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In pictures: Halloween 2025 at Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia

By Special To Augusta Good News · 31 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Halloween 2025 at Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia

Scenes from Halloween at Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia.

Column: Halloween is more than orange; other colors have significant meaning

By Nick Lovett · 30 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on Column: Halloween is more than orange; other colors have significant meaning

Colors such as blue, teal and purple have special meaning during Halloween. Nick Lovett explains their significance.

State of Tourism 2025 celebration planned for Nov. 5

By Staff Report · 27 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on State of Tourism 2025 celebration planned for Nov. 5

Destination Augusta, the Augusta Sports Council and Film Augusta will honor four residents and one local business at the annual Augusta State of Tourism: The Feel Good City celebration on Nov. 5.

Urban farm grows food and community

By Nick Lovett · 26 Oct 2025 · 2

An urban farm behind the Master’s Table Soup Kitchen supplies fresh produce, turning the slogan “farm fresh to table” into a daily practice.

Carter receives Spirit of Special Olympics Award

By Staff Report · 25 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on Carter receives Spirit of Special Olympics Award

Dr. Karen Carter received the Spirit of Special Olympics Georgia award.

Swindell to headline 15th Annual Music for Memories

By Staff Report · 24 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on Swindell to headline 15th Annual Music for Memories

Grammy-nominated country music singer Cole Swindell will headline Via Cognitive Health’s 15th Annual Music for Memories Concert Thursday, Dec. 4.

Saturday Chef brings together food and friends

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on Saturday Chef brings together food and friends

Saturday Chef is a monthly cooking class at Helms College.

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.