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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.

Featured photo: Moon over Augusta Sept. 1

By Mike Adams · 02 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Featured photo: Moon over Augusta Sept. 1

Food bank celebrates new space

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Food bank celebrates new space

The Golden Harvest Food Bank has come a long way since Mike Firmin started it in 1982 with borrowed space and 50 pounds of chocolate bars and Italian dressing.

In pictures: South Pacific Festival in Evans Aug. 26

By Mike Adams · 26 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on In pictures: South Pacific Festival in Evans Aug. 26

Photos from the inaugural South Pacific Festival in Columbia County Aug. 26.

In pictures: Firefighter competition

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on In pictures: Firefighter competition

Photos from the firefighter competition held Aug. 24 in downtown Augusta as part of the Georgia State Fire Association’s Fire Service Convention

Cabaret performance benefits teen with cancer

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Cabaret performance benefits teen with cancer

“Going Karen on Cancer” is a cabaret-style show with songs of hope and encouragement. It’s scheduled for Aug. 25-27.