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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 ...
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Ribbon cutting unveils new additions to Augusta Sculpture Trail
The City of Augusta and the Greater Augusta Arts Council unveiled 10 new sculptures as part of the latest expansion of the ...
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Jim Dent, trailblazing Augusta golfer who broke barriers in the sport, dies at 85
Jim Dent, a pioneering African American golfer from Augusta, has died. He helped desegregate local golf, once caddied at Augusta National, and later won 12 times as a pro.
Augusta Prep honors Deputy Sikes, the one who was always smiling
Augusta Prep students are finding more ways to honor Deputy Sikes, the one who was always seen going the extra mile.
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Georgia deputy killed, second wounded in traffic stop shooting near Augusta
One deputy is dead and another is in critical condition after a traffic stop near Augusta led to a shooting. After digging ...
Georgia sheriff's deputy killed, another injured during traffic stop
Two deputies were shot and one is dead following a shooting during a traffic stop in Evans, Georgia, about 10 miles northwest ...
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 ...