Canadian filmmaker feels at home making movies in Augusta

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Mar 2026 · 0 Comments

The Arts and Letters Committee of the Augusta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s fourth annual Filmmakers Showcase was Saturday at A.R. Johnson Health Sciences and Engineering Magnet School.

Augusta women’s basketball wins first PBC tournament title in 33 years

By Special To Augusta Good News · 08 Mar 2026 · 0

For the first time in 33 years, the Augusta University women’s basketball team is the Peach Belt Conference Tournament champion.

Harlem wins doubleheader on Diamond Day March 7

By Christopher Rickerson · 08 Mar 2026 · 0

The Harlem Bulldogs hosted their annual Diamond Day beating cross county rivals Lakeside and Evans in a doubleheader while boosters sold barbecue dinner plates to support the baseball team.

In pictures: Lady Jackets retain state crown after March 7 win

By Mike Adams · 08 Mar 2026 · 0

North Augusta’s Lady Yellow Jackets, the defending SCHSL AAAA State championship, kept their crown by defeating Westside 63-50 at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia on March 7.

In pictures: North Augusta wins first state title in Double OT

By Mike Adams · 08 Mar 2026 · 0

North Augusta’s boys’ team brought home its first ever SCHL AAAA state basketball championship Saturday at the Colonial Life Arena defeating South Pointe 64-56.

Basketball tournament’s goal to ‘Stop the Violence’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Mar 2026 · 0

The Stop the Violence basketball tournament was March 7 at the E.W. Hagler Boys and Girls Clubs of Augusta on Division Street.

Augusta heads to PBC championship after March 7 upset

By Special To Augusta Good News · 07 Mar 2026 · 0

Augusta University women’s basketball knocked off No. 8 nationally ranked Columbus State on the road March 7 earning an 82-71 win at the Lumpkin Center to advance to the Peach Belt Conference Tournament championship game.

RENEW Upcycle & Recycle Fashion Show set for March 7

By Staff Report · 06 Mar 2026 · 0

The RENEW Upcycle & Recycle Fashion Show on at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 7 at Better World Studios, Graniteville,

Pop! To the Culture: A Trunchbull in every school

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 06 Mar 2026 · 0

Ron Baxley Jr. can relate to the characters in “Matilda” which will be shown at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Miller Theater.

Paine College women take Division I South Regional Championship with March 5 win

By Staff Report · 06 Mar 2026 · 0

The Paine College women’s basketball team claimed the 2026 NCCAA Division I South Regional Championship with a 98–77 victory over Virginia University of Lynchburg on Thursday, March 5 at the HEAL Complex.

Aiken teen recovering from rare heart-liver transplant

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Mar 2026 · 0

An Aiken teen is balancing school with weekly medical appointments in Atlanta as he recovers from a rare multivisceral transplant surgery.

Abercrombie’s career-high 33 lifts Augusta past Middle Georgia March 4

By Special To Augusta Good News · 05 Mar 2026 · 0

Augusta opened Peach Belt Conference Tournament play with a win Wednesday, outlasting Middle Georgia 74-70 in the PBC quarterfinals at Christenberry Fieldhouse.

Aiken Trials features horses, tailgates and family fun on March 14

By Staff Report · 05 Mar 2026 · 0

The 83rd running of the historic Aiken Trials horse races is set for Saturday, March 14, at the Aiken Training Track.