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Empty the animal shelter with reduced adoption fees

By Staff Report · 12 Jul 2023 · Comments Off on Empty the animal shelter with reduced adoption fees

The Aiken County Animal Shelter is overcrowded. Reduced adoption fees are available through July 31,

Salvation Army of Augusta hits milestone in helping families find homes

By Staff Report · 11 Jul 2023 · Comments Off on Salvation Army of Augusta hits milestone in helping families find homes

The Salvation Army of Augusta has helped more families transition into permanent homes already in 2023 than in the previous two years combined.

Augusta Jewish Museum to hold film discussion

By Staff Report · 10 Jul 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta Jewish Museum to hold film discussion

A discussion related to the 1961 film “Judgement at Nuremberg” will be held July 16.

Miss Augusta’s Teen believes ‘confidence is key’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Jul 2023 · Comments Off on Miss Augusta’s Teen believes ‘confidence is key’

A Lakeside High School student promotes self-confidence as part of her platform as Miss Augusta’s Teen. She competed at the state pageant, which is part of the Miss America organization, in June.

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United Way of the CSRA accepting school supply donations for its Stuff the Bus campaign

By Staff Report · 06 Jul 2023 · Comments Off on United Way of the CSRA accepting school supply donations for its Stuff the Bus campaign

Stuff the Bus collected nearly 30,000 school supply items for area children in 2022.

In pictures: A Colonial Fourth of July in North Augusta

By Mike Adams · 04 Jul 2023 · Comments Off on In pictures: A Colonial Fourth of July in North Augusta

North Augusta’s Living History Park was the site of a Colonial observance of Independence Day.

In pictures: Patriotic pooches parade in Aiken

By Mike Adams · 01 Jul 2023 · Comments Off on In pictures: Patriotic pooches parade in Aiken

Mike Adams visited Aiken July 1 for the Patriotic Paw Parade.

Quilt raffle raises money for Camp Rainbow

By Special To Augusta Good News · 30 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on Quilt raffle raises money for Camp Rainbow

Members of the Pieceful Hearts Quilt Guild have been making quilts to support Camp Rainbow for 20 years.

American Red Cross wants to honor everyday heroes

By Staff Report · 30 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on American Red Cross wants to honor everyday heroes

The deadline to nominate heroes for the annual East Central Georgia Heroes Breakfast is July 28.

Independence Day events around Augusta

By Staff Report · 29 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on 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

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on 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

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on 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

By Staff Report · 27 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on 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

By Staff Report · 25 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on 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.