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Augusta mayor, commissioners among those honoring Dr. King by serving others

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Jan 2023 · 1

Multiple groups volunteered at the Golden Harvest Food Bank’s Master’s Table Soup Kitchen Monday to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Elvis-themed event offers family fun

By Maxwell Shaffer · 15 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Elvis-themed event offers family fun

The Morris Museum of Art’s monthly Artrageous! program had an Elvis theme Sunday, Jan. 15.

World War II vet to celebrate 100th birthday

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on World War II vet to celebrate 100th birthday

Thomson’s Louis Graziano turns 100 on Feb. 6.

Million dollar grant to be used to research questions related to rejection in organ donations

By Special To Augusta Good News · 13 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Million dollar grant to be used to research questions related to rejection in organ donations

Medical College of Georgia scientists are researching the complexities of organ donation and the body’s rejection response.

Junior Achievement Discovery Center moving forward

By Staff Report · 12 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Junior Achievement Discovery Center moving forward

The JA Discovery Center of the CSRA is scheduled for a fall opening.

Remembering ‘Okefenokee Joe’ who taught thousands about the swamp, nature and Native American culture

By Special To Augusta Good News · 11 Jan 2023 · 1

Okefenokee Joe, a native of Salley, S.C. and Augusta area resident, taught thousands of adults and children about the importance of the Okefenokee Swamp and Native American culture.

Diehard Bulldog fan placed early bet on second consecutive title game

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Jan 2023 · 2

North Augusta’s Anne Sims was one of the hometown crowd in Los Angeles for the Georgia Bulldogs victory Monday night.

Food bank expansion to help combat hunger

By Maxwell Shaffer · 08 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Food bank expansion to help combat hunger

The Golden Harvest Food Bank is in the midst of an expansion and renovation project at its Commerce Drive warehouse.

Medical college students aim to eliminate food waste on campus

By Special To Augusta Good News · 08 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Medical college students aim to eliminate food waste on campus

Through a new student-led program, leftover food from dining halls

Augusta’s Got Talent contestant deadline is Jan. 13.

By Staff Report · 07 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta’s Got Talent contestant deadline is Jan. 13.

The deadline for entries into Augusta’s Got Talent is Jan. 13.

Pictorial essay: An artist’s view from the streets on New Year’s Eve

By Special To Augusta Good News · 05 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Pictorial essay: An artist’s view from the streets on New Year’s Eve

See Augusta on New Year’s Eve through the artistic lens of photographer Rebecca Congleton.

Alzheimer’s day program to expand its services

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Alzheimer’s day program to expand its services

Via Cognitive Health, formerly known as the Jud C. Hickey Center for Alzheimer’s Care, will be moving into a new space in 2024.

‘Iconic Augusta’ among the exhibitions opening the first week of January

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on ‘Iconic Augusta’ among the exhibitions opening the first week of January

A roundup of arts’ receptions and calls for art in the Augusta area for the first two weeks in January.

Photojournalism: Painted guitars and murals in Thomson

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Jan 2023 · 1

A photo story from downtown Thomson, Ga.