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Saxophone player provides impromptu concert during flight delay

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Dec 2024 · 1

Wayne Hoey never leaves home without his saxophone, and it was a good thing to have with him on Saturday.

Salvation Army seeks angel adopters by Dec. 13

By Staff Report · 09 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Salvation Army seeks angel adopters by Dec. 13

Help a child in need by adopting a Christmas angel by Dec. 13

Byllesby Center offered holiday festivities to community on Dec. 7

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Byllesby Center offered holiday festivities to community on Dec. 7

Crafts, food and holiday fun were part of the Byllesby Center’s Christmas Festival Saturday.

Nursing organization welcomes new members

By Staff Report · 08 Dec 2024 · 1

The Phi Chi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority Inc. added three new members to its sisterhood on Nov. 9, 2024.

In pictures: Star Wars Reads Day 2024

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Star Wars Reads Day 2024

New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Jeffrey Brown appeared at Star Wars Reads Day at the Augusta Public Library.

In pictures: Augusta Christmas Parade 2024

By Mike Adams · 07 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Augusta Christmas Parade 2024

Scenes from Saturday’s parade in downtown Augusta.

Augusta Locally Grown named Bank of America’s 2024 Neighborhood Champion

By Staff Report · 04 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta Locally Grown named Bank of America’s 2024 Neighborhood Champion

Bank of America has named Augusta Locally Grown as its local 2024 Neighborhood Champion for its work in addressing food insecurity by providing access to healthy food and nutrition education.

Candlelight ceremony provides ‘Lights for Memories’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Candlelight ceremony provides ‘Lights for Memories’

A Dec. 3 candlelight ceremony honored those with Alzheimer’s and dementia as well as their families.

In pictures: North Augusta tree lighting 2024

By Mike Adams · 03 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: North Augusta tree lighting 2024

Scenes from North Augusta’s tree lighting on Dec. 3,

Aiken Tech students donate baby-related items to local nonprofit

By Staff Report · 03 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Aiken Tech students donate baby-related items to local nonprofit

Aiken Technical College’s Student Medical Assisting Association collected and donated baby-related items to local nonprofit, Prepare for Babies.

Scout overcomes shyness to shine in popcorn sales

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Scout overcomes shyness to shine in popcorn sales

Miles Mazer sold more than $10,000 of popcorn to support the Georgia-Carolina Council Boys Scouts of America.

Christmas with a twist scheduled at historic home

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Christmas with a twist scheduled at historic home

See Meadow Garden during a candlelight holiday tour Dec. 6-7.

State program offers low-interest loans for farmers affected by Hurricane Helene

By Capitol Beat News Service · 27 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on State program offers low-interest loans for farmers affected by Hurricane Helene

The Georgia Department of Agriculture has launched a low-interest emergency loan program to help farmers who suffered losses from Hurricane Helene.

Augusta Stars bring home awards from Fall Special Olympics

By Special To Augusta Good News · 26 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta Stars bring home awards from Fall Special Olympics

Members of the Augusta Stars competed in bocce, cycling and golf as part of the Special Olympic Fall Games Nov. 22 and 23 in Valdosta, Georgia. And Raven Allen was named the Special Olympics GA 2024 Female Athlete of the Year.