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Goodwill to open 18th retail training store on Walton Way

By Staff Report · 31 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Goodwill to open 18th retail training store on Walton Way

A new Goodwill retail training store and donation center will open in February.

Rotary Club of Augusta accepting speech contest entries

By Special To Augusta Good News · 30 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Rotary Club of Augusta accepting speech contest entries

Rotary Club of Augusta’s speech contest is accepting entries through Feb 16.

Augusta Camellia Show blooms on Feb. 3

By Staff Report · 30 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta Camellia Show blooms on Feb. 3

The Augusta Camellia Show will be Saturday at The Church of the Good Shepherd.

In pictures: Winter Wonderland Ball

By Mike Adams · 27 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Winter Wonderland Ball

Scenes from Saturday’s Winter Wonderland Ball.

Antique show to benefit Aiken Center for the Arts

By Rylee Knox · 26 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Antique show to benefit Aiken Center for the Arts

The 24th annual Aiken Antique Show will be Feb. 2-4 at the Aiken Center for the Arts.

Pickleball tournament to raise funds for youth mental health services

By Staff Report · 24 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Pickleball tournament to raise funds for youth mental health services

A Jan. 27 pickleball tournament will benefit mental health services for youth.

Saturday Chef provides culinary experience

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Saturday Chef provides culinary experience

Saturday Chef is a monthly community cooking class at Helms College.

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Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities will host its annual Advocacy Days

By Staff Report · 18 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities will host its annual Advocacy Days

The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities will host its annual Advocacy Days beginning Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, during the 2024 legislative session.

Volunteerism a highlight of MLK Day 2024

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Volunteerism a highlight of MLK Day 2024

Multiple volunteer projects were part of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday Jan. 15.

The Salvation Army of Augusta surpasses Red Kettle Campaign goal

By Staff Report · 10 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on The Salvation Army of Augusta surpasses Red Kettle Campaign goal

The Salvation Army of Augusta exceeded its goal for its annual Red Kettle campaign in 2023. The Salvation Army announced Jan. 10.

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Multiple area events set to honor King’s legacy in 2024

By Staff Report · 07 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Multiple area events set to honor King’s legacy in 2024

A parade, a play and keynote addresses are planned for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.

Tennis and learning in full swing at MACH Academy

By Rakiyah Lenon · 07 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Tennis and learning in full swing at MACH Academy

MACH Academy focuses on tennis but also offers academic enrichment such as coding.

Winter blooms focus of annual camellia show

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Winter blooms focus of annual camellia show

The annual Aiken Camellia Society Camellia Show will be Jan. 20.

Bite into ‘Dracula’ at USC Aiken’s Center for Lifelong Learning

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Bite into ‘Dracula’ at USC Aiken’s Center for Lifelong Learning

Dacre Stoker, the great-grand nephew of Dracula’s author, will present a three session class in March. Registration began Jan. 3.