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Aced It! Two-year-old rings bell to signal end of radiation treatments

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Aced It! Two-year-old rings bell to signal end of radiation treatments

Two year old Ace Battle finished his radiation treatments for cancer Friday. He was the first pediatric patient to complete his radiation through the Georgia Cancer Center’s pediatric anesthesia project.

Augusta native heads to prestigious artists’ residency

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta native heads to prestigious artists’ residency

Paul Brantley, who will embark on his seventh residency at the MacDowell in New Hampshire on Sept.18, follows in a rich musical heritage established by his performer parents.

An Evening of Southern Storytelling: Rick Bragg in conversation with Brian Panowich

By Staff Report · 21 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on An Evening of Southern Storytelling: Rick Bragg in conversation with Brian Panowich

Join the Augusta University Writing Project for an evening of stories, laughter and Southern charm with Rick Bragg, Pulitzer Prize winning author, at 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 22 at Maxwell Theatre, 2500 Walton Way.

Augusta Christian Schools’ student plans to give back after win

By Staff Report · 14 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta Christian Schools’ student plans to give back after win

Trenton Hall received the top prize in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s “You Made The Grade” sweepstakes.

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,