Area events planned to honor legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The Augusta area will see several events to commemorate the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Holiday concert raises $40,000 for Paine College
Russell Joel Brown presented a $40,000 check to Paine College on Jan. 6, the result of his successful “Home for the Holidays at Paine College” performances.
Polar Plunge to raise money for Burke County YMCA Jan. 17
A Polar Plunge is scheduled for Jan. 17 at the Burke County YMCA.
Winter clothes drive held in January
The Salvation Army of Augusta is partnering with the Richmond County School System to host a community-wide winter clothing drive aimed at supporting individuals and families in need across the greater Augusta area.
HUB, MCG partnership wins $200,000 NIH Build UP Trust Challenge
A program created through a partnership between the HUB for Community Innovation Augusta and the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University has won a national competition.
Camp Tanglewood continues its recovery from hurricane devastation
Camp Tanglewood lost hundreds of trees and several structures during Hurricane Helene. The Girl Scout camp is continuing its recovery.
Jimmie Dyess Symposium will be Jan 8
The 16th annual Jimmie Dyess Symposium will be at 5 p.m. Jan. 8 at the Augusta Museum of History.
Wellstar MCG announces first birth of 2026
Zerah Basisi was the first baby born at Wellstar MCG Health in 2026.
Nursing sorority donates gifts to Christmas Angels
Members of the Phi Chi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Professional Nursing Sorority, Incorporated adopted Christmas Angels delivered Christmas Angel Gifts to American Legion Post 71 in North Augusta on Dec. 15.
Repack the Backpack event set for Jan. 5, 2026
The Repack the Backpack event will begin at 11 a.m. Jan. 5, 2026 at the Henry Brigham Community Center, 2463 Golden Camp Rd
New sculpture added at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park
The latest sculpture by Przemyslaw Kordys has been placed in its new home.
