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Blanket program thrives under director

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Nov 2024 · 1

Christine Newby has coordinated volunteers who’ve made thousands of blankets for area children.

Cyclist goes extra mile for cancer research

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Cyclist goes extra mile for cancer research

Don Belisle’s weapon against cancer is his bicycle.

Veteran finds renewed purpose and support 

By Staff Report · 11 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Veteran finds renewed purpose and support 

Army veteran George McCloskey found a new career and support through Helms College.

Augusta’s ‘state of tourism’ focus of Nov. 13 event

By Staff Report · 11 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta’s ‘state of tourism’ focus of Nov. 13 event

The 2024 Augusta State of Tourism: Connect and Celebrate event at the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 13.

Walk to focus on mental illness

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Walk to focus on mental illness

NAMI-Augusta will host a walk on Nov. 16.

New collaboration brings food to the doorsteps of those in need

By Staff Report · 06 Nov 2024 · 2

A new initiative will deliver essential food items to those in need particularly older adults, people with disabilities and those without reliable transportation.

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.