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Abercrombie named the Peach Belt Conference Freshman of the Year

By Staff Report · 11 Mar 2025 · 0

Augusta University women’s basketball standout Quinasia Abercrombie has been named the Peach Belt Conference Freshman of the Year

Augustan appears in ‘Deadly Girls’ Trip’ airing on Lifetime March 7

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Feb 2025 · 0

Three films Kate Dailey appears in will air in March. One is a Lifetime movie called “Deadly Girls’ Trip,” another is “Heavy Delta,” a locally produced short, and a third, “Applewood” is set for a streaming release to Amazon March 4.

Augusta native lends vocals to Grammy-winning and Oscar-nominated recordings

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Feb 2025 · 0

Augusta native Jamal Moore has sung wit Beyonce on her rendition of “Jolene” on her Grammy Award-winning “Cowboy Carter” album, singing on the soundtrack of the film “Wicked” which has been nominated for an Academy Award.

Black history program features acclaimed musical artist and Augusta native

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Feb 2025 · 0

Music has opened countless doors around the world for Augusta native Damien Sneed.

Augusta Half/10K/5K more than a race to some involved

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Feb 2025 · 0

The Augusta Half/10K/5K provides a way for one mother to remember her daughter and for a father to bond with his 10-year-old daughter.

Coale Peace named 2025 National Champion for the Children’s Miracle Network

By Special To Augusta Good News · 12 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Coale Peace named 2025 National Champion for the Children’s Miracle Network

Coale Peace has been chosen to be a 2025 National Champion by the Children’s Miracle Network.

Davidson alum honored to carry legacy of Alvin Ailey

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Davidson alum honored to carry legacy of Alvin Ailey

Christopher R. Wilson, a a 2013 John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School graduate, will perform at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Feb. 12-16.

World War II veteran turns 102 on Feb.6; family asks for cards

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on World War II veteran turns 102 on Feb.6; family asks for cards

Send a card to honor a World War II veteran’s 102nd birthday.

Pastry chef bakes up opportunities for Helms College students

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on Pastry chef bakes up opportunities for Helms College students

Charlotte Song is an executive pastry chef who teaches Helms College students and is the master behind the baked good at the restaurants under Edgar’s Hospitality.

Burke County Sheriff’s community service takes the cake

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on Burke County Sheriff’s community service takes the cake

Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams uses baking as a way to give back to others.

Woman’s artform is fashion, and fabric is her palette

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Jan 2025 · 1

Melanie Caballero’s fashions have hit New York runways as part of Fashion Week many times since 2014.

Providing disaster relief hits differently when it’s your community

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on Providing disaster relief hits differently when it’s your community

Augusta Red Cross executive director Susan Everitt reflects on providing disaster relief at home in the wake of Helene.

Wellstar MCG announces New Year’s 2025 baby

By Staff Report · 01 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on Wellstar MCG announces New Year’s 2025 baby

Yazlin Maguey made her debut at 11:18 a.m. Jan. 1, 2025, the first baby of the year to be born at Wellstar MCG Health.

Burke County sheriff receives presidential volunteer service award

By Staff Report · 01 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on Burke County sheriff receives presidential volunteer service award

Burke County Sheriff receives presidential award.