning to school

School supplies are being accepted for the annual “Stuff the Bus” drive.

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Guest column: A financial checklist for transitioning military members

By Special To Augusta Good News · 16 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Guest column: A financial checklist for transitioning military members

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 · Comments Off on Gardening: Planting the best tomato sandwich

Summer means tomato sandwich season.