Lifestyles

Public art reaches outside downtown Augusta with new installations

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 31 Dec 2025 · 0

Augusta has new public art pieces at Pendleton King Park and Phinizy Center for Water Sciences and Nature Park

Column: Georgia’s New Year’s staple — collard greens

By Nick Lovett · 29 Dec 2025 · 0

Collard greens are a star on New Year’s Day tables.

Poison Peach XVII kicks off 2026 with plot twists

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Dec 2025 · 0

Poison Peach Film Festival returns to the Imperial Theatre Jan. 3-4, 2026 with a couple of plot twists.

A look back at 2025

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Dec 2025 · 0

As 2025 comes to a close, here’s a look back at the year’s top-viewed stories.

New sculpture added at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Dec 2025 · 0

The latest sculpture by Przemyslaw Kordys has been placed in its new home.

‘The Sleeping Beauty’ awakens on the Miller Theater stage Jan. 10, 2026

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Dec 2025 · 0

With dancers from around the world. the International Ballet Stars will present the classic ballet “The Sleeping Beauty” at the Miller Theater Jan. 10, 2026.

Pop! To The Culture: Literary events at the Book Tavern

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 21 Dec 2025 · 2

In this column, Ron Baxley Jr. takes readers behind the scenes at a literary event at the Book Tavern Dec. 20, 2025.

When it comes to plants, the Winter Solstice is all about daylight — or lack thereof

By Nick Lovett · 20 Dec 2025 · 0

The Winter Solstice is Dec. 21.

Artists to paint mural at Master’s Table

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on Artists to paint mural at Master’s Table

A new mural is going up at the Master’s Table.

Column: Tossing Christmas

By The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor · 18 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on Column: Tossing Christmas

In this column, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor highlights the love, joy and peace that can be found in this chaotic time of year.

Christmas songs and artists with Augusta ties

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on Christmas songs and artists with Augusta ties

Some of those artists you’re hearing on the radio, streaming platforms or at your favorite store have ties to Augusta.

In pictures: Hanukkah celebration 2025

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Hanukkah celebration 2025

Members of Augusta’s Jewish community gathered at the Evans Towne Center Park Dec. 14 to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah.

Column: Starting a backyard greenhouse in the CSRA

By Nick Lovett · 13 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on Column: Starting a backyard greenhouse in the CSRA

A winter greenhouse nurtures a spring harvest and doesn’t have to break the bank. Nick Lovett shares more in this column.

In pictures: Return to Bethlehem 2025

By Mike Adams · 12 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Return to Bethlehem 2025

Grace United Methodist Church’s Return to Bethlehem brings an immersive nativity experience.