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Area arts groups to receive Georgia Council for the Art grants

By Special To Augusta Good News · 10 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Area arts groups to receive Georgia Council for the Art grants

Several area arts groups will receive funding through the Georgia Council for the Arts.

Laughs abound with the ‘Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queens’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Jul 2024 · 1

The “Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queens” will be staged for two weekends in Aiken beginning July 12.

Column: Paddling the Serene18 — The Dam Route

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Column: Paddling the Serene18 — The Dam Route

The Serene18 Paddle Trail highlights the waterways in Columbia County.

Meadow Garden celebrates Independence Day

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Meadow Garden celebrates Independence Day

Meadow Garden, the home of George Walton one of three Georgia signers of the Declaration of Independence, was the site of a July 4 program.

In pictures: Independence Day in downtown Augusta

By Mike Adams · 04 Jul 2024 · 1

Scenes from the Independence Day celebration at the Augusta Common.

July 4 ceremony honors Declaration of Independence signers

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on July 4 ceremony honors Declaration of Independence signers

The 14th annual Signers Monument ceremony was July 4.

Work begins to renovate Augusta Players’ new home

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Work begins to renovate Augusta Players’ new home

Work on the Augusta Players’ new space began July 1.

Major renovations ahead for historic Imperial Theatre

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Major renovations ahead for historic Imperial Theatre

The Imperial Theatre recently announced a $10 million capital campaign.

Augusta Symphony announces new executive director

By Staff Report · 02 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta Symphony announces new executive director

Becky Dearden is the Augusta Symphony’s new executive director.

Barbecue, history and fireworks mark Independence Day 2024 events

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Barbecue, history and fireworks mark Independence Day 2024 events

Multiple events are planned across the area to mark Independence Day.

Song encourages people to ‘Keep On Going’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on Song encourages people to ‘Keep On Going’

Brandon Fields wants to encourage people with a new song.

Engineer’s love of building inspires works of art

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on Engineer’s love of building inspires works of art

Mark Lorah’s love of LEGO and his job go hand-in-hand. The structural engineer creates architectural master works using the plastic building blocks.

New mural transforms North Augusta Greeneway tunnel

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on New mural transforms North Augusta Greeneway tunnel

Artist Jason Craig has painted many murals in the area, but his latest was a new experience.

Groundbreaking for new arena held June 25

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on Groundbreaking for new arena held June 25

Officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for Augusta’s new arena on June 25.