Army veteran remembers 9/11 from inside the Pentagon
Steve Latour was working in the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001. His office was around the corner from where the plane struck.
Longtime organist and director of music to retire
Jamie Council Garvey, who has spent 46 years as organist and director of music at St. John United Methodist Church, is retiring.
Board of Regents honors MCG alum and Children’s Hospital visionary Dr. Charlie Howell
The University System of Georgia Foundation recognized Dr. Charles “Charlie” Howell Jr. with the prestigious Regents’ Hall of Fame Alumni and Distinguished Friends Award at the annual Board of Regents’ Scholarship and Awards Gala on Aug. 22.
Mahjong inspires porcelain painting class
The motif on a mahjong tile led to a group of women venturing into China painting.
Augusta man pens 100 books
A 93 year-old Augustan recently published what he said is his final book. He’s written more than 100 books.
Augusta Museum director dies
The Augusta Museum of History’s executive director recently celebrated 20 years with the organization.
Shane Peterman steps into newest role
Shane Peterman has multiple full plates as he steps into the newly created role of CEO of the Augusta Players and Imperial Theatre.
First grade teacher starts new career with familiar face
SheKinah Bennett is in her first year teaching at Grovetown Elementary School, whose principal was Bennett’s sixth grade teacher.
‘Telly Award’ winner comes full circle
After taking a break from writing and filming, Karlton Clay is back with a new serialized drama.
Augusta Agriculture month honors W.B. and Lynn Brown and celebrates the Year of the Woman Farmer
An Aug. 4 ceremony will recognize W.B. and Lynn Brown as the 2026 recipients of the Adderson Legacy in Agriculture Award.
Davidson alum combines art with core subjects to become teacher of year
The road from John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School has led Monica Noble to performing across the U.S. and becoming teacher of the year at an Atlanta area high school.
Women in clerical collars flourish in Augusta pulpits
Women in the ministry is nothing new around the Augusta area where women have served in the pulpit for years.
Column: Thank you, Mr. Eubanks; an ode to algebra and softball
Walter Eubanks was more than a Richmond County School Board member. He was publisher Charmain Z. Brackett’s high school algebra teacher and softball coach. He died on June 23, 2026.
Musician keeps in rhythm at hospital’s heart center
Ralph Beardsworth shares gift of music at Piedmont Vascular, Heart and Endovascular Center.
