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Filmmaker plans area entertainment complex and hopes to produce two movies a year

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Filmmaker plans area entertainment complex and hopes to produce two movies a year

Choice Skinner, who spent 23 years in Los Angeles before COVID forced his move back to Augusta, sees the potential for the movie making industry in Augusta.

Artist weaves love of texture and nature into beautiful canvas

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Artist weaves love of texture and nature into beautiful canvas

Staci Swider has had a busy year with multiple art exhibits in the Southeast in the past 12 months.

Damien Sneed plans June 5 listening party for latest release

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Damien Sneed plans June 5 listening party for latest release

A free listening party for Damien Sneed’s “Our Song, Our Story” will be at the Jessye Norman School of the Arts at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 5.

Thirteen-year-old to graduate Aiken Tech May 6

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 May 2025 · Comments Off on Thirteen-year-old to graduate Aiken Tech May 6

Megyn Bolen of Aiken will receive her associate degree from Aiken Tech May 6, likely the school’s youngest graduate ever.

Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings’ album to get 20th anniversary rerelease May 2

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Apr 2025 · 1

Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings’ “Naturally” will be rereleased May 2 for its 20th anniversary.

Siblings overcome obstacles to graduate AU nursing school together

By Special To Augusta Good News · 30 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Siblings overcome obstacles to graduate AU nursing school together

Azalea Lyrrehs Lagora and Frazhier Bien Lagora are siblings who are both graduating from Augusta University’s College of Nursing.

Holder aims to boost Harlem baseball to third state title

By Christopher Rickerson · 29 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Holder aims to boost Harlem baseball to third state title

Will Holder, a Harlem High School senior, hopes for a third straight baseball state title.

Brewer finds community among beer drinkers

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Brewer finds community among beer drinkers

Robert Young III found a career and a community through beer.

Eric Benét flying high with own record label

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Eric Benét flying high with own record label

Eric Benét will be at the Bell Auditorium Saturday.

Clinic focuses on young golfers

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Clinic focuses on young golfers

Bank of America’s fourth annual Golf with Us Clinic was March 31 at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta’s J. Hebbard Club.

North Augusta grad receives full college ride for caddie efforts

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on North Augusta grad receives full college ride for caddie efforts

Caddying opened up new opportunities for North Augusta’s DJ Bookard.

In the Zone With: Parker Hollimon

By Christopher Rickerson · 27 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on In the Zone With: Parker Hollimon

Sophomore Parker Hollimon has a hot bat and smooth pitching arm for Augusta Prep.

Historic west Augusta house finds new address

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Mar 2025 · 4

Family members saved the Skinner-Warren-West-Gardner House at 3202 Washington Road from the wrecking ball by moving it to West Road earlier this month.

Abercrombie named the Peach Belt Conference Freshman of the Year

By Staff Report · 11 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Abercrombie named the Peach Belt Conference Freshman of the Year

Augusta University women’s basketball standout Quinasia Abercrombie has been named the Peach Belt Conference Freshman of the Year