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Mural-covered building an Augusta attraction

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Jul 2025 · 0

Dennis Skelley wants to make a 13th Street building an Augusta destination.

James Brown statue to be temporarily moved during downtown construction

By Staff Report · 15 Jul 2025 · 0

The James Brown statue on Broad Street will be temporarily moved to the Augusta Museum of History on July 17.

SRP Federal Credit Union employees raise more than $45,000 for American Heart Association

By Staff Report · 09 Jul 2025 · 0

Representatives of SRP Federal Credit Union presented the American Heart Association with a check for more than $45,000 — the result of a three-month campaign led by team members Charmaine Finch and Ieshia Bell.

Ziplining, climbing tower part of downtown urban adventure center

By Staff Report · 09 Jul 2025 · 0

Destination Augusta presented an update to the City of Augusta’s Public Services Committee Tuesday on the progress of the new Outdoor Urban Adventure Center.

Downtown Loft + Living Tour returns July 18-19 with new look

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Jul 2025 · 0

Historic Augusta’s Downtown Loft + Living Tour will be July 18-19.

History, fireworks planned for Independence Day weekend 2025

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Jul 2025 · 0

Here are a few of the events marking Independence Day 2025.

Pendleton King Park reopens nine months after Hurricane Helene

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Jul 2025 · 0

A ribbon cutting ceremony marked the grand reopening of Pendleton King Park July 1.

Turn Back the Block partners with the University of Georgia for Harrisburg revitalization efforts

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Jun 2025 · 0

An initiative with the University of Georgia will help Turn Back the Block in its mission to revitalize Augusta’s historic Harrisburg district.

VITA program helps low-income residents file tax returns at no cost

By Staff Report · 23 Jun 2025 · 0

During the 2024 tax season, the United Way of the CSRA’s VITA program helped file 101 federal and state tax returns for area low-income families.

Nursing sorority celebrates chartering anniversary

By Staff Report · 22 Jun 2025 · 0

Phi Chi Chapter, Incorporated of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated® celebrated its 48th Chartering Anniversary on May 31, 2025, at the Kroc Center with 29 sorors including five original members in attendance.

Build the Band returns June 21 to raise money for Habitat for Humanity

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Build the Band returns June 21 to raise money for Habitat for Humanity

A fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity returns June 21.

Take Kids Fishing Day set for June 21

By Staff Report · 17 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Take Kids Fishing Day set for June 21

The Third Annual Augusta Building Trades Take Kids Fishing Day, a free youth fishing event at the Modoc Boat Ramp on Lake Thurmond, will be Saturday, June 21.  

Aiken Train Day event delights crowd June 14

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 15 Jun 2025 · 1

National Train Day brought people to the Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum June 14.

In pictures: Richmond County summer reading kickoff celebration June 14

By Mike Adams · 14 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Richmond County summer reading kickoff celebration June 14

The Augusta Richmond County Public Library kicked off its summer reading program with a special event at Dave and Buster’s.