Fair rides, food and games at AikenFest March 26-April 5

By Staff Report · 19 Mar 2026 · 0 Comments

AikenFest brings your favorite fair rides, food and games to the Western Carolina
State Fairgrounds from March 26 to April 5.

Column: ‘Are you Going to Narnia?’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Mar 2026 · 0

As the Augusta Ballet celebrates the 40th anniversary of going through the wardrobe to Narnia, publisher Charmain Z. Brackett reminisces on her 15 years as a dance mom and her kids’ involvement with the production.

Westobou turns green for WestoHUE fundraiser

By Special To Augusta Good News · 18 Mar 2026 · 0

Westobou’s annual fundraiser WestoHUE is a monochromatic experience and art auction featuring music, drinks and hors d’oeuvres and will be held on March 27 at the Westobou Gallery. 

‘Imagine a Dragon’ highlights young actors

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Mar 2026 · 0

“Imagine A Dragon” heads to the Kroc Center stage March 27-28

Salvation Army in final fundraising stages for new Center of Hope

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Mar 2026 · 0

The Salvation Army is in the home stretch of its fundraising campaign and is $1 million shy of its $15.7 million goal for a new Center of Hope.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade detours for construction

By Staff Report · 15 Mar 2026 · 0

The annual St. Patrick’s Day parade will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Strom Thurmond mock trial team wins third straight state title

By Special To Augusta Good News · 15 Mar 2026 · 0

Strom Thurmond High School’s mock trial team won its third straight state title Saturday, March 14, at the Richland County Judicial Center.

The search begins for Bots on Broad

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Mar 2026 · 0

Bots on Broad, a new public art initiative through the Greater Augusta Arts Council, kicks off on March 25 with a launch party at Augusta and Co. from 4 to 6 p.m.

In pictures: Cinderella Day 2026

By Mike Adams · 14 Mar 2026 · 0

Scenes from Cinderella Day 2026 on March 14 at the Augusta Dream Center.

Butler misses state title by one point in OT heartbreaker March 14

By Christopher Rickerson · 14 Mar 2026 · 0

Butler lost the state basketball championship March 14 in OT to Morgan County.

In pictures: St. Patrick’s Day 5K in Aiken March 14

By Mike Adams · 14 Mar 2026 · 0

Scenes from Aiken’s St. Patrick’s Day 5K on March 14.

Butler culinary instructor named among top 10 finalists for Georgia Teacher of the Year

By Special To Augusta Good News · 13 Mar 2026 · 0

On March 13, Richmond County School System Chef Kanesha Roberts was named a Top 10 Finalists for the 2027 Georgia Teacher of the Year during a surprise presentation by State Superintendent Richard Woods.

New Augusta Music and Songwriter Festival scheduled for May 15-16

By Staff Report · 12 Mar 2026 · 0

The Augusta Music and Songwriter Festival brings the heart, soul, and sound of authentic music to downtown Augusta for two unforgettable days of creativity, connection and culture May 15-16 at the Downtown Depot Lot, next to the Fifth Street Bridge by the Savannah River.