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Artists present their ideas for Gateway Sculpture

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on Artists present their ideas for Gateway Sculpture

Voting on the sculpture will run through April 3.

McManus receives inaugural area Good Neighbor Award

By Staff Report · 20 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on McManus receives inaugural area Good Neighbor Award

Ann Marie McManus is a good neighbor. She recently received the Good Neighbor Award for her community service.

Air Force band to present free Augusta concert March 25

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on Air Force band to present free Augusta concert March 25

Two members of the U.S. Air Force Band of the West have ties to the Augusta area.

Volunteer coordinator helps Golden Harvest Food Bank fulfill its mission

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on Volunteer coordinator helps Golden Harvest Food Bank fulfill its mission

Doressa Hawes’ volunteer service gave her a glimpse into what the Golden Harvest Food Bank does. Now, she works as the organization’s volunteer program manager.

In pictures: St. Patrick’s Day parade 2024

By Mike Adams · 16 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: St. Patrick’s Day parade 2024

Scenes from Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day parade.

Downtown group’s monthly cleanup of historic sites honors city’s Irish statesman

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on Downtown group’s monthly cleanup of historic sites honors city’s Irish statesman

The cleaning of the grave marker of Patrick Walsh was the Coalition for Action in Downtown Augusta’s March service project.

Columbia County Animal Services named Animal Services Agency of Year

By Staff Report · 15 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on Columbia County Animal Services named Animal Services Agency of Year

Columbia County Animal Services was named Animal Services Agency of the Year for 2024 by the Georgia Animal Control Association (GACA) at its 37th Annual Conference in Tybee Island, Georgia.

Project Life marks five years on Gordon Highway

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Mar 2024 · 2

Project Life celebrated its fifth anniversary on Gordon Highway in February.

Arts in the Heart relocating for 2024 festival

By Staff Report · 14 Mar 2024 · 1

Arts in the Heart of Augusta will move over a couple of streets in 2024.

Book event brings smiles

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on Book event brings smiles

The Literacy is Health: Books for Shay event provided free books for children as well as medical screenings.

New exhibition highlights unique Augusta women’s group

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on New exhibition highlights unique Augusta women’s group

A exhibition honoring the legacy of Rosa T. Beard and the Debutante Club she founded in 1963 opens with a reception on March 17 at the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History.

Police dog certification trials held at SRS

By Staff Report · 07 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on Police dog certification trials held at SRS

The United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) conducted its spring canine detection trials for the region at SRS Feb. 22-24.

Visionaries raise money to fight blood cancers

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on Visionaries raise money to fight blood cancers

Visionaries of the Year raise money to fight blood cancers.

United Way celebrates fundraising efforts at March 5 luncheon

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Mar 2024 · 1

The United Way of the CSRA celebrated its annual fundraising campaign March 5.