Columbia County Arts at the Plaza set for April 25

By Staff Report · 24 Apr 2026 · 0 Comments

The third annual Arts at the Plaza will be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Columbia County
Performing Arts Center in Evans.

Fifteen Richmond County schools earn top state recognition for climate, student support

By Staff Report · 24 Apr 2026 · 0

Fifteen schools in the Richmond County School System were named Distinguished PBIS Schools by the Georgia Department of Education.

GreenJackets hitless with men in scoring position on April 23

By Special To Augusta Good News · 24 Apr 2026 · 0

The GreenJackets created chance after chance Thursday night in Columbia, but went 0-11 with men in scoring position and stranded 12 runners as they lost 8-1 to the Fireflies

Family Earth and Sky Night will be April 25

By Staff Report · 23 Apr 2026 · 0

The Ruth Patrick Science Education Center (RPSEC) at University of South Carolina Aiken will host the Family Earth & Sky Night from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25.

Augusta Earth Day event set for April 25

By Special To Augusta Good News · 23 Apr 2026 · 0

Celebrate Earth Day Augusta 2026 on Saturday, April 25.

Augusta bullpen gives up three in seventh as Jackets’ win streak ends at three April 22

By Special To Augusta Good News · 23 Apr 2026 · 0

The GreenJackets scored in back-to-back innings to start the night, but were held scoreless after the second as the Fireflies posted five unanswered to win 6-2 and even the series at one win apiece Wednesday night.

Don’t let Canada geese ruffle your feathers

By Special To Augusta Good News · 22 Apr 2026 · 0

The nesting season for Canada geese is just getting underway. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources offers tips on handling the geese.

Grant will support completion of Augusta Tech’s Jim Hudson Automotive Institute

By Staff Report · 21 Apr 2026 · 0

Augusta Technical College has been awarded a $6,808,307 grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce to support completion of the Jim Hudson Automotive Institute.

Sacred Heart Garden Festival returns April 24-25

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Apr 2026 · 0

After two years of an abbreviated format, the Sacred Heart Garden Festival returns in full force April 24-25.

April 25 events highlight Indie Bookstore Day and International Yarn Day

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Apr 2026 · 0

April 25 is Independent Bookstore Day as well as International Local Yarn Store Day, and Augusta’s downtown bookstore and yarn store have a full day of activities and sales planned.

Puppet program expands with help of grant

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Apr 2026 · 0

Puppetry programs abound at Flowing Wells Theatre thanks to recent grant.

Poetry month to be highlighted at Laney Museum April 24

By Staff Report · 19 Apr 2026 · 0

Tarika Holland brings a night of poetry to the lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History April 24.

Azaleas bloom in 14-2 shellacking of Woodpeckers April 18

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

The Augusta Azaleas produced an offensive explosion, setting season highs in hits and runs in a 14-2 shellacking of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers in front of a packed house at SRP Park April 18.