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Master of puppetry to share knowledge at unique camp

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Jun 2023 · 1

Ben Snead, longtime puppeteer in the Augusta area, hopes to pass on his knowledge of the craft through a puppetry camp at Le Chat Noir.

Peace, Love and James Brown: New mural goes up in downtown Augusta

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on Peace, Love and James Brown: New mural goes up in downtown Augusta

A new mural is going up in downtown Augusta – the artists are a group of area teens.

Vintage Ooollee owner to retire; costume shop has new owner

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Jun 2023 · 2

As Caren Bricker, better known to Augustans as Ooollee, plans to retire, she’s selling the costume shop to a former employee who has a soft spot in her heart for the business.

June 10 block party to celebrate crosswalk murals

By Staff Report · 04 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on June 10 block party to celebrate crosswalk murals

A June 10 block party will celebrate the completion of three sidewalk murals at the intersection of East Boundary and Telfair Street.

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.