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Alfa Anderson, Augusta native who sang with CHIC during the height of disco, died Dec. 17

By Staff Report · 19 Dec 2024 · 1

Augusta born singer Alfa Anderson has died.

GEMA program to assist people displaced by Helene

By Staff Report · 18 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on GEMA program to assist people displaced by Helene

The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) announced a new initiative Tuesday to help people displaced by Helene.

Healthy Grandparents Program: It takes a village to raise a child

By Special To Augusta Good News · 17 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Healthy Grandparents Program: It takes a village to raise a child

The Healthy Grandparents program is approaching its 26th year.

Christmas angels deliver presents at children’s hospital Dec. 16

By Staff Report · 16 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Christmas angels deliver presents at children’s hospital Dec. 16

CURE Holiday Angels deliver Christmas for 11 Augusta Wellstar MCG Health Medical center families Monday.

FEMA teams canvass neighborhoods to reach those in need of hurricane assistance

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Dec 2024 · 2

FEMA disaster survivor assistance teams have visited more than 21,000 homes in Richmond County alone since Hurricane Helene hit. Teams have also visited homes in other affected counties.

In pictures: Aiken Hoofbeats Christmas Parade

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Aiken Hoofbeats Christmas Parade

Scenes from the annual Aiken Hoofbeats Christmas Parade Dec. 15.

Bicycle giveaways help in the fight against cancer

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Bicycle giveaways help in the fight against cancer

Children received bicycles at two events plus an invitation to join teams that support Paceline, a bicycle ride that raises money for cancer research.

Hurricane Helene resource fair set for Dec. 12 at Paine College

By Staff Report · 11 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Hurricane Helene resource fair set for Dec. 12 at Paine College

A resource fair for those affected by Hurricane Helene is scheduled for 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday at Paine College.

City of Augusta gives update on Helene clean-up at Dec. 10 town hall meeting

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on City of Augusta gives update on Helene clean-up at Dec. 10 town hall meeting

Debris pick up, Augusta Canal closures and a water bill credit were among the items of discussion at a Dec. 10 town hall meeting in Richmond County.

Veteran’s home receives needed accessibility upgrades

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Veteran’s home receives needed accessibility upgrades

Homes for Veterans provided an accessible bathroom for Charles Linwood, an Army veteran.

Grovetown donates patrol cars to town devastated by Helene

By Staff Report · 10 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Grovetown donates patrol cars to town devastated by Helene

 Two former Grovetown Police Department patrol cars have a new home in Marshall, North Carolina.

Saxophone player provides impromptu concert during flight delay

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Dec 2024 · 1

Wayne Hoey never leaves home without his saxophone, and it was a good thing to have with him on Saturday.

Salvation Army seeks angel adopters by Dec. 13

By Staff Report · 09 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Salvation Army seeks angel adopters by Dec. 13

Help a child in need by adopting a Christmas angel by Dec. 13

Byllesby Center offered holiday festivities to community on Dec. 7

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Byllesby Center offered holiday festivities to community on Dec. 7

Crafts, food and holiday fun were part of the Byllesby Center’s Christmas Festival Saturday.