Arts in the Heart moves to the Exchange Club Fairgrounds in September 2026
Arts in the Heart will be held Sept. 18-20 at the Exchange Club Fairgrounds.
Be safe with fireworks Independence Day weekend
In 2025, there were 15 reported fireworks-related deaths, most involving misuse and device misfire/malfunctions, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. An estimated 13,000 people were injured by fireworks last year. There were an estimated 1,300 emergency room treated injuries in 2025 involving sparklers
Meadow Garden provides a direct link to America’s 250th
Meadow Garden is the home of George Walton, who at 26, signed the Declaration of Independence.
In pictures: Aiken County Farmers Market offers produce year round
The Aiken County Farmers Market, 115 Williamsburg St., the oldest county farmers’ market in continuous service in the same location in South Carolina.
Women in clerical collars flourish in Augusta pulpits
Women in the ministry is nothing new around the Augusta area where women have served in the pulpit for years.
‘Robin Hood’ steals director back from Texas
Although David Skeen moved to Texas last year, he returned to Aiken when one of the plays he submitted was chosen for Aiken Community Theatre’s 73rd season.
Broadway in Columbia County announces 2026-2027 season
Broadway in Columbia County brings several Tony-Award winners into the Columbia County Performing Arts Center for the 2026-2027 season.
Vote on your favorite current Augusta Sculpture Trail piece
Vote on your favorite piece on the Augusta Sculpture Trail.
No Fly in June and July: Canada Geese this summer
Canada geese are a protected species under state and federal law. It is illegal to hunt, kill, sell, purchase or possess Canada geese except according to Georgia’s migratory bird regulations.
In pictures: Augusta Locally Grown’s Fourth Annual Tomato Sandwich competition June 11
Scenes from the Fourth Annual Tomato Sandwich Competition on June 11.
Teens paint mural with nods to iconic Augusta symbols
Mural camp allows teens to use their creativity.
Pop! To the Culture: Ferris Bueller’s friend Cameron was a much more interesting character
“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” was released on June 11, 1986. It will be shown at the Miller Theater June 14.
Mahjong gains popularity in Augusta area
Mahjong is a game that originated in China, is played with tiles and is sweeping across the Augusta area.
