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Recent AU grad cycles cross country for charity

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Aug 2024 · 1

Jack West cycled from Seattle to Washington, D.C.

Couple celebrates 75th anniversary on Aug. 19

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Couple celebrates 75th anniversary on Aug. 19

Vivian and Howard Sims celebrate their 75th anniversary on Aug. 19.

Concert Truck delivers music and Davidson grad to Aiken Sept. 8

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Concert Truck delivers music and Davidson grad to Aiken Sept. 8

Susan Zhang, a classically trained pianist, decided to make music her career while a student at John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School.

Dancer comes home to take post as Colton Ballet Co.’s artistic director

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Dancer comes home to take post as Colton Ballet Co.’s artistic director

Caitlin McCormack Phibbs comes home to take over as Colton Ballet’s artistic director.

ARC grad to photograph Paralympics for Associated Press

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Aug 2024 · 1

Felix Scheyer will photograph the Paralympics in Paris at the end of August.

Stanton reflects on three years as Fort Eisenhower commander

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Stanton reflects on three years as Fort Eisenhower commander

Maj. Gen. Paul Stanton will relinquish command of the U.S. Cyber Center of Excellence Aug. 2 to Maj. Gen. Ryan Janovic.

Clay sculpted artist’s interest from early age

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Clay sculpted artist’s interest from early age

Shishir Chokshi opened Tire City Potters in 2001.

A tale of two Olympics: brothers-in-law shared gold medal dreams

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on A tale of two Olympics: brothers-in-law shared gold medal dreams

Brothers-in-law Dacre Stoker and Michel Vaillancourt took different paths on their quests for Olympic gold.

Street photographer captures spontaneous side of life

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Street photographer captures spontaneous side of life

Rebecca Congleton has an eye for photography.

Remembering Rachel Patterson who died at the age of 106

By Special To Augusta Good News · 13 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Remembering Rachel Patterson who died at the age of 106

On June 18, Rachel Patterson celebrated her 106th birthday. She died July 9.

Young golfer eyes the Augusta National 2025 Drive, Chip and Putt

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Young golfer eyes the Augusta National 2025 Drive, Chip and Putt

Caroline Deese, 9, wants to win next year’s Drive, Chip and Putt.

Interns help Golden Harvest’s mission

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Interns help Golden Harvest’s mission

Two recent Richmond County high school graduates are interning at the Golden Harvest Food Bank through the Bank of America Student Leaders program.

Augusta University’s new president looks forward to role

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta University’s new president looks forward to role

Meet Augusta University’s new president Russell T. Keen.

Augusta woman celebrates 106th birthday June 18

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta woman celebrates 106th birthday June 18

Rachel Patterson celebrated her 106th birthday with a party June 18.