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Clay sculpted artist’s interest from early age

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Clay sculpted artist’s interest from early age

Shishir Chokshi opened Tire City Potters in 2001.

A tale of two Olympics: brothers-in-law shared gold medal dreams

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on A tale of two Olympics: brothers-in-law shared gold medal dreams

Brothers-in-law Dacre Stoker and Michel Vaillancourt took different paths on their quests for Olympic gold.

Street photographer captures spontaneous side of life

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Street photographer captures spontaneous side of life

Rebecca Congleton has an eye for photography.

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.