Latte Art Throw Down brews competition

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Jun 2026 · 0 Comments

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.

Bank of America to provide free World Cup tickets to veterans and first responders

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

Bank of America, the official bank of FIFA World Cup 2026™, Vet Tix and FIFA will partner to provide $2.25 million in free World Cup 2026 tickets to military veterans, current military and first responders, and their families, who live in or near FIFA World Cup host cities.

Missed opportunities define GreenJackets’ loss to Shorebirds June 4

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

The GreenJackets drew six walks and two hit by pitches, but were befallen by double plays and caught stealings in a frustrating 4-2 loss to the Delmarva Shorebirds June 4

In pictures: Rotarians volunteer at Camp Tanglewood

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Jun 2026 · 0

Rotarians from across Georgia visited Girl Scout Camp Tanglewood presenting a $50,000 check, then rolling up their sleeves to help on a construction, landscaping and beautification projects at the camp which was damaged during Hurricane Helen in September 2024

Richmond County summer reading kickoff event set for Saturday

By Staff Report · 04 Jun 2026 · 0

The Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System (ARCPLS) will host a community celebration June 6 to kick off the 2026 Summer Reading Program­ with a theme of Unearth a Story.