Aiken Fall Steeplechase scheduled for Oct. 31

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

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.

More than 50 employers scheduled for Oct. 21 Aiken Tech job fair

By Staff Report · 16 Oct 2026 · 0

Aiken Technical College’s fall job fair is Oct. 21.

Freedom Park teacher named Richmond County Teacher of the Year

By Staff Report · 16 Oct 2026 · 0

A Freedom Park K-8 School teacher was named Richmond County’s teacher of the year Oct. 15.

Fairs open gates in Augusta and Aiken Oct. 16

By Mike Adams and Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Oct 2026 · 0

The Georgia Carolina State Fair and the Western Carolina State Fair run Oct. 16-25.

Goodwill fall job fair set for Oct. 20

By Staff Report · 15 Oct 2026 · 0

Goodwill’s fall job fair is planned for Oct. 20 at the Snelling Conference Center.

Children’s hospital holds formal renaming event Oct. 14

By Staff Report · 15 Oct 2026 · 0

A renaming ceremony for the children’s hospital was held on Wednesday.