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Rhythm and Ribs Festival returns Nov. 1

By Staff Report · 23 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on Rhythm and Ribs Festival returns Nov. 1

Christ Community Health will host the 9th Annual Rhythm & Ribs Community Festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1.

Purses provide vehicle to help displaced women

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on Purses provide vehicle to help displaced women

Purses Filled with Passion provides handbags filled with love and practical items to women who’ve been displaced.

In pictures: Colonial Times – A Day to Remember

By Mike Adams · 19 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Colonial Times – A Day to Remember

The annual Colonial Times: A Day to Remember was Oct. 18-19 at North Augusta’s Living History Park.

Faith groups continue to help residents rebuild a year after Hurricane Helene

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on Faith groups continue to help residents rebuild a year after Hurricane Helene

Faith groups help in rebuilding after Helene.

Salvation Army needs bell-ringing volunteers for 2025 season

By Staff Report · 18 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on Salvation Army needs bell-ringing volunteers for 2025 season

On Oct. 15, the Salvation Army of Augusta opened volunteer sign-ups for bell ringers for its Red Kettle Campaign.

Irish American Heritage Society named finalist for Fifth Annual Anthem Awards

By Staff Report · 14 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on Irish American Heritage Society named finalist for Fifth Annual Anthem Awards

Augusta’s Irish American Heritage Society has been named a finalist in Community Engagement, Education, Art & Culture for the Fifth Annual Anthem Awards Community Voice Award.

Miracle Mile Walk celebrates 25th year Oct. 18

By Staff Report · 12 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on Miracle Mile Walk celebrates 25th year Oct. 18

 Piedmont Augusta Foundation will hold its 25th annual Miracle Mile Walk from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Augusta Common, located at 836 Reynolds Street.

Fall weather means fair season 2025

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on Fall weather means fair season 2025

With the crisp temps setting it, it signals fair season in the Augusta area. That means rides, games, entertainment and a smorgasbord of fried foods and sweet treats you can only get on the midway.

Column: Angel on a Lead

By The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor · 09 Oct 2025 · 1

The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor and her corgi, Zelda, are members of the local chapter of the Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD). The mission of ATD is simple – sharing smiles and joys.

Aiken Tech Oct. 8 job fair to host more than 50 employers

By Staff Report · 05 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on Aiken Tech Oct. 8 job fair to host more than 50 employers

The Aiken Technical College fall job fair will be Oct. 8.

In pictures: PaceDay 2025

By Mike Adams · 05 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: PaceDay 2025

PaceDay was Sunday.

Opa! It’s Greek Festival time in downtown Augusta

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 03 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on Opa! It’s Greek Festival time in downtown Augusta

The Greek Festival opened Thursday and continues from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

‘It’s Spooky to Be Hungry’ celebrates 33rd year of giving back

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on ‘It’s Spooky to Be Hungry’ celebrates 33rd year of giving back

In its 33rd year, the It’s Spooky To Be Hungry food drive runs the entire month of October.

Wheatus concert celebrates ‘Teenage Dirtbag’ song and Habitat for Humanity

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Wheatus concert celebrates ‘Teenage Dirtbag’ song and Habitat for Humanity

Wheatus will mark the late President Jimmy Carter’s 101st birthday on Oct. 1 with a concert to benefit Habitat for Humanity. The band’s song “Teenage Dirtbag” celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.