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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.

Grandmother inspired woman’s love of heirlooms

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on Grandmother inspired woman’s love of heirlooms

From her garden to her business, Brittany Dixon loves all things heirloom.

Local man, 33, in need of kidney transplant

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on Local man, 33, in need of kidney transplant

Jason Moore only has one kidney and requires dialysis three times a week to stay alive. He’s hopeful to find a living donor.

Artist uses gift to connect with world

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Jun 2024 · 1

Taytem Barth has defied odds in her life and wants to bring hope to others through her art.

Dancer broke barriers, blazed trail in illustrious career

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on Dancer broke barriers, blazed trail in illustrious career

Karen Brown, who grew up in Augusta and graduated from Aquinas High School, has has an illustrious career and shows no signs of slowing down.

D-Day at 80: Thomson resident took part in the invasion

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on D-Day at 80: Thomson resident took part in the invasion

Thomson’s Louis Graziano, 101, fought on D-Day, which marks its 80th anniversary June 6, 2024.

Preteen makes Aiken Technical College’s Dean’s List

By Special To Augusta Good News · 13 May 2024 · Comments Off on Preteen makes Aiken Technical College’s Dean’s List

At only 12, Megyn Bolen made the dean’s list at Aiken Technical College with a 4.0 for the spring semester.

Artist sees evolution in recent works

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 May 2024 · Comments Off on Artist sees evolution in recent works

Recent works of Rhian Swain will be on display at Sacred Heart through June 21 and she will curate a show in the fall at the Jessye Norman School of the Arts.

Grandmother fulfills longtime goal, earns nursing degree

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 May 2024 · 1

Lisa Laliberte graduates May 10 from Augusta University with a degree in nursing. The 59-year-old grandmother first contemplated getting her degree in her 20s.

Zanne Colton reflects on ‘blessed’ dance career

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Zanne Colton reflects on ‘blessed’ dance career

Zanne Colton gave her final bow on April 26 and named Caitlin McCormack Phibbs as artistic director of the Colton Ballet Co.