Lifestyles

Feature photo: Saying ‘hello’ to 2025

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 31 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Feature photo: Saying ‘hello’ to 2025

People lined up at sunset on New Year’s Eve to buy fireworks to say “goodbye” to 2024 and “hello” to 2025.

‘The Treasure Train’ rolls into the Poison Peach Film Festival 2025

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 31 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on ‘The Treasure Train’ rolls into the Poison Peach Film Festival 2025

The 16th annual Poison Peach Film Festival is set for Jan. 4-5, 2025.

Top Lifetime movies of 2024 feature two area residents

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Top Lifetime movies of 2024 feature two area residents

Two area residents were part of two different films that made a list of the Top 10 Lifetime movies of 2024.

In pictures: 2024 in review

By Mike Adams · 30 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: 2024 in review

Some of 2024’s top photos at Augusta Good News.

Aiken Symphony conductor receives Order of the Palmetto Award

By Staff Report · 23 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Aiken Symphony conductor receives Order of the Palmetto Award

Scott Weiss, music director and conductor for the Aiken Symphony, recently received the 2024 Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian award.

ArtScape: Albertin talks Okefenokee photos Dec. 21 at CANDL

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Albertin talks Okefenokee photos Dec. 21 at CANDL

Mark Albertin’s exhibition at CANDL Fine Art, Sacred Heart’s next show features four artists and Internationl Fish Art contest are included in the latest ArtScape column.

Creative Impressions to bring holiday sounds Dec. 21 with 2024 ‘Behold the Star’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Creative Impressions to bring holiday sounds Dec. 21 with 2024 ‘Behold the Star’

Behold the Star 2024 is set for Dec. 21.

Column: The longest night service offers hope to those who grieve

By Special To Augusta Good News · 16 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Column: The longest night service offers hope to those who grieve

A longest night service will be at St. Augustine of Canterbury at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.

Column: Thanks for the memories, James Brown Arena

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Column: Thanks for the memories, James Brown Arena

As demolition continues on the James Brown Arena, publisher Charmain Z. Brackett reflects on her memories of the arena. What are yours?

In pictures: Demolition of James Brown Arena is gettin’ down to it

By Leonard Porkchop Zimmerman · 14 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Demolition of James Brown Arena is gettin’ down to it

The James Brown Arena demolition is underway. Artist Leonard Porkchop Zimmerman took a few photos from the scene on Dec. 13. Waylon Jennings played the first concert there on Dec. 14, 1979.

Heron sculpture to find home at Phinizy Swamp

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Heron sculpture to find home at Phinizy Swamp

A pair of herons created by internationally known sculptor Przemyslaw Kordys is the latest piece of public art in Augusta.

Saxophone player provides impromptu concert during flight delay

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Dec 2024 · 1

Wayne Hoey never leaves home without his saxophone, and it was a good thing to have with him on Saturday.

Byllesby Center offered holiday festivities to community on Dec. 7

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Byllesby Center offered holiday festivities to community on Dec. 7

Crafts, food and holiday fun were part of the Byllesby Center’s Christmas Festival Saturday.

Naked Epicurean: Jingle and mingle holiday party menu

By Ann Beth Strelec · 06 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Naked Epicurean: Jingle and mingle holiday party menu

Naked Epicurean offers up delectable recipes for your holiday party in this column.