Pop! To the Culture: Ferris Bueller’s friend Cameron was a much more interesting character

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 09 Jun 2026 · 0 Comments

“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” was released on June 11, 1986. It will be shown at the Miller Theater June 14.

Mahjong gains popularity in Augusta area

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Jun 2026 · 0

Mahjong is a game that originated in China, is played with tiles and is sweeping across the Augusta area.

Summer youth program teaches art and life skills

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Jun 2026 · 0

The Sand Hills Community Center Summer Youth Program is in its ninth year.

Skid continues as Jackets shut out to end series June 7

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

The Augusta GreenJackets have lost five in a row.

Latte Art Throw Down brews competition

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Jun 2026 · 0

Sixteen of the area’s most artistic baristas poured their best designs as they competed for the latte art crown.

In pictures: Laney museum celebrates 35th anniversary

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Jun 2026 · 0

The Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History marked its 35th anniversary with programs on June 5-6.

Pop! To the Culture: I have the power… trip (and other musings from ‘Masters of the Universe’)

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 07 Jun 2026 · 0

Columnist Ron Baxley Jr. saw the new “Masters of the Universe” movie Friday and shares his thoughts.

Free passes quash comeback bid as Jackets drops fourth straight

By Special To Augusta Good News · 06 Jun 2026 · 0

The Augusta GreenJackets scored twice late to tie the game against the Delmarva Shorebirds, but a series of free passes were too much to overcome as the Birds stormed back and took a 7-3 win Saturday night.

In pictures: Columbia County Summer Beach Blast June 6

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Jun 2026 · 0

Summer Beach Blast was June 6 at Evans Towne Center Park.

In pictures: Saturday at the Market

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Jun 2026 · 0

The Augusta Saturday Market was busy June 6, 2026.

In pictures: Ribbon cutting and block party at new North Augusta Family YMCA June 6

By Mike Adams · 06 Jun 2026 · 0

North Augusta’s Family YMCA held its grand opening Saturday.

Jackets shut out by Shorebirds as offensive skid continues June 5

By Special To Augusta Good News · 06 Jun 2026 · 0

The Augusta GreenJackets put men in scoring position in six of nine innings, but could not bring one home as they were shut out by the Delmarva Shorebirds 6-0 on Friday night.

Gaming businesses spar to help fight hunger

By Staff Report · 05 Jun 2026 · 0

Express TCG and Cardboard Castle Games will debut the first Harvest Cup fundraiser event June 12-18.