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Holocaust remembrance event focuses on ‘Music of Resistance and Survival’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Holocaust remembrance event focuses on ‘Music of Resistance and Survival’

A Kennesaw University professor brings a unique Holocaust remembrance program to Adas Yeshurun Synagogue April 16.

Music fest to raise money for ALS clinic

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Music fest to raise money for ALS clinic

A night of music will raise money to help those with a neurodegenerative disease.

Kisner Foundation makes $1.2 million donation

By Special To Augusta Good News · 07 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Kisner Foundation makes $1.2 million donation

The Kevin and Brittany Kisner Foundation made a $1.2 million donation toward its $5.3 million pledge.

Music cruises, discovery day, new tours set for Augusta Canal in April

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Music cruises, discovery day, new tours set for Augusta Canal in April

Multiple events are planned along the Augusta Canal in April including an outdoor discovery day, concerts on the water and new tours.

Scenes from ParTee on the Green

By Mike Adams · 06 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Scenes from ParTee on the Green

ParTee On the Green was held April 5 in south Augusta.

Augusta National, The Patch, Augusta Tech and First Tee of Augusta partner on community golf initiative

By Special To Augusta Good News · 05 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta National, The Patch, Augusta Tech and First Tee of Augusta partner on community golf initiative

Augusta National officials announced their intention to support a multiphase partnership with Augusta Municipal Golf Course, also known as “The Patch,” Augusta Technical College and The First Tee of Augusta to strengthen public golf in the community and foster even greater opportunities to play the game and work in the sport. 

Children’s Hospital of Georgia receives grant from Jordan Spieth Family Foundation

By Special To Augusta Good News · 03 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Children’s Hospital of Georgia receives grant from Jordan Spieth Family Foundation

A grant from the Jordan Spieth Foundation will help fund a full-time social worker and travel expenses for pediatric cancer patients and their families at Georgia’s second largest children’s hospital.

Mayor’s reception opens Masters’ festivities

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Apr 2023 · 2

Mayor Garnett Johnson kicked off Masters Week with a party at the Augusta Common.

Augusta woman’s legacy to find cure for rare bleeding disorder lives on

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta woman’s legacy to find cure for rare bleeding disorder lives on

Helen Proctor Smith started a foundation to find a cure for a rare bleeding disorder. Now the next generation continues her mission.

Golf week brings concerts and special events

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Golf week brings concerts and special events

Here are a few of the events scheduled in Augusta while golf is in town.

Ramblin’s Roads: Georgia’s Chinese history to be recognized with first-ever marker

By Don "Ramblin'" Rhodes · 28 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Ramblin’s Roads: Georgia’s Chinese history to be recognized with first-ever marker

Don Rhodes’ column highlights an upcoming program to honor Augusta’s Chinese community.

VA Augusta Fisher House provides safe stay for families of veterans

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on VA Augusta Fisher House provides safe stay for families of veterans

The Fisher House is a home away from home for military and veterans’ family members while their loved one is receiving medical care.

Back-to-back events held March 25 at Augusta Common

By Maxwell Shaffer · 26 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Back-to-back events held March 25 at Augusta Common

Rain didn’t deter people from visiting the Augusta Common March 25 for back-to-back events.

Special Olympians celebrate sports and friendships

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Special Olympians celebrate sports and friendships

Special Olympians competed in the annual spring games at Lakeside Park March 24.