Community

Junior Achievement announces partnerships prior to Jan. 11, 2024 Discovery Center grand opening

By Special To Augusta Good News · 17 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on Junior Achievement announces partnerships prior to Jan. 11, 2024 Discovery Center grand opening

The Junior Achievement Discovery Center of the CSRA is set to open in January 2024.

James Brown toy giveaway helps about 570 children

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on James Brown toy giveaway helps about 570 children

The James Brown Toy Giveaway was held at the James Brown Arena Dec. 16.

Wreaths Across America event to be held Dec. 16

By Staff Report · 15 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on Wreaths Across America event to be held Dec. 16

Wreaths Across America Day is Dec. 16 with several observances planned around the area.

Lazarus Project Food Pantry opens in Swainsboro

By Special To Augusta Good News · 15 Dec 2023 · 1

A new food pantry opened in Swainsboro Dec. 11.

Dukes’ family joins Christmas Light Fight

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on Dukes’ family joins Christmas Light Fight

A festive lights’ display is a way one family is creating a holiday tradition.

In pictures: North Augusta’s Christmas parade marches on – despite the rain

By Mike Adams · 10 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on In pictures: North Augusta’s Christmas parade marches on – despite the rain

Scenes from North Augusta’s Christmas Parade Dec. 10.

In pictures: Christmas Light Up Spectacular and Tree Lighting at the Augusta Common Dec. 9

By Mike Adams · 09 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on In pictures: Christmas Light Up Spectacular and Tree Lighting at the Augusta Common Dec. 9

Scenes from Saturday’s Christmas Light Up Spectacular and Tree Lighting at the Augusta Common Dec. 9.

Pexcho’s American Dime Museum named best museum in Georgia

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on Pexcho’s American Dime Museum named best museum in Georgia

The Georgia Business Journal named Pexcho’s American Dime Museum the best museum in Georgia.

Column: Miss Augusta 2022 coordinates Christmas card drive for nursing home residents

By Special To Augusta Good News · 08 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on Column: Miss Augusta 2022 coordinates Christmas card drive for nursing home residents

Columnist Quinn Shelt, Miss Augusta 2022 and an advocate for senior adults, is collecting holiday cards for nursing home residents.

BrandsMart donates cash and furniture to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Augusta

By Rakiyah Lenon · 08 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on BrandsMart donates cash and furniture to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Augusta

BrandsMart, which opened its Augusta location in October, made a $10,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Augusta

In pictures: Heroes wash windows at Children’s Hospital of Georgia

By Staff Report · 06 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on In pictures: Heroes wash windows at Children’s Hospital of Georgia

Employees of S&K Building Services dressed as superheroes Tuesday as they cleaned the outside of the Children’s Hospital of Georgia.

Augusta Air Show set for May 25-26, 2024

By Staff Report · 06 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta Air Show set for May 25-26, 2024

The Air Dot Show Tour announced its 2024 tour dates on Dec. 5.

GAP Ministries adds laundry room to its services

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on GAP Ministries adds laundry room to its services

GAP Ministries added another service to assist the area’s homeless – a place to wash their clothes.

Patti’s Playground dedicated at First Baptist Church of Augusta

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Dec 2023 · 1

First Baptist Church of Augusta dedicated a playground to its retired longtime preschool program minister.