Lifestyles

Mahjong gains popularity in Augusta area

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Jun 2026 · Comments Off on 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.

Latte Art Throw Down brews competition

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Jun 2026 · Comments Off on Latte Art Throw Down brews competition

Sixteen of the area’s most artistic baristas poured their best designs as they competed for the latte art crown.

Pop! To the Culture: I have the power… trip (and other musings from ‘Masters of the Universe’)

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 07 Jun 2026 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: I have the power… trip (and other musings from ‘Masters of the Universe’)

Columnist Ron Baxley Jr. saw the new “Masters of the Universe” movie Friday and shares his thoughts.

Featured photo June 1, 2026

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Jun 2026 · Comments Off on Featured photo June 1, 2026

Trumpet flowers on the sidewalk after the rain.

Augusta Players and Imperial Theatre announce new CEO

By Staff Report · 01 Jun 2026 · Comments Off on Augusta Players and Imperial Theatre announce new CEO

The Augusta Players and Imperial Theatre have selected a new CEO.

‘Hadestown’ makes area debut with Augusta JR Players June 12-13

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 31 May 2026 · Comments Off on ‘Hadestown’ makes area debut with Augusta JR Players June 12-13

“Hadestown” makes its Augusta debut June 12-13 at John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School.

In pictures: ‘Season of Drought’ premiere

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 May 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: ‘Season of Drought’ premiere

Filmmakers and their supporters gathered Saturday to celebrate the premiere of a documentary focusing on the face of homelessness in the Augusta area.

Be GatorWise: Smart choices beat close encounters

By Special To Augusta Good News · 30 May 2026 · Comments Off on Be GatorWise: Smart choices beat close encounters

Staying safe with gators.

ArtScape: Clothing, nation’s birthday and one artist’s immigration story inspire art exhibitions in June

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 May 2026 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Clothing, nation’s birthday and one artist’s immigration story inspire art exhibitions in June

Multiple art exhibitions are planned for June in the Augusta area.

Arts council announces award winners

By Staff Report · 27 May 2026 · 2

The Greater Augusta Arts Council will host its annual Arts Awards on June 19.

Irish dance tells a story at the Miller Theater June 18

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 May 2026 · Comments Off on Irish dance tells a story at the Miller Theater June 18

Celtic Throne II: Psalter of Ireland comes to the Miller Theater stage June 18.

Broadway smash ‘Six’ heads to Columbia County June 9-11

By Special To Augusta Good News · 26 May 2026 · Comments Off on Broadway smash ‘Six’ heads to Columbia County June 9-11

The Tony Award-Winning musical phenomenon “SIX” by Tony Award-winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss will heads to the Columbia County Performing Arts Center June 9-11.

Tupac’s brother discusses new memoir June 9 at Book Tavern

By Special To Augusta Good News · 23 May 2026 · Comments Off on Tupac’s brother discusses new memoir June 9 at Book Tavern

Rapper, writer, producer and performer Mopreme Shakur – brother of Tupac Shakur and the only surviving member of the iconic hip hop groups THUG LIFE and Outlaw Immortalz will be at the Book Tavern June 9 for a conversation about his new memoir.

‘Superpower City’ offers campy superhero fun

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 May 2026 · Comments Off on ‘Superpower City’ offers campy superhero fun

The event has been cancelled.
“Superpower City” comes to Pexcho’s American Dime Museum, 216 Sixth St. May 29-30