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Richmond County magnet school pioneer remembered

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Richmond County magnet school pioneer remembered

Retired Richmond County educator Beverly Barnhart helped bring the magnet school concept to Richmond County schools in the early 1980s.

Column: Inspiring Women 2025 Awards

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Sep 2025 · 2

The inaugural Inspiring Women Awards were Sept. 25.

Augustan to receive Voyager Scholarship for Public Service

By Staff Report · 23 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Augustan to receive Voyager Scholarship for Public Service

Mercer University junior Alexander Marshall was chosen to receive the prestigious Voyager Scholarship for Public Service.

Culinary Arts teacher named Richmond County Teacher of the Year

By Staff Report · 19 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Culinary Arts teacher named Richmond County Teacher of the Year

Chef Kanesha Roberts, who teaches culinary arts at George P. Butler High School, was named Richmond County’s Teacher of the Year at a banquet Sept.18.

Shamrick connects with people through art

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 17 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Shamrick connects with people through art

Meet the artist known as Shamrick.

Horticulturist shares secret of Southern gardens

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Horticulturist shares secret of Southern gardens

The former curator of the Riverbanks Zoo Botanical Gardens and the owner of The Funky Little Flower Farm, Jenks Farmer knows a lot about Southern gardening.

Aced It! Two-year-old rings bell to signal end of radiation treatments

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Aced It! Two-year-old rings bell to signal end of radiation treatments

Two year old Ace Battle finished his radiation treatments for cancer Friday. He was the first pediatric patient to complete his radiation through the Georgia Cancer Center’s pediatric anesthesia project.

Augusta native heads to prestigious artists’ residency

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta native heads to prestigious artists’ residency

Paul Brantley, who will embark on his seventh residency at the MacDowell in New Hampshire on Sept.18, follows in a rich musical heritage established by his performer parents.

An Evening of Southern Storytelling: Rick Bragg in conversation with Brian Panowich

By Staff Report · 21 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on An Evening of Southern Storytelling: Rick Bragg in conversation with Brian Panowich

Join the Augusta University Writing Project for an evening of stories, laughter and Southern charm with Rick Bragg, Pulitzer Prize winning author, at 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 22 at Maxwell Theatre, 2500 Walton Way.

Augusta Christian Schools’ student plans to give back after win

By Staff Report · 14 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta Christian Schools’ student plans to give back after win

Trenton Hall received the top prize in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s “You Made The Grade” sweepstakes.

Mr. Frog celebrates 25 years of spreading joy

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Aug 2025 · 3

A quirky lawn ornament has spread joy in west Augusta for 25 years

Augusta University golfer named youth mental health and athletic inclusion spokesperson

By Staff Report · 08 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta University golfer named youth mental health and athletic inclusion spokesperson

An Augusta University golfer will serve as a mental health and athletic inclusion spokesperson.

In pictures: Flo Parrish’s 100th birthday bash

By Special To Augusta Good News · 05 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Flo Parrish’s 100th birthday bash

Family and friends gathered on Aug. 2 to celebrate Flo Parrish’s 100th birthday.

Augusta woman celebrates 100th birthday Aug. 3

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Aug 2025 · 3

Flo Parrish turns 100 on Aug. 3.