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Local Fisher Houses receive $54,000 donation

By Staff Report · 23 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Local Fisher Houses receive $54,000 donation

The Greater Augusta-Fort Eisenhower chapter of the Association of the United
States Army (AUSA) will donated $54,000 to local Fisher Houses.

Demolition is major step toward tiny home initiative

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Nov 2024 · 1

A tiny home community in Richmond County will build a bridge for teens transitioning out of foster care.

Piedmont Augusta gives $1.9 million to area non profits

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Piedmont Augusta gives $1.9 million to area non profits

More than 30 non profits received $1.9 million in grants from Piedmont Augusta on Nov. 21.

Spend Thanksgiving with a new friend

By Staff Report · 22 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Spend Thanksgiving with a new friend

Share Thanksgiving with a pet from Augusta Animal Services.

Ugly sweater holiday event planned for Nov. 23 at Evans Towne Center Park

By Staff Report · 19 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Ugly sweater holiday event planned for Nov. 23 at Evans Towne Center Park

Break out your ugliest Christmas sweater for a chance to win prizes.

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