Gemariah Valenica was one of 50 students across Georgia -- and the only one from Richmond County -- selected to serve on State School Superintendent John Barge's Student Advisory Council.
When a person first hears with a cochlear implant, it sounds distorted. But with practice, they can listen to conversation, listen to the radio or TV and speak on the telephone.
Carrie Welter spent her life compensating for her hearing loss by reading lips and wearing hearing aides. But the hearing loss worsened to the point where she became reclusive.
Many long-gone attractions at Pendleton King Park have been replaced with new amenities. Another was unveiled last week -- a cross-country trail developed by Norwood "Wood" Dennis Jr. for his ...
Although the track at the Aiken Fall Steeplechase is filled with the thunder of horse hooves, there is plenty of activity on the racetrack's infield, too.
A stone memorial for law enforcement officers on Riverwalk Augusta has 31 names engraved on it, and two more will be added next week, including the sheriff's deputy killed Sunday.
A local church is reaching out to help students in need at Tubman Education Center. Hudson Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church will focus on the school during its morning service Sunday.
One of the most successful Hispanic artists in the United States spent several weeks at Augusta Youth Development Campus helping 20 youth inmates paint a large mural in the gym.
Country trio Lady Antebellum will play a special acoustic concert to mark the dedication of Lady Antebellum Pavilion at Evans Town Center Park on Friday.
By Don Rhodes and Mary Frances Hendrix and Lynn Davidson
The Hearing Loss Association of America has an Augusta chapter, one of only four across the state. The chapter was presented the Phoenix Award at the national convention in Washington, D.C., in June.
Twenty years ago, Graystone Ranch would receive about two horses a year from people who couldn't take care of them. This year, the non-profit organization in Hephzibah has averaged eight a month.
Exceeding goals seems to be the norm at Augusta State University. As in past years, the annual fundraising campaign surpassed its goal of $545,000 by bringing in $570,842.
It's not for the faint of heart - or the small appetite. At least two or three people take on the Triple Burger Challenge at Embers Grille every day, according to owner Danny Durham.
Historic Summerville Cemetery came to life last weekend with hundreds of visitors milling about, giving rapt attention to the dead who appeared to have risen from their graves to tell their stories.
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