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2024 Christmas Tour of Homes scheduled for Dec. 6-7

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Nov 2024 · 0

Five North Augusta homes have the halls decked and are ready for the 36th annual North Augusta Christmas Tour of Homes on Dec. 6-7.

Local Fisher Houses receive $54,000 donation

By Staff Report · 23 Nov 2024 · 0

The Greater Augusta-Fort Eisenhower chapter of the Association of the United
States Army (AUSA) will donated $54,000 to local Fisher Houses.

Demolition is major step toward tiny home initiative

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Nov 2024 · 0

A tiny home community in Richmond County will build a bridge for teens transitioning out of foster care.

Piedmont Augusta gives $1.9 million to area non profits

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Nov 2024 · 0

More than 30 non profits received $1.9 million in grants from Piedmont Augusta on Nov. 21.

Spend Thanksgiving with a new friend

By Staff Report · 22 Nov 2024 · 0

Share Thanksgiving with a pet from Augusta Animal Services.

Ugly sweater holiday event planned for Nov. 23 at Evans Towne Center Park

By Staff Report · 19 Nov 2024 · 0

Break out your ugliest Christmas sweater for a chance to win prizes.

Blanket program thrives under director

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Nov 2024 · 1

Christine Newby has coordinated volunteers who’ve made thousands of blankets for area children.

Cyclist goes extra mile for cancer research

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Nov 2024 · 0

Don Belisle’s weapon against cancer is his bicycle.

Veteran finds renewed purpose and support 

By Staff Report · 11 Nov 2024 · 0

Army veteran George McCloskey found a new career and support through Helms College.

Augusta’s ‘state of tourism’ focus of Nov. 13 event

By Staff Report · 11 Nov 2024 · 0

The 2024 Augusta State of Tourism: Connect and Celebrate event at the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 13.

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Walk to focus on mental illness

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Nov 2024 · 0

NAMI-Augusta will host a walk on Nov. 16.

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New collaboration brings food to the doorsteps of those in need

By Staff Report · 06 Nov 2024 · 2

A new initiative will deliver essential food items to those in need particularly older adults, people with disabilities and those without reliable transportation.

Nursing sorority marks its Founders Day

By Staff Report · 03 Nov 2024 · 0

The Phi Chi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, a professional sorority for nurses, held its 2024 Founders Day event on Oct. 16.

In pictures: Halloween at Children’s Hospital

By Special To Augusta Good News · 31 Oct 2024 · 0

Photos from Halloween at Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia.