The First 100 Days

The First 100 Days

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By Abbigail Remkus Looking back on his first 100 days in office, newly elected Mayor Garnett Johnson is wasting no time in realizing the challenges facing Augusta-Richmond County, and creating a path for what it will take to make a difference. Johnson said his...
The Good Fight

The Good Fight

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By Timothy CoxPhotos by Chris Thelen Executive administrator of the Augusta Boxing Club (ABC), Tiffany Cannon, has a soft spot in her heart for the club’s current director Rayonta “Stingray” Whitfield.  Several years ago when the Augusta Commission was set to...
Lift Every Voice

Lift Every Voice

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By Don Rhodes Sheryl Lee Ralph made history last February at the 2023 Super Bowl.  The actress/vocalist was the first person to sing the anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing” (“The Negro National Anthem”) at the national sporting event. The audience probably included...
Building On A Strong Foundation

Building On A Strong Foundation

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By Brian PanowichPhotos by Jane Kortright In 2001, four people equipped with only an idea, tenacity and a heaping amount of faith, decided to open a small school in downtown Augusta. But it would not be just any school. This would be a faith-based learning environment...
The Special Needs Resource Guide

The Special Needs Resource Guide

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The Special Needs Guide is back! Augusta Family magazine’s resource for families with special needs is now online!  Click here to browse the guide. To be included in the guide or for more information, contact Augusta magazine’s managing editor at...