Friday, Feb. 10, 2012

Morris Museum announces new app for iPhone users

Art lovers now have an instant guide to events and exhibitions at the first museum dedicated to the art and artists of the American South.

Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012

Program focuses on black youth

In an effort to improve the future of today's black males, several organizations, such as 100 Black Men of Augusta and Alpha Mu Boule's Project BBUILD, are focused on serving as mentors.
By LaTina Emerson

Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011

22 debutantes presented at cotillion

The 48th Augusta Sym­phony Guild Cotillion featured 22 debutantes who were presented Nov. 25 at the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center.

Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011

Brown's cape man still working hard

Since his days as emcee and cape man for music icon James Brown, Danny Ray has been keeping himself busy.
By LaTina Emerson

Finding employment hard for veterans

Brian Hammond pictured himself behind the counter of his own car repair business at age 26. Instead, he's watching his dreams as an unemployed, disabled veteran.
By Kyle Martin

Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011

Retired soldier struggles to find job

Eric Williams was reduced to mowing his neighbor's grass after 20 years in the Army and 10 years of civil service wasn't enough to get him a job.
By Kyle Martin

Marine's services invaluable in Iraq

Brian Hammond's services as a field radio operator were invaluable in Iraq.   But he’s discovered there’s not much use in the civilian world for his skills.
By Kyle Martin

Carl Sanders: Last governor from Augusta

A product of Monte Sano Elementary School and the Academy of Richmond County, Carl Sanders attended the University of Georgia on a football scholarship.
By Lee Ann Caldwell

Concern over injuries hurts veteran employment

Patrice Murray says ignorance about disabilities such as post-traumatic stress disorder are what keep many employers from hiring veterans.
By Kyle Martin

Former Marine looks for stable job

Ordering food for hungry Marines was a natural job for Jeremy Penberthy. Penberthy holds a lengthy civilian resume managing restaurant kitchens, so switching to stocking a warehouse was a easy ...
By Kyle Martin

Monday, Nov. 7, 2011

Organist strived to be top musician

Eugenia Toole Glover’s goal was to become an accomplished musician. In the 1960s, she was reviewed as “possibly one of the world’s top 10 organists.” Glover died in Augusta on Friday.
By Kelly Jasper

Friday, Nov. 4, 2011

Hunting not just a guy thing

Although few pastimes are more monumentally male than hunting, Augusta-area women who hunt are part of a movement that is narrowing the gender gap.
By Rob Pavey

Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011

Knitting yarn into love

A group of Augusta women has been meeting since April, knitting and crocheting hats and scarves they will distribute to pupils at Collins Elementary School later this month.
By Gracie Shepherd

Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011

Faces of Survival: Adrienne Lowry

Adrienne Lowry, 26, got married Oct. 22, less than a year and a half after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

Friday, Oct. 28, 2011

Faces of Survival: Christina Troutman

Christina Troutman, 46, knew she had a lump in her breast but the mammography machine was broken on her doctor’s visit. She chose to wait for her next scheduled mammogram.
By Meg Mirshak

Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011

Faces of Survival: JoAnne Gore

JoAnne Gore’s yearly check-up with her gynecologist and annual mammogram turned into an extra phone call from the doctor’s office.
By Meg Mirshak

Monday, Oct. 24, 2011

'Typewriter Man' still busy

Despite the overwhelming shift to computers since the 1990s, Tony "The Typewriter Man" Kitchens said being a typewriter repairman keeps him busy.
By Bianca Cain

Friday, Oct. 21, 2011

Faces of Survival: Lydia Piper

Lydia Piper ignored a strange-looking spot on her breast for more than six months.
By Meg Mirshak and Galan Lewis

Clubs cater to cultural diversity

More than a dozen ethic clubs and organizations meet the needs of both foreign-born Augustans and those who are fascinated with other cultures.
By Lisa Kaylor

Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011

Faces of Survival: Ann Coupal, Mildred Akins & Gail Ferguson

Sisters Ann Coupal and Gail Ferguson and their mother Mildred Akins are now proud members of a survivors club.
By Meg Mirshak
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