Community

Vinyl Record Fair goes on without a scratch

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 24 Jan 2026 · 0

Despite the impending arrival of Winter Storm Fern and the dipping temperatures, a Jan. 24 event at the Westobou Gallery on 1129 Broad St. had record numbers.

Inclement weather forces postponement of Aiken MLK observance

By Staff Report · 24 Jan 2026 · 0

The Aiken Technical College and University of South Carolina Aiken Martin Luther King Jr observance has been rescheduled for Feb. 8 at the USCA Convocation Center.

Community gardens groundbreaking planned for Allen Homes Feb. 11

By Special To Augusta Good News · 24 Jan 2026 · 0

Black Farm Street Inc. will host a site prep kickoff and groundbreaking for the Allen Homes Community Garden at 9 a.m. Feb. 11.

New, expanded North Augusta YMCA on schedule for summer opening

By Staff Report · 23 Jan 2026 · 0

With a projected opening of summer 2026, the new, expanded North Augusta Family YMCA at 406 E. Martintown Rd. is taking shape as the walls are going up and signage is being set in place.

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.