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Book collection underway for summer Book Bash

By Special To Augusta Good News · 29 Mar 2026 · 0

Donations for Book Bash are being accepted through May 22 at the United Way of the CSRA.

In pictures: Spring Egg-stravaganza at the Aiken County Historical Museum

By Mike Adams · 28 Mar 2026 · 0

Scenes from the Spring Egg-stravaganza at the Aiken County Historical Museum March 28, 2026.

Augusta Habitat for Humanity plans to expand its efforts over next five years

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Mar 2026 · 0

Expect to see more from the Augusta/CSRA Habitat for Humanity over the next few years as it expands its efforts to build affordable housing in the area.

Party highlights Augusta as a ‘Feel Good City’ and kickoffs new art initiative

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Mar 2026 · 0

A March 25 party highlighted efforts to promote Augusta and kickoff a new public art initiative.

‘Together We Bloom’ features Georgia flowers in brightly colored sculpture

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Mar 2026 · 0

An 11-foot-tall sculpture has a new home on the Salvation Army Kroc Center campus.

CSRA Heart Walk planned for March 27

By Staff Report · 24 Mar 2026 · 0

The CSRA Heart Walk is scheduled for March 27.

Women in Philanthropy awards more than $150,000 in grants at March 20 luncheon

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Mar 2026 · 0

On Friday, Women in Philanthropy of the Central Savannah River Area distributed more than $150,000 to 10 organizations. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $25,000.

In pictures: 2026 CSRA League of Women Voters’ EqualiTea

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Mar 2026 · 0

Highlights from the CSRA League of Women Voters EqualiTea on March 21, 2026.

Helms College expands to offer HVAC to its programs

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Mar 2026 · 0

On March 18, officials with Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA and Helms College held a ribbon cutting and dedication of its new HVAC labs at its campus on Washington Road.

Fair rides, food and games at AikenFest March 26-April 5

By Staff Report · 19 Mar 2026 · 0

AikenFest brings your favorite fair rides, food and games to the Western Carolina
State Fairgrounds from March 26 to April 5.

Salvation Army in final fundraising stages for new Center of Hope

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Mar 2026 · 0

The Salvation Army is in the home stretch of its fundraising campaign and is $1 million shy of its $15.7 million goal for a new Center of Hope.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade detours for construction

By Staff Report · 15 Mar 2026 · 0

The annual St. Patrick’s Day parade will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday.

In pictures: Cinderella Day 2026

By Mike Adams · 14 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: Cinderella Day 2026

Scenes from Cinderella Day 2026 on March 14 at the Augusta Dream Center.

In pictures: St. Patrick’s Day 5K in Aiken March 14

By Mike Adams · 14 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: St. Patrick’s Day 5K in Aiken March 14

Scenes from Aiken’s St. Patrick’s Day 5K on March 14.