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Coale Peace named 2025 National Champion for the Children’s Miracle Network

By Special To Augusta Good News · 12 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Coale Peace named 2025 National Champion for the Children’s Miracle Network

Coale Peace has been chosen to be a 2025 National Champion by the Children’s Miracle Network.

Davidson alum honored to carry legacy of Alvin Ailey

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Davidson alum honored to carry legacy of Alvin Ailey

Christopher R. Wilson, a a 2013 John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School graduate, will perform at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Feb. 12-16.

World War II veteran turns 102 on Feb.6; family asks for cards

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on World War II veteran turns 102 on Feb.6; family asks for cards

Send a card to honor a World War II veteran’s 102nd birthday.

Pastry chef bakes up opportunities for Helms College students

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on Pastry chef bakes up opportunities for Helms College students

Charlotte Song is an executive pastry chef who teaches Helms College students and is the master behind the baked good at the restaurants under Edgar’s Hospitality.

Burke County Sheriff’s community service takes the cake

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on Burke County Sheriff’s community service takes the cake

Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams uses baking as a way to give back to others.

Woman’s artform is fashion, and fabric is her palette

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Jan 2025 · 1

Melanie Caballero’s fashions have hit New York runways as part of Fashion Week many times since 2014.

Providing disaster relief hits differently when it’s your community

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on Providing disaster relief hits differently when it’s your community

Augusta Red Cross executive director Susan Everitt reflects on providing disaster relief at home in the wake of Helene.

Wellstar MCG announces New Year’s 2025 baby

By Staff Report · 01 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on Wellstar MCG announces New Year’s 2025 baby

Yazlin Maguey made her debut at 11:18 a.m. Jan. 1, 2025, the first baby of the year to be born at Wellstar MCG Health.

Burke County sheriff receives presidential volunteer service award

By Staff Report · 01 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on Burke County sheriff receives presidential volunteer service award

Burke County Sheriff receives presidential award.

Helping people is at heart of what law enforcement officer does

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Dec 2024 · 1

Eric McCants uses his social media presence on LinkedIn to inspire and motivate people as well as check on their mental well-being.

Alfa Anderson, Augusta native who sang with CHIC during the height of disco, died Dec. 17

By Staff Report · 19 Dec 2024 · 1

Augusta born singer Alfa Anderson has died.

Saxophone player provides impromptu concert during flight delay

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Dec 2024 · 1

Wayne Hoey never leaves home without his saxophone, and it was a good thing to have with him on Saturday.

Scout overcomes shyness to shine in popcorn sales

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Scout overcomes shyness to shine in popcorn sales

Miles Mazer sold more than $10,000 of popcorn to support the Georgia-Carolina Council Boys Scouts of America.

Aiken resident to march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Aiken resident to march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Sarah Hendrix, a 2020 graduate of South Aiken High School, plays clarinet in the Carolina Band. The band is part of this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.