AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Pine Hill Baptist Church has been in the Augusta community for 100 years, and on Saturday, they held a community bash reintroducing themselves.

Leaders say the goal was to have a good time and learn about some of the services the church offers.

They had food, music, bull riding and even face painting.

The organizers say they want to become part of your family.

“We’re Pine Hill Baptist Church here in Hephzibah. I think the church has been around here for 100 years. So it sounds kind of funny that we’re introducing ourselves to the community. But there are a lot of folks that’s moved into the community that’re not affiliated with us. And what we’re trying to do is just reach out to them,” said John Strickland, pastor, Pine Hill Baptist Church.

Strickland says the church isn’t just a building, it’s a place of community, and all walks of life are welcome.

“We’re here, not just in a way of a building, but we’re here with ministries and friendship, and we want to establish a relationship with their family,” said Strickland.

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Augusta, GA – Conrad B. Goodwin, 88, entered into rest Thursday, May 15, 2025.

Conrad was born on a farm in Jefferson County, GA and attended public schools in Augusta, GA and was a graduate of Richmond Academy. He served four years in the United States Air Force. Conrad was employed at the US Postal Service and served in many positions and retired in 1992 as manager of the Forest Hills Branch. He was a member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church where he served as a greeter, usher, and administration trustee.

He loved traveling and visiting many states and points of interest along the way especially Tybee Island and the mountains. He enjoyed golf, gardening, being a handyman, volunteering, and an avid fan of Georgia Bulldog football. Conrad especially enjoyed family gatherings with his family and rocking on the porch.

Family members include his children: Bret Alan Goodwin, Troy Goodwin, and Tina Goodwin Nakagawa; 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his sons, Bart Goodwin and Tony Goodwin, and former wife June E. Goodwin.

The memorial service will be held Friday, May 23, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at Woodlawn United Methodist Church with Rev. Bernard “Sonny” Mason officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 A.M., at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) – Sweetwater Road at Edgefield Road was blocked due to an accident involving a motorcycle as of 10:45 p.m. Friday, according to the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office.

A traffic light in the intersection fell on a person riding the motorcycle, officials say.

Deputies were redirecting traffic as of 11 p.m.

The call came in to dispatchers around 10:30 p.m.

The motorcyclist’s status is unknown at this time.

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