Independence Day events around Augusta
Here’s a few of the activities taking place around Augusta in observance of Independence Day.
Great Building Showdown returns to Augusta Museum June 29
The Great Building Showdown returns June 29-July 9.
Organization ‘turns back the block’ one house, one homeowner at a time
Since 2010, Turn Back the Block has been working to revitalize Harrisburg.
Food bank needs summer volunteers
The Golden Harvest Food Bank needs volunteers at its Faith Food Factory warehouse and at its Master’s Table Soup Kitchen.
American Red Cross of Georgia helps Augustans affected by flooding
Volunteers with the American Red Cross of Georgia have been assisting Augustans affected by recent heavy rainfall.
Photojournalism: Pups ‘n Suds fundraiser
Pups ‘n Suds helps raise money for the SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare in Aiken.
Fun with greater purpose at Sand Hills Summer Youth program
A renowned ballerina leads a summer enrichment program that mixes fun with personal development.
Augusta Special Olympian wins silver in Berlin games
An Augusta Special Olympian is bringing home silver from the World Games in Berlin.
Augusta Museum of History marks Juneteenth with program
Activities at the Augusta Museum of History celebrated Juneteenth on June 17.
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
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
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
Multiple Juneteenth events are planned for the area. Here’s a sampling.
GAP Ministries serves area homeless
Founded in 1979, GAP Ministries serves the homeless and those in need.
