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In pictures: GreenJackets play buddy game with RECing Crew

By Mike Adams · 17 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on In pictures: GreenJackets play buddy game with RECing Crew

Mike Adams’ photo story of the Augusta GreenJackets playing a buddy game with members of the RECing Crew June 17.

In pictures: Clash of the drumlines

By Mike Adams · 17 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on In pictures: Clash of the drumlines

Mike Adams’ photo story from a drumline stick-off June 17 as part of Augusta’s Juneteenth observances.

Copenhaver finishes cancer treatment, looks forward to next phase

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on Copenhaver finishes cancer treatment, looks forward to next phase

Former Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver finished his cancer treatments June 15 and is looking ahead to his next phase of life.

Multiple Juneteenth activities planned in Augusta

By Staff Report · 16 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on Multiple Juneteenth activities planned in Augusta

Multiple Juneteenth events are planned for the area. Here’s a sampling.

GAP Ministries serves area homeless

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Jun 2023 · 1

Founded in 1979, GAP Ministries serves the homeless and those in need.

Fishing pier project provides new access at Modoc Boat Ramp

By Special To Augusta Good News · 13 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on Fishing pier project provides new access at Modoc Boat Ramp

Union volunteers celebrated the completion of a large-scale access project with a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 10.

Don ‘Ramblin’ Rhodes, longtime columnist and entertainment writer, has died

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on Don ‘Ramblin’ Rhodes, longtime columnist and entertainment writer, has died

Don Rhodes, long time columnist, died Friday, June 9.

Photojournalism: Mural painting at East Boundary and Telfair Streets

By Special To Augusta Good News · 10 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on Photojournalism: Mural painting at East Boundary and Telfair Streets

Local artists help finish work on three crosswalk murals on Augusta’s east side Saturday.

In pictures: Bicycle Ride Across Georgia ends in Augusta with June 10 celebration

By Mike Adams · 10 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on In pictures: Bicycle Ride Across Georgia ends in Augusta with June 10 celebration

Mike Adams’ photo story of the final leg of the Bicycle Ride Across Georgia. Bicyclists ended their nearly 400 mile journey in Augusta.

Photojournalism: Sgt. Slaughter draws crowds at Augusta JoeFest on June 10

By Mike Adams · 10 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on Photojournalism: Sgt. Slaughter draws crowds at Augusta JoeFest on June 10

Mike Adams’ photo story from June 10 at JoeFest, a three-day toy and comic book convention in downtown Augusta.

Master of puppetry to share knowledge at unique camp

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Jun 2023 · 1

Ben Snead, longtime puppeteer in the Augusta area, hopes to pass on his knowledge of the craft through a puppetry camp at Le Chat Noir.

Peace, Love and James Brown: New mural goes up in downtown Augusta

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on Peace, Love and James Brown: New mural goes up in downtown Augusta

A new mural is going up in downtown Augusta – the artists are a group of area teens.

Vintage Ooollee owner to retire; costume shop has new owner

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Jun 2023 · 2

As Caren Bricker, better known to Augustans as Ooollee, plans to retire, she’s selling the costume shop to a former employee who has a soft spot in her heart for the business.

June 10 block party to celebrate crosswalk murals

By Staff Report · 04 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on June 10 block party to celebrate crosswalk murals

A June 10 block party will celebrate the completion of three sidewalk murals at the intersection of East Boundary and Telfair Street.