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In pictures: Spring 2024 Greek Festival

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 May 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Spring 2024 Greek Festival

Scenes from the Spring Greek Festival on May 10. The event continues May 11 and 12.

Wiener Fest organizers relish event’s return

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 May 2024 · Comments Off on Wiener Fest organizers relish event’s return

Wiener Fest is back for the second straight year.

Column: Tea party for blankets

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 May 2024 · Comments Off on Column: Tea party for blankets

Project Linus area coordinator Christine Newby held a tea party fundraiser in her Evans’ home May 7.

Jessye Norman marker unveiled

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 May 2024 · 2

Family and friends marked the unveiling of Jessye Norman’s grave marker on May 4, 2024.

Rains don’t dampen enthusiasm for May 4 cancer walk

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 May 2024 · Comments Off on Rains don’t dampen enthusiasm for May 4 cancer walk

The Unite in the Fight Against Cancer Walk was held May 4.

Exhibits installed at Augusta Jewish Museum

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 May 2024 · Comments Off on Exhibits installed at Augusta Jewish Museum

Some of the exhibits at the Augusta Jewish Museum have been installed and patrons of the Historic Augusta Loft and Living Tour can see them May 4.

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News you can use: Columbia County road closures the week of May 6, 2024

By Staff Report · 03 May 2024 · Comments Off on News you can use: Columbia County road closures the week of May 6, 2024

Road work updates for the week of May 6.

Historical marker to honor first African American archaeologist

By Staff Report · 29 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Historical marker to honor first African American archaeologist

A marker to honor John Wesley Gilbert will be dedicated on May 2.

Loft tour gives glimpse into downtown living

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Loft tour gives glimpse into downtown living

Historic Augusta’s 19th annual Loft and Living Tour is scheduled for May 3-4.

In pictures: Purple Up Day for military children

By Staff Report · 28 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Purple Up Day for military children

Scenes from Purple Up Day on April 27 to honor the Month of the Military Child.

In pictures: Earth Day at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park

By Mike Adams · 27 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Earth Day at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park

Scenes from Earth Day activities at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park April 27, 2024.

RECing Crew founder gets birthday ‘miracle’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on RECing Crew founder gets birthday ‘miracle’

Members of The RECing Crew got the chance to play on the Miracle League Field April 27, two days after its founder’s birthday and on the last day of the spring season.

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Summerville Porchfest opens neighborhood up to afternoon of live music

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Apr 2024 · 1

Porches will be filled with music in the Summerville neighborhood Sunday for the inaugural Summerville Porchfest.

Twenty organizations receive $300,000 in Food Forever Fund endowment grants

By Staff Report · 25 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Twenty organizations receive $300,000 in Food Forever Fund endowment grants

Golden Harvest Food Bank officials presented 20 organizations with $300,000 Food Forever Fund endowment grants April 24.