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Volunteerism a highlight of MLK Day 2024

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Volunteerism a highlight of MLK Day 2024

Multiple volunteer projects were part of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday Jan. 15.

The Salvation Army of Augusta surpasses Red Kettle Campaign goal

By Staff Report · 10 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on The Salvation Army of Augusta surpasses Red Kettle Campaign goal

The Salvation Army of Augusta exceeded its goal for its annual Red Kettle campaign in 2023. The Salvation Army announced Jan. 10.

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Multiple area events set to honor King’s legacy in 2024

By Staff Report · 07 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Multiple area events set to honor King’s legacy in 2024

A parade, a play and keynote addresses are planned for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.

Tennis and learning in full swing at MACH Academy

By Rakiyah Lenon · 07 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Tennis and learning in full swing at MACH Academy

MACH Academy focuses on tennis but also offers academic enrichment such as coding.

Winter blooms focus of annual camellia show

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Winter blooms focus of annual camellia show

The annual Aiken Camellia Society Camellia Show will be Jan. 20.

Bite into ‘Dracula’ at USC Aiken’s Center for Lifelong Learning

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Bite into ‘Dracula’ at USC Aiken’s Center for Lifelong Learning

Dacre Stoker, the great-grand nephew of Dracula’s author, will present a three session class in March. Registration began Jan. 3.

In photos: Farewell 2023

By Mike Adams · 31 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on In photos: Farewell 2023

Mike Adams snapped a couple of peaceful shots on New Year’s Eve.

Column: Top stories of 2023

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 31 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on Column: Top stories of 2023

Publisher Charmain Z. Brackett highlights some of the stories featured at Augusta Good News in 2023.

In pictures: New Year’s Eve (Eve) Countdown to Noon with Tara Scheyer and the Mud Puppy Band

By Mike Adams · 30 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on In pictures: New Year’s Eve (Eve) Countdown to Noon with Tara Scheyer and the Mud Puppy Band

It was an early New Year’s celebration Saturday.

Bank of America invests more than $547,000 into Augusta area organizations in 2023

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on Bank of America invests more than $547,000 into Augusta area organizations in 2023

Bank of America supports programming in workforce development, affordable housing, economic mobility, arts and culture and health.

Winter village brings Christmas joy

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Dec 2023 · 2

For about two decades, the mother-son duo of Holly and Woody Kaminer have created a festive winter wonderland.

Golden Harvest partners with Fort Eisenhower Christmas House

By Staff Report · 19 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on Golden Harvest partners with Fort Eisenhower Christmas House

Golden Harvest Food Bank partners with Fort Eisenhower Christmas House to provide for soldiers’ families during the holiday season.

Junior Achievement announces partnerships prior to Jan. 11, 2024 Discovery Center grand opening

By Special To Augusta Good News · 17 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on Junior Achievement announces partnerships prior to Jan. 11, 2024 Discovery Center grand opening

The Junior Achievement Discovery Center of the CSRA is set to open in January 2024.

James Brown toy giveaway helps about 570 children

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on James Brown toy giveaway helps about 570 children

The James Brown Toy Giveaway was held at the James Brown Arena Dec. 16.