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The Augusta Chronicle

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Foodees Fest brings food vendors to Augusta this weekend

Foodees Fest Food & Culture Festival returns to Augusta this weekend with plenty of food trucks, entertainment, and shopping. Dozens of food vendors and many crafters and artists will be on hand for the three-day event that opens Friday on Fifth Street in downtown Augusta. More: Jerk House brings Jamaican favorites to Washington Road | Exclusive Billed as a traveling food festival, Foodees Fest combines a wide variety of food vendors, artisans and crafters in a community-focused event. The festival aims to create opportunities for attendees to sample new foods, explore unique products and support participating businesses and makers, according to the event's website. It is a traveling festival that visits many cities in the East, bringing together many cultures through food and food products, according to its website, www.foodeesfest.com . Foodees Fest will be held 1-7 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. There will be on-site parking, according to the event information. Admission is free, but organizers ask that patrons pre-register to assist with planning. Registration enters festival-goers in a raffle to win a free meal. To register, visit https://www.foodeesfest.com/event/augusta-ga-2026 . Jennifer Miller covers food and business for The Augusta Chronicle. She

Augusta, GA · 1d

WJBF

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2026 James Brown Turkey Giveaway registration coming up

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Thanksgiving is less than 3 weeks away which means it’s almost time for the James Brown Family Foundation Annual Turkey Giveaway. Registration for the giveaway will take place at May Park tomorrow, November 7th and next Saturday, November 14th from 9 am – 11am. Registrants should being a current state issued […]

Richmond County, GA · 1d

The Augusta Chronicle

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Let the festivities begin: Your holiday events guide

November ushers in the holiday season with plans for family and friend gatherings, shopping for presents. lots of turkey, and events of all kind. Throughout the season, The Augusta Chronicle will keep readers on top of what's going on from public Thanksgiving dinners, to performances, Santa visits and parades, This will be an ongoing list so check back often. If you have events to share, please email the information to jmiller@usatodayco.com. Happy Holidays! Nutcracker returns: The NUTCRACKER? Magical Christmas Ballet international ensemble will perform at the Miller Theater in Augusta on Nov. 20. Dancers from across the world will perform with local children. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.nutcracker.com . Special pricing is available for groups. Call 800-320-1733 or email groups@nutcracker.com . A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia. Lights of the South: This annual event will be from Nov. 20 through Dec. 30 at 630 Louisville Road in Grovetown. Activities include more than 5 million lights across more than 100 acres, hayrides, Christmas Tree Maze, Candy Land playground, marshmallow roasting, Santa visits, holiday food, and family activities. Visit https://lightsofthesouth.com/ for information and pricing. Polar Express: The

Augusta, GA · 3d

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8 Small Towns In Georgia So Unsettling They Could Be The Setting Of Your Worst Nightmare

Ever wonder which small towns in Georgia feel almost too quiet to be real?. These 8 places offer strange history and empty looking streets that seem trapped in another era!. Tucked into Hancock County, Sparta looks like the set of an old film that nobody bothered to strike. Faded storefronts...

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Finding Solutions: ‘Dancing with the Aiken Stars’ winners raise more than $50K

The money goes to Nurture Home, which houses women battling mental illness and gives them the tools to succeed.

Aiken, SC · 3d

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Monetta Drive-In Theatre Still Shows Double Features Under The Stars In Aiken County

A giant peach holds the projector. That is not a joke, and it is easily my favorite fact about this place. The peach went up in 2014 to house a digital projector for the main field. Around it sit three big screens, and every single one plays a double feature...

Aiken County, SC · 4d

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Bobby Jones Links to Manage Mount Vintage Golf Club in North Augusta, S.C.

Scenic 27-hole golf operation readies for proud next chapter with expert operations and elevated service. ALPHARETTA, Georgia– Bobby Jones Links, one of the fastest-growing club management and development companies in the industry, is proud to have been selected to manage the golf and food and beverage operations at Mount Vintage Golf Club in North Augusta, South Carolina.

North Augusta, SC · 5d

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This Charming Georgia Town Has A Remarkable Past And Streets Filled With Historic Southern Architecture

George Washington himself confirmed this town was the first one chartered in his honor. He said so during a 1791 visit to Georgia. Talk about a celebrity endorsement. The story gets bigger from there. The Confederate Cabinet held its final meeting here in 1865. A load of Confederate gold passed...

