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Wellstar MCG announces first birth of 2026

By Special To Augusta Good News · 01 Jan 2026 · 0

Zerah Basisi was the first baby born at Wellstar MCG Health in 2026.

In pictures: Lights of the South

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Dec 2025 · 0

Lights of the South celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2025

Nursing sorority donates gifts to Christmas Angels

By Special To Augusta Good News · 28 Dec 2025 · 0

Members of the Phi Chi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Professional Nursing Sorority, Incorporated adopted Christmas Angels delivered Christmas Angel Gifts to American Legion Post 71 in North Augusta on Dec. 15.

A look back at 2025

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Dec 2025 · 0

As 2025 comes to a close, here’s a look back at the year’s top-viewed stories.

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Repack the Backpack event set for Jan. 5, 2026

By Staff Report · 27 Dec 2025 · 0

The Repack the Backpack event will begin at 11 a.m. Jan. 5, 2026 at the Henry Brigham Community Center, 2463 Golden Camp Rd

New sculpture added at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Dec 2025 · 0

The latest sculpture by Przemyslaw Kordys has been placed in its new home.

Christmas trees enhance fish habitat at the lake

By Special To Augusta Good News · 25 Dec 2025 · 0

Recycle your natural Christmas tree through Jan. 18, 2026 at Lake Thurmond.

In pictures: Santa visits hospitalized children

By Special To Augusta Good News · 25 Dec 2025 · 0

See scenes from St. Nick’s Christmas Day visit to the Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia,

SRP Federal Credit Union celebrates museum opening

By Staff Report · 23 Dec 2025 · 0

A new museum highlights the 65-year history of the SRP Federal Credit Union.

In pictures: Christmas at Hopelands Dec. 22

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Dec 2025 · 0

Hundreds of guests visited Hopelands Gardens Dec. 22 to see more than 100,000 twinkling lights and static displays winding through two miles of pathways.

James Brown Family Foundation toy giveaway Dec. 20

By Mike Adams · 20 Dec 2025 · 0

The annual James Brown Family Foundation toy giveaway Dec. 20 at May Park.

SRP Federal Credit Union plans holiday donations of $115,000 to 23 area charities

By Staff Report · 20 Dec 2025 · 1

SRP Federal Credit Union’s Board of Directors has approved a special Random Acts of Kindness initiative totaling $115,000 in donations to 23 local charities across the communities SRP serves.

Fort Gordon Christmas House helps 426 military families

By Staff Report · 20 Dec 2025 · 1

Fort Gordon Christmas House helped 426 families including 763 children have a better holiday season.

In pictures: Evans Towne Center Park Christmas lights 2025

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Evans Towne Center Park Christmas lights 2025

Scenes from the lights at Evans Towne Center Park.