Community

Turn Back the Block plans 10th new home

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Aug 2026 · 0

A lot at 2104 Mill View St. is the spot for the next Turn Back the Block home.

Column: Finishing a collection of historic Augusta ornaments

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Aug 2026 · 0

Easterseals is closing and is selling all of Christmas ornaments depicting historic Augusta buildings for $3 each.

Project Serve caps United Way kickoff event Aug. 21

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Aug 2026 · 0

Nearly 400 volunteers helped several nonprofits as part of the United Way of the CSRA’s Project Serve event after Friday’s campaign kickoff breakfast.

Goodwill career centers earn three-year exemplary CARF accreditation

By Staff Report · 18 Aug 2026 · 0

Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA has earned a three-year accreditation from CARF for its Job Connection Career Centers.

PaceDay changes location for 2026

By Staff Report · 14 Aug 2026 · 0

Construction in downtown Augusta is forcing another event to relocate for this year.

Community Foundation launches 2027 grants campaign

By Staff Report · 12 Aug 2026 · 0

The Community Foundation for the CSRA officially launched its 2027 Community Grants Campaign on Aug. 12 by announcing a goal to grant $1 million to expand support for local nonprofits and strengthen the future of philanthropy across the six-county CSRA.

Boys and Girls Club of Greater Augusta members participated in D.C. Youth Summit

By Special To Augusta Good News · 12 Aug 2026 · 1

A group of teens from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta (BGCGA) traveled to Washington, D.C., in July to participate in the Summit for America’s Youth, where they joined young leaders from across the country to strengthen their leadership skills and advocate for solutions to teen violence.

PACELINE grants fund six cancer research projects

By Special To Augusta Good News · 10 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on PACELINE grants fund six cancer research projects

Each year, area residents bike, walk or run to raise money for cancer research through PaceDay event. On July 28, PACELINE officials announced grant recipients from the 2025 event.

First responders honored for lifesaving actions at Peach Jam

By Staff Report · 07 Aug 2026 · 2

Piedmont Augusta honored a group of first responders for their lifesaving actions at Peach Jam last month.

Jenkins Family Nature Preserve to host back-to-school event Aug. 15

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on Jenkins Family Nature Preserve to host back-to-school event Aug. 15

A back-to-school bash is scheduled at Jenkins Family Nature Preserve in Lincoln County Aug. 15.

Mural highlights urban farm at Master’s Table Soup Kitchen

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on Mural highlights urban farm at Master’s Table Soup Kitchen

A wall at the Golden Harvest Food Bank’s urban garden at the Master’s Table Soup Kitchen is getting a facelift thanks to a team of artists.

Eagle Scout project will help owners reconnect with lost pets

By Mike Adams · 03 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on Eagle Scout project will help owners reconnect with lost pets

The construction and placement of two pet microchip stations is Evan Lester’s Eagle Scout project.

In pictures: Science Saturday at Riverview Park Activities Center

By Mike Adams · 01 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: Science Saturday at Riverview Park Activities Center

The Savannah River Ecology Lab highlighted area reptiles, amphibians, insects and plants at Science Day on Aug. 1.

Back to school giveaways for July 31-Aug. 1

By Staff Report · 28 Jul 2026 · Comments Off on Back to school giveaways for July 31-Aug. 1

A few back-to-school giveaways are planned for July 31 and Aug. 1.