Bereavement cart honors legacy of beloved PICU nurse

By Special To Augusta Good News · 21 Oct 2026 · 0 Comments

A bereavement cart at Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia will honor the memory of Nicoletta Blocki, a PICU nurse who died unexpectedly Memorial Day weekend.

Augusta women’s golf team finishes second at UNCG Collegiate on Oct. 20

By Special To Augusta Good News · 21 Oct 2026 · 0

The Augusta women’s golf team capped off two solid days of play with a second place finish at the UNCG Collegiate.

‘A Lesson in Humility’ highlighted at AU Byrd Gallery

By Special To Augusta Good News · 20 Oct 2026 · 0

The Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art at Augusta University presents A Lesson in Humility, an exhibition of collaborative works by artists Katie Hargrave and Meredith Laura Lynn.

‘Strong Willed Survivor’ took steps to catch breast cancer early

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Oct 2026 · 0

A family history of breast cancer prompted Jackinah Denise, who calls herself “The Strong Willed Survivor,” to get her first mammogram when she was only 19.

AU men’s golf moves to second place at the Williams Cup Oct. 19

By Special To Augusta Good News · 19 Oct 2026 · 0

The Augusta men’s golf team turned in the second best round of the day and moved up four spots on the leaderboard and currently sit in second place at the Williams Cup in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Aiken Fall Steeplechase scheduled for Oct. 31

By Special To Augusta Good News · 19 Oct 2026 · 0

Future champions will be racing Saturday, Oct. 31 at Aiken’s annual Fall Steeplechase with more than 10,000 people expected to attend.

Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Augusta VA complete first joint surgical case under new partnership

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

Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center and the Charlie Norwood Augusta VA Medical Center completed their first pilot surgical case, marking a historic collaboration designed to preserve and expand access to surgical care for veterans.

Tickets on sale for Augusta Symphony Gala

By Staff Report · 18 Oct 2026 · 0

Tony and Grammy Award-nominated actress and singer Megan Hilty will be the guest artist for the Augusta Symphony’s ninth annual gala on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027, at the historic Miller Theater.

In pictures: Laney wins homecoming game over Josey Oct. 17

By Steve Schwartz · 17 Oct 2026 · 0

Laney High School’s Wildcats won big at homecoming 51-2 over rival T.W. Josey High School on Oct. 17.

‘Swan Lake’ with a twist will be at the Miller Oct. 23

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Oct 2026 · 0

The Grand Kyiv Ballet will bring a classic ballet with a modern twist to the Miller Theatre on Oct. 23.

In pictures: North Augusta nips South Aiken on Oct. 16

By Mike Adams · 17 Oct 2026 · 0

North Augusta knocks off region foe South Aiken 10-7 on Friday Oct. 16.

Grovetown holds off winless Lakeside on Oct. 16

By William Reyes · 16 Oct 2026 · 0

Grovetown High School built a two-touchdown lead in the first half and then held on to defeat winless Lakeside 21-13 on Friday night, Oct. 16, on the Warriors’ home field.

Byrd’s four touchdowns lead Rebels to 34-24 region win over Westside 

By Christopher Rickerson · 16 Oct 2026 · 0

Senior running back Reante Byrd jumped in the endzone four times to lead Hephzibah over Westside 34-24 in a AAA Regional matchup on Friday, Oct. 16.