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Columbia County Racquet Center to reopen March 31

By Staff Report · 25 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Columbia County Racquet Center to reopen March 31

After extensive renovations and improvements, the Columbia County Racquet Center will reopen on Monday, March 31.

Rosa T. Beard Debutante Club to celebrate cotillion’s 60th anniversary March 29

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Rosa T. Beard Debutante Club to celebrate cotillion’s 60th anniversary March 29

The Rosa T. Beard Debutante Club will celebrate the cotillion’s 60th anniversary on March 29.

In pictures: The bicentennial observance of Lafayette’s Augusta visit

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: The bicentennial observance of Lafayette’s Augusta visit

Scenes from some of Sunday’s events to commemorate the bicentennial of Lafayette’s visit to Augusta.

Women in Philanthropy announces grants at March 21 luncheon

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Women in Philanthropy announces grants at March 21 luncheon

On March 21, Women in Philanthropy of the Central Savannah River Area distributed close to $186,000 in grants to 10 area non-profits at a luncheon at the Augusta Country Club.

In pictures: Columbia County Special Olympics 2025

By Special To Augusta Good News · 22 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Columbia County Special Olympics 2025

Scenes from Columbia County’s Special Olympics at Lakeside High School March 21.

Events to commemorate Lafayette’s 1825 visit

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Events to commemorate Lafayette’s 1825 visit

Events on March 23-24 will commemorate the bicentennial of the Marquis de Lafayette’s friendship tour.

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Initiative aims to help provide professional attire to those in need

By Staff Report · 20 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Initiative aims to help provide professional attire to those in need

The Salvation Army of Augusta and the Manarah Project, a local youth-led nonprofit, are partnering to launch a series of clothing drives to provide people with professional attire.

In pictures: St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2025

By Special To Augusta Good News · 17 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2025

Scenes from Monday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Historic west Augusta house finds new address

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Mar 2025 · 4

Family members saved the Skinner-Warren-West-Gardner House at 3202 Washington Road from the wrecking ball by moving it to West Road earlier this month.

In pictures: 2025 Augusta Market season opener

By Mike Adams · 15 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: 2025 Augusta Market season opener

The Augusta Market opened for the season on March 15 with music and vendors.

Statue of Irish American statesman dons green to mark St. Patrick’s Day festivities

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Statue of Irish American statesman dons green to mark St. Patrick’s Day festivities

Area Irish ready for Monday’s big event.

United Way celebrates 2024 campaign with March 11 luncheon

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on United Way celebrates 2024 campaign with March 11 luncheon

The United Way of the CSRA announced it raised more than $3.3 million with an economic impact of $5.05 million.

In pictures: Eighth Annual Cinderella Day

By Mike Adams · 08 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Eighth Annual Cinderella Day

Cinderella Day was Saturday at the Augusta Dream Center.

March 19 ribbon cutting set for new Thomson Goodwill

By Staff Report · 08 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on March 19 ribbon cutting set for new Thomson Goodwill

A grand opening and ribbon cutting for the newest Goodwill Retail Training Store, Donation Center and Career Center in Thomson is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 19