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Jim Dent, trailblazing Black golfer and Augusta native, dies at 85
Trailblazing Black golfer and Augusta native Jim Dent died on May 2 at age 85. He was recovering from a recent stroke.
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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church’s Spring Festival is back in Augusta
The festival kickstarts the year for the church but also serves as a way to reach more people in the community. It’s an event ...
Armed police standoff erupts for fourth time this month in Augusta area
In the fourth armed standoff in the Augusta area this month, authorities used tear gas to roust a 58-year-old federal ...
Lottery player wins $10,000 with ticket bought in Augusta
A player in Augusta is among several big winners in recent days in the Georgia Lottery. The player will have 180 days from ...
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Augusta Sculpture Trail unveils 10 new sculptures in downtown ribbon-cutting
The ribbon-cutting ceremony, led by the City of Augusta, the Greater Augusta Arts Council and Destination Augusta, marked the ...
A change in GA Medicaid management contractors prompts concern for disruptions in service
Two of three incumbent health plans lost bids for managing Medicaid in Georgia. Providers worried the shifts could cause ...
Augusta man arrested for alleged child sexual exploitation
A 51-year-old man has been arrested after he was accused of sexual exploitation of children, according to officials.
May the Fourth be with you, Georgia. Star Wars Day activities to do in GA on Sunday
Looking for ways to celebrate the legendary Star Wars Day? Sunday will be May the Fourth Be With You. Here are fun events ...
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Augusta Charter Review looks to finish this year but some don’t want to rush
Some members of the Augusta Charter Review Committee haste could make waste, as some push a goal to finish the work by ...
Shield Club of Greater Augusta supporting deputies and their families
The Shield Club of Greater Augusta is making sure the families of the deputies shot last week get the help they need, in any ...