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Sculpture honors Augusta’s African American medical trailblazers

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 May 2024 · Comments Off on Sculpture honors Augusta’s African American medical trailblazers

The “Pillars of the Golden Blocks” at the Twiggs Circle Roundabout highlights the contributions of African Americans to the medicine in Augusta during a time of segregation.

Bell Auditorium project finished ‘on time’ and ‘on budget’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 May 2024 · Comments Off on Bell Auditorium project finished ‘on time’ and ‘on budget’

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Tuesday for the upgrades to the Bell Auditorium.

In pictures: Scenes from the Augusta Canal May 25

By Mike Adams · 25 May 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Scenes from the Augusta Canal May 25

Scenes from the inaugural CanalFest May 25.

In pictures: Evans Market May 25

By Mike Adams · 25 May 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Evans Market May 25

Scenes from Saturday’s Evans Market.

Women’s golf day set for June 4

By Staff Report · 25 May 2024 · Comments Off on Women’s golf day set for June 4

Women from across the CSRA are invited to experience golf in a welcoming environment from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 4.

Augusta and Co. celebrates fifth anniversary May 23

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 May 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta and Co. celebrates fifth anniversary May 23

Augusta and Co. marked its fifth anniversary of telling Augusta’s story on May 23.

Newcomers club mission is camaraderie and philanthropy

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 May 2024 · Comments Off on Newcomers club mission is camaraderie and philanthropy

The Augusta Area Newcomers Club provides social events and interaction for its members as well as raising money for charity.

Goodwill partners with ReNforce for unique employment workshops

By Staff Report · 20 May 2024 · Comments Off on Goodwill partners with ReNforce for unique employment workshops

On May 20, Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia & the CSRA announced a new partnership with ReNforce to provide specialized employment workshops aimed to address the unique challenges faced by individuals reentering the workforce after involvement with the justice system.

John Deere receives 2024 Red Cross Good Neighbor Award

By Special To Augusta Good News · 20 May 2024 · Comments Off on John Deere receives 2024 Red Cross Good Neighbor Award

John Deere and its employees received the 2024 American Red Cross Good Neighbor Award for their humanitarian contributions to the organization.

Mural highlights work of Salvation Army

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 May 2024 · Comments Off on Mural highlights work of Salvation Army

Two artists are painting a mural inside the new Salvation Army Family Store in Columbia County, which is set for a June opening.

In pictures: Thunder Over Evans 2024

By Mike Adams · 18 May 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Thunder Over Evans 2024

Scenes from Thunder Over Evans May 18.

In pictures: Hot dog champ wins second straight title

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 May 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Hot dog champ wins second straight title

Scenes from Wiener Fest May 18.

GreenJackets’ staff volunteer to strike out hunger at food bank Friday

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 May 2024 · Comments Off on GreenJackets’ staff volunteer to strike out hunger at food bank Friday

The Atlanta Braves Foundation provided a donation and volunteers with the Augusta GreenJackets stuff backpacks with food Friday.

In pictures: Barks in the Park

By Mike Adams · 16 May 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Barks in the Park

Scenes from the Columbia County Barks in the Park event May 16.