Washington, GA · 4d

The Augusta Chronicle

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2027 Masters Tournament to hold public information session in Augusta

With 2027 right around the corner, the Masters Tournament will be hosting an information session next week. The session is open to the public and attendees will be able to speak with Masters representatives to learn more about available opportunities within Hospitality, Concessions and Merchandise for the 2027 tournament. The event takes place Thursday, Nov. 12 at the HUB for Community Innovation (631 Chafee Ave, Augusta, Ga. 30904) from 3-6 p.m. Applications to work at the tournament are available at the Masters website and will be accepted through Dec. 1, 2026. The 2027 Augusta National Women's Amateur begins March 31 at Champions Retreat with the first two rounds. The final round takes place Saturday, April 3, at Augusta National Golf Club and is followed by the Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals on Sunday . The first Masters practice round is Monday, April 5 and the tournament begins Thursday, April 8 and goes through Sunday, April 11. This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: 2027 Masters Tournament to hold public information session in Augusta

Augusta, GA · 5d

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Resignation begins this week for James Brown Turkey Giveaway

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Families who need help putting Thanksgiving dinner on the table can start signing up this weekend for Augusta’s annual James Brown Turkey Giveaway. Registration will be held on two Saturdays — Nov. 7 and Nov. 14 — from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at May...

Augusta, GA · 5d

CSRA Kids

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Christmas Lights in the CSRA

It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas! Soon the CSRA will be buzzing with holiday cheer, and we want to help your family have a memorable holiday season. Be sure to check out our Christmas and Holiday Guide! It has Christmas lights, Christmas tree farms, and much more! Please take note that this list ... Read more The post Christmas Lights in the CSRA appeared first on .

Columbia County, GA · 6d

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Lights of the South: A CSRA Holiday Tradition

Lights of the South: A CSRA Holiday Tradition We are so excited about the holiday season! Decorations are up around town; you can smell woodsmoke in the air, and the kids are making their Christmas lists. It’s a familiar comfort, and it’s time to start enjoying the traditions that make the holidays special. One tradition ... Read more The post Lights of the South: A CSRA Holiday Tradition appeared first on .

Augusta, GA · 6d

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Denise Tucker of the Greater Augusta Arts Council, Importance of Supporting Artists

Denise Tucker, the Executive Director of the Greater Augusta Arts Council, discusses the profound influence of the arts on the community and emphasizes the significance of supporting local artists. To be included in our video interviews or if you need video services for your company, please contact us.

Augusta, GA · 5d

WJBF

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Heights Church hosting 10th annual Clearwater Vendor Fair

AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) — Heights Church is preparing for its 10th annual Clearwater Vendor Fair. The event will feature more than 50 vendors, food, and activities for families. The festival started as a small vendor event at the Montmorenci Fire Department. Pastor Dr. Mark Canipe saw an opportunity to raise money for the church’s […]

Beech Island, SC · 6d

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Escape To A Simpler Time At This Old-Fashioned Drive-In Theater In South Carolina

Somewhere in Aiken County, tucked between tall pines and a whole lot of South Carolina sky, there’s a place that time forgot, and honestly, good for time. The Monetta Drive-In Theatre in Monetta, South Carolina is the kind of old-fashioned experience that makes you realize how much you’ve been missing without even knowing it.

Aiken County, SC · 10d

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Augusta Men's Golf Finishes the Fall in Hawaii

Augusta, Ga. - For the second straight year, the Augusta men's golf finish the fall portion of the season in Hawaii at the Pearl at Kalauoa Invitational. The Jaguars have put together a solid campaign thus far and look to finish things off on a high note. A year ago,...

Augusta, GA · 5d

WJBF

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Ivy Collaborative Healthcare: Where everyone is cared for

In this episode of Your Hometown Roadtrip, we're back at Ivy Collaborative Healthcare to see how they're helping people look good, feel good and function well.

Augusta, GA · 8d

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North Augusta middle schoolers get visit from violinist and 18th century violin

NORTH AUGUSTA — Middle school students had a chance listen to music from a violinist as part of an educational program that exposes children to classical music. As part of Aiken Symphony's educational program, Symphony Inspires violinist Claire Wells visited Paul Knox Middle School students. Earlier in the day,...

North Augusta, SC · 8d

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Former WJBF sports director Stan Byrdy dies at 73

WJBF is saddened to announce that longtime sports anchor Stan Byrdy has died. Byrdy was Sports Director at WJBF from 1985 to 1994 and remained on the station's Masters Tournament coverage team through 2002. He later served as Sports Director at WAGT-TV in Augusta from 2006 to 2009. Stan is survived by his wife and two children. He was 73.

Augusta, GA · 10d