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’
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
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.
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
“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
School supplies are being accepted for the annual “Stuff the Bus” drive.
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.
Pop! To the Culture: Let’s go back – to the future
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
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
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!
“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.
Column: The Fragrance of Easter
In her Easter column, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor highlights the importance a faith community at Easter and all year long.
