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Blue Star Marker unveiled at Pendleton King Park on May 16

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 May 2026 · Comments Off on Blue Star Marker unveiled at Pendleton King Park on May 16

On May 16, to mark Armed Forces Day, members of Pine Needle Garden Club, Garden Clubs of Georgia and the Pendleton King Park Foundation gathered to unveil and dedicate a Blue Star Marker.

In pictures: Aiken County Dog Club Second AKC Sanctioned A Match on May 16

By Mike Adams · 16 May 2026 · 1

Dogs competed in the Aiken County Dog Club’s Second AKC Sanctioned A Match on May 16.

Harlem Dunkin’ celebrates May 15 grand opening with $20,000 grant presentation

By Staff Report · 15 May 2026 · Comments Off on Harlem Dunkin’ celebrates May 15 grand opening with $20,000 grant presentation

Dunkin’ celebrated the grand opening of its newest Next Generation restaurant in Harlem on May 15 and presented a $20,000 check to  Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia to support its facility dog Popcorn.

Featured photo of the day May 8, 2026

By Mike Adams · 08 May 2026 · Comments Off on Featured photo of the day May 8, 2026

A small gator catches the early morning light on May 8, 2026 at the North Augusta brick pond.

In pictures: May the 4th Be With You 2026

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 May 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: May the 4th Be With You 2026

The Hub for Community Innovation had shades of Tatooine or the Death Star on May 7 as people celebrated the annual May the 4th Be With You event.

Coffee, books and creative problem solving helps United Way fulfill its mission

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 May 2026 · Comments Off on Coffee, books and creative problem solving helps United Way fulfill its mission

A new coffee blend will help raise money for Mission United, one of the United Way of the CSRA”s direct access programs.

May 6 groundbreaking planned for Augusta Canal village and pedestrian bridge

By Staff Report · 05 May 2026 · Comments Off on May 6 groundbreaking planned for Augusta Canal village and pedestrian bridge

A May 6 groundbreaking ceremony will mark the start of construction for the Village at Riverwatch Trailhead and Pedestrian Bridge.

Lakeside senior earns Girl Scouts’ highest award

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 May 2026 · Comments Off on Lakeside senior earns Girl Scouts’ highest award

Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia honored Girl Scouts for their achievements at a ceremony May 2.

Salvation Army nears $15.7 million fundraising goal

By Staff Report · 01 May 2026 · Comments Off on Salvation Army nears $15.7 million fundraising goal

Momentum continues to build for The Salvation Army of Augusta as the organization nears its goal for a new Center of Hope emergency shelter.

‘Kids Unite’ to fight cancer and raise more than $4,200

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Apr 2026 · Comments Off on ‘Kids Unite’ to fight cancer and raise more than $4,200

Children joined in fight against cancer by raising more than $4,200 on April 26, ahead of the May 2 Unite in the Fight Against Cancer.

In pictures: 2026 Burger Battle fundraiser

By Leonard Porkchop Zimmerman · 27 Apr 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: 2026 Burger Battle fundraiser

Scenes from the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Augusta’s Burger Battle on April 27, 2026.

In pictures: The perfect date – April 25

By Mike Adams · 26 Apr 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: The perfect date – April 25

Scenes from April 25 – the perfect date according to a popular film.

Woofstock 2026 brings out animals and animal lovers April 25

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 25 Apr 2026 · 1

Pups and their owners had a blast at Woofstock April 25.

In pictures: International Yarn Day events at Three Crows Fiber April 25

By Mike Adams · 25 Apr 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: International Yarn Day events at Three Crows Fiber April 25

Scenes from International Yarn Day activities.