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In pictures: Westminster day of service

By Special To Augusta Good News · 22 Jan 2026 · 0

Westminster middle school students spent the day in their community lending a helping hand.

New facility dog is on the job at children’s hospital

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Jan 2026 · 0

A two-year-old golden retriever/labradoodle is the newest addition to Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia’s facility dog team.

Organization builds bridge for people aging out of foster care

By Nick Lovett · 19 Jan 2026 · 0

Bridge Builder Communities works to ensure that when foster youth reach adulthood, they are not left to navigate housing, employment, education and behavioral health needs alone.

Polar Plunge raises money for Burke County YMCA

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Jan 2026 · 0

The Polar Plunge raised money for Burke County YMCA on Jan. 17, 2026.

In pictures: CSRA Brick Con 2026

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Jan 2026 · 0

Scenes from the CSRA Brick Con Jan. 17, 2026 at Lakemont Presbyterian Church.

Goodwill of Middle Georgia and the CSRA Celebrates Founder’s Week Jan. 18-24

By Special To Augusta Good News · 16 Jan 2026 · 0

Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA will celebrate its founder, the Rev. Edgar H, Helms, with birthday cake and sales during the week of Jan.18-24.

Community Foundation announces record amount of grants

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Jan 2026 · 0

On Thursday, the Community Foundation of the CSRA announced the funding of grants of more than $735,000 to support 59 non-profit organizations.

Happy2Help raises more than $18,000 for cancer research

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Jan 2026 · 0

Happy2Help launched its limited run in August and brought in $18,038.63 for cancer research.

sculpture of martin luther king jr memorial in gray concrete wall

Area events planned to honor legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Jan 2026 · 0

The Augusta area will see several events to commemorate the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

It’s Girl Scout cookie time

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Jan 2026 · 1

Girl Scout cookie season is through March 8.

Holiday concert raises $40,000 for Paine College

By Staff Report · 10 Jan 2026 · 0

Russell Joel Brown presented a $40,000 check to Paine College on Jan. 6, the result of his successful “Home for the Holidays at Paine College” performances.

Polar Plunge to raise money for Burke County YMCA Jan. 17

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Polar Plunge to raise money for Burke County YMCA Jan. 17

A Polar Plunge is scheduled for Jan. 17 at the Burke County YMCA.

Winter clothes drive held in January

By Special To Augusta Good News · 08 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Winter clothes drive held in January

The Salvation Army of Augusta is partnering with the Richmond County School System to host a community-wide winter clothing drive aimed at supporting individuals and families in need across the greater Augusta area.

HUB, MCG partnership wins $200,000 NIH Build UP Trust Challenge 

By Special To Augusta Good News · 08 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on HUB, MCG partnership wins $200,000 NIH Build UP Trust Challenge 

A program created through a partnership between the HUB for Community Innovation Augusta and the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University has won a national competition.