For the second straight year, the Augusta Good News staff won second place in General Excellence in the Georgia Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest at the organization’s annual conference June 12.
The newspaper won 18 total awards.
Fort Gordon celebrates Army’s 251st Birthday
Fort Gordon soldiers ran pre-dawn to mark the Army’s 251st birthday June 12. The U.S. Army turns 251 on Sunday, June 14.
In pictures: Augusta Locally Grown’s Fourth Annual Tomato Sandwich competition June 11
Scenes from the Fourth Annual Tomato Sandwich Competition on June 11.
Teens paint mural with nods to iconic Augusta symbols
Mural camp allows teens to use their creativity.
Frustrating seventh leads to GreenJackets’ loss on June 10
The GreenJackets fell 5-2 in Myrtle Beach Wednesday.
In pictures: Augusta University volleyball camp June 10
Scenes from Augusta University’s volleyball camp June 8-10, 2026.
Ninth inning rally helps Jackets break losing streak June 9
The GreenJackets broke their losing streak June 9.
Fort Gordon program honors Army history
On June 9, Fort Gordon celebrated the Army’s history through a local lens with an Army heritage program at the Cyber Conference and Catering Center.
New Center of Hope homeless shelter closer to construction
The Salvation Army of Augusta has received official notice that a contract has been fully executed and $4.82 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), administered by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, has been released for construction of its new Center of Hope shelter.
Pop! To the Culture: Ferris Bueller’s friend Cameron was a much more interesting character
“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
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
The Sand Hills Community Center Summer Youth Program is in its ninth year.
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