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American Red Cross recognizes heroes

By Staff Report · 27 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on American Red Cross recognizes heroes

The American Red Cross of East Central GA recognized eight local heroes from the Augusta area for their acts of courage, compassion, and community impact at a breakfast Sept. 26.

October concert to raise money for Jessye Norman School of the Arts

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on October concert to raise money for Jessye Norman School of the Arts

Four rising opera stars will be featured at this year’s fundraising concert.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s set for Sept. 30

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Walk to End Alzheimer’s set for Sept. 30

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be Sept. 30.

Salvation Army Angel Tree applications open Oct. 2

By Staff Report · 18 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Salvation Army Angel Tree applications open Oct. 2

The Salvation Army of Augusta helped more than 1,100 children in the area during the 2022 holiday season.

In pictures: Celtic cross clean-up at Saint Paul’s

By Staff Report · 17 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on In pictures: Celtic cross clean-up at Saint Paul’s

Volunteers cleaned up the Celtic cross and grounds behind Saint Paul’s Church on Reynolds Street.

Arts in the Heart of Augusta brings crowds downtown

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Arts in the Heart of Augusta brings crowds downtown

Arts in the Heart of Augusta drew thousands of people downtown Sept. 16. The festival continues Sept. 17.

In pictures: 30th anniversary Border Bash

By Mike Adams · 15 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on In pictures: 30th anniversary Border Bash

Highlights from the 30th annual Border Bash Sept. 15.

Homeless ministry raises enough money to purchase property

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 15 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Homeless ministry raises enough money to purchase property

Faced with a looming deadline, officials with the Garden City Rescue Mission and Life Development Center created an aggressive plan and succeeded in raising enough money to buy its current location.

Arts in the Heart of Augusta returns Sept. 15-17

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Arts in the Heart of Augusta returns Sept. 15-17

Live performances, arts vendors and international food are all part of Arts in the Heart of Augusta.

Conference fulfills mother’s dream; opens door for future

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Conference fulfills mother’s dream; opens door for future

Holding a conference to shine a spotlight on a rare blood disorder foundation was a dream of its founder who died in 2019.

Homeless center faces looming deadline

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 10 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Homeless center faces looming deadline

The Garden City Rescue Mission and Life Development Center needs to raise about $160,000 by Sept. 15 to keep its Fenwick Street home.

In pictures: A purr-fect show at Riverview Park

By Mike Adams · 09 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on In pictures: A purr-fect show at Riverview Park

Photos from Saturday’s opening day of the Cattyshack Cats’ The International Cat Association Cat Show at Riverview Park.

Sneak a peek at ‘Behind the Scenes’ at the Augusta Museum of History in September

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Sneak a peek at ‘Behind the Scenes’ at the Augusta Museum of History in September

The Augusta Museum of History offers a look into its archives through the Behind the Scenes program.

9/11 remembrance events planned

By Staff Report · 05 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on 9/11 remembrance events planned

A few events are planned to commemorate 9/11.