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New space to open at Aiken animal shelter

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 20 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on New space to open at Aiken animal shelter

A new P.A.W.S. center will allow visitors to the Aiken County Animal Shelter to visit one-on-one with shelter animals to evaluate them before adoption.

Organizations employ creative ways to find homes for animals

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 18 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Organizations employ creative ways to find homes for animals

Richmond County organizations have many ways to help animals find forever homes.

Races, fun contests part of Woofstock

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 16 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Races, fun contests part of Woofstock

Dog races and fun events were part of Woofstock in Aiken April 15.

In pictures: Augusta Canal Discovery Day

By Mike Adams · 15 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on In pictures: Augusta Canal Discovery Day

Mike Adams’ photo story from the Augusta Canal Discovery Day April 15.

Ribbon cutting scheduled for sculpture trail

By Staff Report · 13 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Ribbon cutting scheduled for sculpture trail

A ribbon cutting for the Augusta Sculpture Trail is scheduled for April 21.

Youth leadership program engages high school students

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Youth leadership program engages high school students

Youth Leadership Augusta is a program for Richmond County high school students.

Tim Tebow to speak at Great Futures event

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Tim Tebow to speak at Great Futures event

Tim Tebow will speak at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Augusta’s Great Futures Celebration April 19.

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.