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FEMA housing resource fair set for Feb.15

By Staff Report · 10 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on FEMA housing resource fair set for Feb.15

FEMA is hosting a Housing Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Henry Brigham Community Center, 2463 Golden Camp Rd. C.

In pictures: Paine College homecoming parade

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Paine College homecoming parade

Paine College observed homecoming activities on Feb. 7-8.

Painted door honors legacy of Jimmy Carter

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Painted door honors legacy of Jimmy Carter

A door honoring President Jimmy Carter pays tribute to his volunteer service, and its artwork will help raise funds for an organization he held dear.

Augusta Stars kick off 30th anniversary year at Winter Special Olympics

By Staff Report · 05 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta Stars kick off 30th anniversary year at Winter Special Olympics

The Augusta Stars competed in the Special Olympics Georgia Winter Games in Marietta, Georgia, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.

Diamond Lakes regional baseball fields renamed in honor of former Commissioner Andy Cheek

By Staff Report · 04 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Diamond Lakes regional baseball fields renamed in honor of former Commissioner Andy Cheek

The Diamond Lakes Regional Park baseball field will be officially renamed in honor of former Commissioner Andy Cheek, a dedicated advocate for youth sports and community development. The renaming ceremony will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5.

Irish American Heritage Society announces 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade dignitaries Feb. 1

By Staff Report · 03 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Irish American Heritage Society announces 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade dignitaries Feb. 1

The Irish American Heritage Society (IAHS) announced its distinguished honorees for the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade at the annual Grand Marshal Ball Feb. 1.

Service marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on Service marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day

International Holocaust Remembrance Day was Jan. 27.

In pictures: RECing Crew Winter Wonderland Ball 2025

By Mike Adams · 25 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: RECing Crew Winter Wonderland Ball 2025

Scenes from Saturday’s Winter Wonderland Ball.

Point in Time count provides snapshot of homelessness in Augusta

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on Point in Time count provides snapshot of homelessness in Augusta

Volunteers still needed to help in homeless count.

In pictures: Snow Day Jan. 22, 2025

By Staff Report · 22 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Snow Day Jan. 22, 2025

Snowy scenes from Augusta, North Augusta and Barnwell.

People volunteer on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on People volunteer on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day was a day of service for some in the area.

In pictures: Evans On Ice

By Mike Adams · 18 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Evans On Ice

Scenes from the last weekend of Evans on Ice.

Events planned to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on Events planned to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Here’s a sampling of some of the events to mark the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Vinyl record fair planned for Jan. 18

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on Vinyl record fair planned for Jan. 18

The Augusta Record Fair will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Westobou Gallery.