Lifestyles

Dancer broke barriers, blazed trail in illustrious career

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on Dancer broke barriers, blazed trail in illustrious career

Karen Brown, who grew up in Augusta and graduated from Aquinas High School, has has an illustrious career and shows no signs of slowing down.

D-Day at 80: Thomson resident took part in the invasion

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on D-Day at 80: Thomson resident took part in the invasion

Thomson’s Louis Graziano, 101, fought on D-Day, which marks its 80th anniversary June 6, 2024.

Martinez gardener gives final tour

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Jun 2024 · 2

Sharyn Altman has offered tours of her extensive gardens at her Barrington home for more than two decades. On June 4, she brought the last group through.

Build the Band mixes area musicians

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 31 May 2024 · Comments Off on Build the Band mixes area musicians

Build the Band is a June 14 fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity.

In pictures: Music in the Park May 30

By Mike Adams · 30 May 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Music in the Park May 30

Summer offers several free outdoor performance series around the area.

Sculpture honors Augusta’s African American medical trailblazers

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 May 2024 · Comments Off on Sculpture honors Augusta’s African American medical trailblazers

The “Pillars of the Golden Blocks” at the Twiggs Circle Roundabout highlights the contributions of African Americans to the medicine in Augusta during a time of segregation.

Bell Auditorium project finished ‘on time’ and ‘on budget’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 May 2024 · Comments Off on Bell Auditorium project finished ‘on time’ and ‘on budget’

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Tuesday for the upgrades to the Bell Auditorium.

‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ answers mysteries of ‘Peter Pan’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 May 2024 · Comments Off on ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ answers mysteries of ‘Peter Pan’

“Peter and the Starcatcher” is prequel to “Peter Pan.”

About Town with Francie: Impulse Ride at Amp the Alley

By Francie Klopotic · 25 May 2024 · Comments Off on About Town with Francie: Impulse Ride at Amp the Alley

Columnist Francie Klopotic with her husband Dean took in a night of music at Amp the Alley Thursday.

Iris sculpture dedicated May 24

By Staff Report · 24 May 2024 · Comments Off on Iris sculpture dedicated May 24

A new sculpture was dedicated Friday.

Augusta Symphony marks 70 years and prepares for new season

By Special To Augusta Good News · 23 May 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta Symphony marks 70 years and prepares for new season

The Augusta Symphony celebrates its 70th anniversary May 23.

ArtScape: Historic photography and contemporary lyrics inspire local artist

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 May 2024 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Historic photography and contemporary lyrics inspire local artist

Syd Padgett is working on an upcoming exhibition in Atlanta using tintype images.

Mural highlights work of Salvation Army

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 May 2024 · Comments Off on Mural highlights work of Salvation Army

Two artists are painting a mural inside the new Salvation Army Family Store in Columbia County, which is set for a June opening.

In pictures: Hot dog champ wins second straight title

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 May 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Hot dog champ wins second straight title

Scenes from Wiener Fest May 18.