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Nursing sorority marks its Founders Day

By Staff Report · 03 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Nursing sorority marks its Founders Day

The Phi Chi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, a professional sorority for nurses, held its 2024 Founders Day event on Oct. 16.

In pictures: Halloween at Children’s Hospital

By Special To Augusta Good News · 31 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Halloween at Children’s Hospital

Photos from Halloween at Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia.

Goodwill partnerships support families impacted by hurricane

By Staff Report · 30 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Goodwill partnerships support families impacted by hurricane

Fueled by a $10,000 sponsorship from SD Clifton Construction, the Good Samaritan Gift Card Program allows families impacted by the hurricane to shop for necessary clothing and household items at Goodwill locations

FEMA opens additional disaster recovery center on Oct. 30

By Staff Report · 30 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on FEMA opens additional disaster recovery center on Oct. 30

An additional Disaster Recovery Center opened in McCormick on Oct. 30.

In pictures: Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee

By Mike Adams · 27 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee

Scenes from Saturday at the Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee.

Halloween safety tips for children and adults

By Special To Augusta Good News · 25 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Halloween safety tips for children and adults

A Piedmont Augusta physician offers some Halloween safety tips.

Clothing giveaway set for Oct. 29 at area Salvation Army locations

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Clothing giveaway set for Oct. 29 at area Salvation Army locations

Volunteers from the Augusta National sorted 19 pallets of clothing donated by Pros Fore Clothes on Wednesday.

Gold Creek Foods donates chicken to Augusta University

By Staff Report · 23 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Gold Creek Foods donates chicken to Augusta University

A Gainesville, Ga. food company donated fully cooked chicken strips to Augusta University.

Goodwill opens Thomson donation center, plans retail store for early 2025

By Staff Report · 21 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Goodwill opens Thomson donation center, plans retail store for early 2025

A new Goodwill donation center opens in Thomson Oct. 23, ahead of a retail training store and career center, which is planned for 2025.

Everyday heroes save day for Harrisburg food pantry

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Oct 2024 · 1

Donations coordinated by a group of friends helped a local non profit put on its monthly food pantry.

Easterseals’ Ornament of Hope unveiled Oct. 18

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Easterseals’ Ornament of Hope unveiled Oct. 18

The Easterseals Ornament of Hope was unveiled Oct. 18.

In pictures: Trick or Treat and Bark-O-Ween in Columbia County

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Trick or Treat and Bark-O-Ween in Columbia County

Scenes from the Oct. 17 Trick or Treat and Bark-O-Ween aa the Evans Towne Center Park.

The Byllesby Center steps up after Hurricane Helene

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on The Byllesby Center steps up after Hurricane Helene

The Byllesby Center opened in Harrisburg on Feb. 1. In the wake of Helene, it’s been helping people six days a week.

Two annual cancer fundraisers see changes due to Helene

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Two annual cancer fundraisers see changes due to Helene

Hurricane Helene has prompted changes with two community cancer fundraisers – the Paceline ride and the annual Miracle Mile Walk.