Community

Gaming businesses spar to help fight hunger

By Staff Report · 05 Jun 2026 · 0

Express TCG and Cardboard Castle Games will debut the first Harvest Cup fundraiser event June 12-18.

In pictures: Rotarians volunteer at Camp Tanglewood

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Jun 2026 · 0

Rotarians from across Georgia visited Girl Scout Camp Tanglewood presenting a $50,000 check, then rolling up their sleeves to help on a construction, landscaping and beautification projects at the camp which was damaged during Hurricane Helen in September 2024

Richmond County summer reading kickoff event set for Saturday

By Staff Report · 04 Jun 2026 · 0

The Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System (ARCPLS) will host a community celebration June 6 to kick off the 2026 Summer Reading Program­ with a theme of Unearth a Story.

Golden Harvest Food Bank distributes $250,000 in grants to hunger relief partners on June 2

By Staff Report · 03 Jun 2026 · 0

 The Golden Harvest Food Bank awarded $250,000 in grant funding to 23 hunger relief partners across Georgia and South Carolina during its 2026 Network Investment Program Awards Ceremony Tuesday at the organization’s Augusta Campus

Musician keeps in rhythm at hospital’s heart center

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Jun 2026 · 0

Ralph Beardsworth shares gift of music at Piedmont Vascular, Heart and Endovascular Center.

Fourth Annual Take Kids Fishing Day brings out families on May 23

By Special To Augusta Good News · 28 May 2026 · 0

Severe overnight storms didn’t deter local families or dedicated union volunteers from gathering at J. Strom Thurmond Lake for the 4th Annual Take Kids Fishing Day on May 23.

In pictures: U.S. Men’s Senior National Team (Over-40) soccer camp

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 May 2026 · 0

The U.S. Men’s Senior National Team (Over-40) hosted a soccer clinic for youth soccer players May 25 at the Hammonds Ferry Soccer Complex in North Augusta before heading to the Senior World Cup in Thailand.

Wear Orange Weekend honors victims of gun violence

By Special To Augusta Good News · 25 May 2026 · 0

Three days of events are designed to encourage healing, awareness and community action.

Memorial Day event remembers the sacrifices of military service members

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 May 2026 · 0

A ceremony Monday commemorated the lives of those who have died in service to the nation.

In pictures: North Augusta Third Thursday features art, music and shopping

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 May 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: North Augusta Third Thursday features art, music and shopping

Third Thursday in North Augusta featured art, music and shopping.

Featured photo for May 20, 2026

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 May 2026 · Comments Off on Featured photo for May 20, 2026

Golden Harvest Food Bank seeks community assistance

By Staff Report · 20 May 2026 · Comments Off on Golden Harvest Food Bank seeks community assistance

The Golden Harvest Food Bank issued an urgent call to the community May 20 as the organization navigates one of its most significant supply challenges to date, arriving at a moment when food insecurity across its 24-county service area remains persistently high. 

United Way Book Bash scheduled for June 13

By Staff Report · 20 May 2026 · Comments Off on United Way Book Bash scheduled for June 13

Book Bash 2026 is scheduled for June 13.

Free Sand Hills youth program in ninth year

By Staff Report · 19 May 2026 · Comments Off on Free Sand Hills youth program in ninth year

The Sand Hills Community Center Summer Youth Program marks its ninth year beginning June 1.