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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.

VA dietitian receives state award

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 22 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on VA dietitian receives state award

Valerie Lively’s commitment to helping veterans eat healthier earned her a top award.

Photo story: Run the Runway

By Special To Augusta Good News · 18 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Photo story: Run the Runway

Reader submitted photos from Saturday’s Run the Runway event.

Photojournalism: Augusta Market Opening Day

By Mike Adams · 18 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Photojournalism: Augusta Market Opening Day

A few scenes from the Augusta Market Opening Day March 18

Photojournalism: Cinderella Day

By Mike Adams · 18 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Photojournalism: Cinderella Day

Mike Adams’ photo story from Cinderella Day at the Augusta Dream Center on Peach Orchard Road March 18.

Rock the block of 10th at Broad Street March 25

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Rock the block of 10th at Broad Street March 25

The 10th Street Bazaar returns for its spring installment on March 25.

Historical marker unveiled to honor Frank Yerby

By Maxwell Shaffer · 17 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Historical marker unveiled to honor Frank Yerby

Officials unveiled a historical marker in honor of Frank Yerby, an Augusta born author whose books sold more than 60 million copies and made their way to the big screen.

Statue of prominent Irish Augustan gets festive in honor of St. Patrick’s Day

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Statue of prominent Irish Augustan gets festive in honor of St. Patrick’s Day

The statue of a prominent Irish Augustan joins the wearing of the green with a special top hat and sash just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.