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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.

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.

roadwork warning sign on street

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.