...By Meg Mirshak | Friday, Aug 24, 2012 Monday, Aug 13, 2012 By Meg Mirshak | Sunday, Aug 5, 2012 By Michael Holahan | Thursday, July 26, 2012 By Kelly Jasper | Friday, June 29, 2012 Tuesday, June 26, 2012 By Meg Mirshak...

Ken Carter paddles his kayak around the tranquil waters of Lake Olmstead.

Echo McPhaul (left) and Cheryl Tutt watch Canada geese graze at Diamond Lakes Regional Park in Hephzibah. Temperatures on Monday hit 74; today's high will be 80.

Children wait in the gymnasium bleachers for a special surprise birthday celebration in honor of Louise Tarver Jackson at W. S. Hornsby K-8 School in Augusta.

Hannah McCarthy, 5, tries out one of the new swings at Riverview Park in North Augusta.

Kelsey Williamson, 11, (left) and Kristin Beach, 12, play a clapping game called "Double Double" while they eat breakfast Friday morning at Mossy Creek Elementary School.

George Tate strolls along the Spanish moss lined boardwalk at Phinizy Swamp.

A Petersburg boat loaded with children from Warrenville Elementary School is seen through one of the locks along the Augusta Canal. The open-air trips show historic buildings and wildlife.

Michael Holahan was named Photojournalist of the Year (Small Markets, 115,000 and under). Congratulations to a well-played year. Keep it up Mike... http://bop.nppa.org/2011/still_photography/winners/?cat=UES&place=1st