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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

Augustan appears in ‘Deadly Girls’ Trip’ airing on Lifetime March 7

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Augustan appears in ‘Deadly Girls’ Trip’ airing on Lifetime March 7

Three films Kate Dailey appears in will air in March. One is a Lifetime movie called “Deadly Girls’ Trip,” another is “Heavy Delta,” a locally produced short, and a third, “Applewood” is set for a streaming release to Amazon March 4.

Augusta native lends vocals to Grammy-winning and Oscar-nominated recordings

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta native lends vocals to Grammy-winning and Oscar-nominated recordings

Augusta native Jamal Moore has sung wit Beyonce on her rendition of “Jolene” on her Grammy Award-winning “Cowboy Carter” album, singing on the soundtrack of the film “Wicked” which has been nominated for an Academy Award.

Black history program features acclaimed musical artist and Augusta native

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Black history program features acclaimed musical artist and Augusta native

Music has opened countless doors around the world for Augusta native Damien Sneed.

Augusta Half/10K/5K more than a race to some involved

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta Half/10K/5K more than a race to some involved

The Augusta Half/10K/5K provides a way for one mother to remember her daughter and for a father to bond with his 10-year-old daughter.