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Augusta on Display gives opportunity to learn about city’s services

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta on Display gives opportunity to learn about city’s services

Augusta On Display allowed Richmond County residents to learn more about their government services on June 3 at Julian Smith Casino.

Photojournalism: Saturday in the Park

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on Photojournalism: Saturday in the Park

A photo story from Lake Olmstead on June 3.

Photojournalism: Down to the River Festival

By Mike Adams · 02 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on Photojournalism: Down to the River Festival

Photo story from the first night of North Augusta’s two-day Down to the River Festival.

Augusta Goodwill draws from its past to shape its future

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 31 May 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta Goodwill draws from its past to shape its future

Augusta’s Goodwill has returned to its foundation with a new approach for the 21st century.

JoeFest brings comics, cosplay, celebrities

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 30 May 2023 · Comments Off on JoeFest brings comics, cosplay, celebrities

JoeFest returns with celebrities, cosplay, comics and more June 9-11.

Memorial Day ceremony honors the fallen

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 May 2023 · Comments Off on Memorial Day ceremony honors the fallen

A ceremony marked Memorial Day in Augusta May 29.

Augusta National’s Black Caddies focus of program at Laney Museum of Black History

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 May 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta National’s Black Caddies focus of program at Laney Museum of Black History

A new program at the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History highlights the “Black Caddies – The Men on the Bag.”

Augusta area to be well-represented at Miss Georgia pageant

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 May 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta area to be well-represented at Miss Georgia pageant

Three women with ties to Augusta will vie for the Miss Georgia crown.

Photojournalism: Flags placed to honor military

By Mike Adams · 27 May 2023 · Comments Off on Photojournalism: Flags placed to honor military

Memorial Day honors the nation’s military members who died in service to their country. Local groups marked the start of the weekend by placing flags at one local cemetery.

Mural honors African American women educators

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 May 2023 · Comments Off on Mural honors African American women educators

A mural pays tribute to six African American female educators, including Ruth Crawford, who turned 108 on May 25.

Sylvan Glade offers live action role play at Pendleton King Park

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 26 May 2023 · Comments Off on Sylvan Glade offers live action role play at Pendleton King Park

Sylvan Glade is a live action role playing group that meets regularly at Pendleton King Park.

Columbia County to celebrate National Trails Day with launch of new Bombasin Land Trail June 3

By Christopher Rickerson · 25 May 2023 · Comments Off on Columbia County to celebrate National Trails Day with launch of new Bombasin Land Trail June 3

A ribbon cutting ceremony for the Bombasin Land Trail will be June 3.

Two Richmond County students named Bank of America Student Leaders

By Staff Report · 25 May 2023 · Comments Off on Two Richmond County students named Bank of America Student Leaders

Two Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School students were named as Bank of America’s Student Leaders program.

Therapy combines with learning at Apparo Academy

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 May 2023 · Comments Off on Therapy combines with learning at Apparo Academy

Jennifer Jones felt more could be done to help young children in need of various types of therapies, so she took matters into her own hands and created a unique school.