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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.

Actor with Augusta ties appears in newest Tyler Perry series

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Jul 2025 · 1

M.V. Oliphant, a T.W. Josey High School alumnus, has worked on several Tyler Perry projects.

Eggs Up Grill owner already eyeing second location

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Jul 2025 · 1

Eggs Up Grill has only been open for a month, but its owner is already looking toward Grovetown for expansion.

Filmmaker finishes second project with help of North Augusta company

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Jul 2025 · 1

Michael Patrick McKinley, who created the “HAPPY: A Small Film with a Big Smile,” has made multiple trips to the Augusta area over the past four months for postproduction of his latest project, “Kaleidoscope Child” to ready it for a private screening in September and off to the film festival circuit.

Greenbrier student’s service project packed with comfort and love

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Greenbrier student’s service project packed with comfort and love

Ella Pascual worked on a service project called Pack for Comfort.

Woman finds purpose with new business

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Woman finds purpose with new business

Seniors Helping Seniors-Mid South Georgia recently launched in the Augusta area.

Stallings Island Middle School student places third in civics bee

By Special To Augusta Good News · 11 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Stallings Island Middle School student places third in civics bee

A Stallings Island Middle School student placed third at the 2025 Georgia State Finals of the National Civics Bee,

Gardening column: Future farmer finds her roots at Kingdom Gardens Co-op Farm

By Special To Augusta Good News · 01 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Gardening column: Future farmer finds her roots at Kingdom Gardens Co-op Farm

Nick Lovett of Martinez is a recipient of the World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) 2025 Future Farmers Program award. She’s spending several weeks at Kingdom Gardens Farm, an organic practicing Christian co-op located in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Johnson goes beyond the gates with ‘Operation: Aunties’ airing July 11

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Johnson goes beyond the gates with ‘Operation: Aunties’ airing July 11

Fans who are missing their daily dose of Maurice Johnson since his departure from “Beyond the Gates” can find him in a new dramedy called “Operation: Aunties” premiering on AMC’s streaming network ALLBLK July 11.

Downtown letter carrier hangs up mail bag

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Jun 2025 · 2

Phil Jesse’s last day as a mail carrier was June 27 after nearly 40 years on the job.

Mother-daughter duo bring gospel to stage in Martinez

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Jun 2025 · 1

Corinna Rezzelle-Pennypacker recently returned to the Augusta area to work with the theater company started by her mother.