Cancer walk raises $62,000
About 400 people participated in the May 3 Unite in the Fight Against Cancer walk and raised $62,000 for the Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University,
Riverwalk to close for hurricane cleanup beginning May 14
Riverwalk will be closed for about two weeks for city crews to clean up debris from Hurricane Helene.
Golf tournament raises $290,000 for Piedmont Foundation’s new Colorectal Cancer Fund
The 39th annual Jernigan Memorial Golf Tournament raised $290,000 for the Piedmont Augusta Foundation.
Lupus walk scheduled for May 17
The Augusta Walk to End Lupus Now is scheduled for Saturday, May 17.
Children’s summer meal program expands in second year
Golden Harvest Food Bank is stepping in once again this summer with an expanded Summer Harvest Program to serve more families.
In pictures: Paying tribute to deputy killed in line of duty
People paid their respects Monday as the funeral procession for Columbia County Deputy Brandon Sikes left Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Home.
Students take part in healthy choices youth workshop
The Phi Chi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated hosted its second Annual Youth Workshop, themed “Healthy Choices, Strong Minds,” on April 26, 2025.
In pictures: Columbia County Public Safety and Preparedness Fair May 3
Scenes from the Columbia County’s Annual Public Safety and Preparedness Fair Saturday.
Scholarship honoring Godfather of Soul launched on his 92nd birthday
A new scholarship honoring the legacy of James Brown launches ,May 3, the Godfather of Soul’s 92nd birthday.
Augustans celebrate historic preservation efforts at Cotton Ball
Historic Augusta held its annual Cotton Ball May 1.
Sculpture trail ribbon cutting will be May 2
A ribbon cutting ceremony for 10 new sculptures in downtown Augusta is scheduled for Friday, May 2.
