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Augusta Stars bring home medals from Georgia Special Olympics State Games

By Special To Augusta Good News · 11 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta Stars bring home medals from Georgia Special Olympics State Games

Members of the Augusta Stars brought home multiple medals at the fall Georgia State Special Olympics’ games.

Sig Cox participates in national campaign ‘Feel the Love’ to benefit Army veteran and mom of 5

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on Sig Cox participates in national campaign ‘Feel the Love’ to benefit Army veteran and mom of 5

An Army vet and mom who adopted four children through foster care and is in the process of adopting a fifth child received a new heating and air conditioning unit Oct. 10.

Edgefield County history tour scheduled for Oct. 20-21

By Special To Augusta Good News · 10 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on Edgefield County history tour scheduled for Oct. 20-21

The Edgefield County History Tour is Oct. 20-21.

In pictures: Oliver Hardy Festival

By Christopher Rickerson · 07 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on In pictures: Oliver Hardy Festival

Some scenes from the Oct. 7 Oliver Hardy Festival.

Southern Nuclear employees donate bicycles in support of Paceline

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on Southern Nuclear employees donate bicycles in support of Paceline

Southern Nuclear employees donated bicycles to Boys and Girls Club of Greater Augusta members on Oct. 5.

Walking tours offer a glimpse into Augusta’s past

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on Walking tours offer a glimpse into Augusta’s past

Michael Wolff’s downtown tours have a ghostly spin, but they aren’t just for Halloween.

GLM2 walk to raise funds for those coming out of human trafficking

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on GLM2 walk to raise funds for those coming out of human trafficking

GLM2’s fundraiser is Oct. 7.

Festivals abound the first weekend of October

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on Festivals abound the first weekend of October

A sampling of events for the first weekend of October.

In pictures: 28th annual Hispanic Festival

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on In pictures: 28th annual Hispanic Festival

Crowds gathered downtown Saturday for a celebration of Hispanic cultures.

Pink October: Miracle Mile Walk scheduled for Oct. 21

By Staff Report · 29 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Pink October: Miracle Mile Walk scheduled for Oct. 21

The Miracle Mile Walk fundraiser for breast cancer patients is scheduled for Oct. 21.

Spa day pampers women who’ve had gynecological cancers

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Spa day pampers women who’ve had gynecological cancers

Women participated in the CSRA Gynecological Cancer Support Group Spa Day Sept. 27.

American Red Cross recognizes heroes

By Staff Report · 27 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on American Red Cross recognizes heroes

The American Red Cross of East Central GA recognized eight local heroes from the Augusta area for their acts of courage, compassion, and community impact at a breakfast Sept. 26.

October concert to raise money for Jessye Norman School of the Arts

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on October concert to raise money for Jessye Norman School of the Arts

Four rising opera stars will be featured at this year’s fundraising concert.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s set for Sept. 30

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Walk to End Alzheimer’s set for Sept. 30

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be Sept. 30.