‘The First Step’ premieres in Augusta Jan. 20
Augusta rolled out the red carpet for the premiere of a feature film.
Queen of Bluegrass brings Southern Soul and Song series to a close on Feb. 9
The Southern Soul and Song series comes to its finale Feb. 9.
Area teen featured on GRAMMY-nominated singer’s upcoming album
It’s been a busy 12 months for an area teen who released her first song in January 2023.
Audiences flock to shows at Columbia County Performing Arts Center
The Columbia County Performing Arts Center drew more than 20,000 visitors in the last two months of 2023.
Pastor reflects on seeing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Augusta two weeks before King’s death
The Rev. Rickey Dent, pastor of Keys Grove Baptist Church, spoke at the Congregation Children of Israel’s Shabbat Tzedek Jan. 12.
Timeless hits fill singer’s repertoire
Helen Welch will present songs by divas such as Aretha Franklin, Etta James and Judy Garland on Jan. 25-26 in Aiken.
New building offers expanded opportunities for Augusta Players
The Augusta Players are raising money for their new home and renovations to it.
Aiken Symphony strings concert set for Jan. 19
Aiken Symphony’s strings will present “Strings Attached” on Jan. 19.
Bite into ‘Dracula’ at USC Aiken’s Center for Lifelong Learning
Dacre Stoker, the great-grand nephew of Dracula’s author, will present a three session class in March. Registration began Jan. 3.
Thomson teen writes first film score; Augusta premiere set for Jan. 20
Film scores have made an impression on Joseph Caudill, and at the age of 18, he wrote his first one for a full-length movie that will be premiered in Augusta on Jan. 20.
Augusta Mini Theatre production pays homage to Dr. King’s legacy
“Telling Our Stories Through Poetry” will be presented in January and February at the Augusta Mini Theatre Judith Simon Drama Studio.
4P Studios adds bi-weekly art pop up events
With changes coming to a space where Regina Brejda had coordinated arts’ exhibitions for seven years, the owner of 4P Studios looked for a different way to high light artists.
Column: Top stories of 2023
Publisher Charmain Z. Brackett highlights some of the stories featured at Augusta Good News in 2023.
