Med student wants to make an impact

By Special To Augusta Good News · 06 May 2026 · 0 Comments

For Puja Punukollu, the path to becoming a physician has never been just about medicine; it has always been about impact. Augusta University holds its graduation ceremonies this week.

Cabral spins gem as Pavos Salvajes take comeback win May 5

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

Aiven Cabral worked five one-run innings in relief, and the offense scored six in its final four chances to erase an early deficit and take the series opener from Charleston 6-3.

Piedmont Heart Augusta performs region’s first transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement

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

Piedmont Heart Augusta has performed the region’s first transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement, expanding its structural heart program and bringing a new, FDA-approved therapy to patients in the Augusta community.

Golden Doodle gives veteran her life back

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 May 2026 · 0

An Army vet who served in Iraq credits a Golden Doodle for saving her life.

May 6 groundbreaking planned for Augusta Canal village and pedestrian bridge

By Staff Report · 05 May 2026 · 0

A May 6 groundbreaking ceremony will mark the start of construction for the Village at Riverwatch Trailhead and Pedestrian Bridge.

Student turns life around while pursuing degree at Aiken Technical College

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 May 2026 · 0

Alice Brown found a supportive community at Aiken Technical College while pursuing her degree.

Augusta falls to Pepperdine in match play of the West Coast Conference Championship

By Special To Augusta Good News · 03 May 2026 · 0

In the match play semifinals of the West Coast Conference golf championships May 3, Pepperdine knocked off Augusta 4-1 to advance as the Jaguars see their season come to an end.

Smith’s career day not enough as Jackets drop series May 3

By Special To Augusta Good News · 03 May 2026 · 0

Tanner Smith became the first GreenJacket to hit three home runs in SRP Park history, but the Augusta offense came up one run short as the GreenJackets fell 7-6 against the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers to end the series on May 3.

Lakeside senior earns Girl Scouts’ highest award

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 May 2026 · 0

Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia honored Girl Scouts for their achievements at a ceremony May 2.

Jaguars finish third in Conference Championship May 2 to advance to match play

By Special To Augusta Good News · 02 May 2026 · 0

The Augusta men’s golf team shot 2-under-par Saturday at Green Valley Country Club, and finished third in the stroke play portion of the West Coast Conference Championship.

In pictures: A ‘Funky Good Time’ honored James Brown and Sharon Jones May 2

By Mike Adams · 02 May 2026 · 0

Guests had a funky good time at a birthday bash honoring the Godfather of Soul and the Queen of Funk on May 2 at the Augusta Museum of History.

North Augusta’s newest officers sniff out crime

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 May 2026 · 1

Two new K-9 officers started with North Augusta’s Department of Public Safety in early April and were introduced formally on April 30.

Bagwell spins six scoreless as Augusta evens series May 1

By Special To Augusta Good News · 02 May 2026 · 0

Ethan Bagwell tossed his third quality start in five tries, silencing the red-hot Kannapolis offense as the GreenJacket bats did just enough for Augusta to secure a 4-3 win at home Friday night.