Olsavsky’s homer hands Jackets series win

By Special To Augusta Good News · 17 May 2026 · 0 Comments

Joe Olsavsky broke a late tie with his first home run of the year, igniting a three-run seventh that propelled the GreenJackets to a 7-4 win over the Myrtle Beach Pelicans on May 17.

In pictures: NOT’Lanta Open 2026

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 May 2026 · 0

The annual NOT’Lanta Open was May 15-17, 2026 at Augusta’s Montclair pickleball courts.

Blue Star Marker unveiled at Pendleton King Park on May 16

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 May 2026 · 0

On May 16, to mark Armed Forces Day, members of Pine Needle Garden Club, Garden Clubs of Georgia and the Pendleton King Park Foundation gathered to unveil and dedicate a Blue Star Marker.

Royse dominates in lopsided Augusta win May 16

By Special To Augusta Good News · 17 May 2026 · 0

The Augusta GreenJackets smashed the Myrtle Beach Pelicans May 16.

In pictures: Aiken County Dog Club Second AKC Sanctioned A Match on May 16

By Mike Adams · 16 May 2026 · 1

Dogs competed in the Aiken County Dog Club’s Second AKC Sanctioned A Match on May 16.

Warren Road celebrates former students with May 15 program

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 May 2026 · 0

On May 15, Warren Road Elementary School celebrated its former students who are graduating high school.

Ten seniors receive GAMES scholarhips

By Staff Report · 15 May 2026 · 0

The Augusta Sports Council surprised 10 high school seniors from May 11-15 with GAMES scholarships.

Nightmarish seventh inning undoes Bagwell’s brilliant start May 15

By Special To Augusta Good News · 15 May 2026 · 0

Ethan Bagwell worked six scoreless frames with a career-high eight strikeouts, but the Myrtle Beach Pelicans scored seven runs against Kade Woods in the seventh inning to unseat Bagwell’s efforts and take a 7-6 win on May 15.

Harlem Dunkin’ celebrates May 15 grand opening with $20,000 grant presentation

By Staff Report · 15 May 2026 · 0

Dunkin’ celebrated the grand opening of its newest Next Generation restaurant in Harlem on May 15 and presented a $20,000 check to  Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia to support its facility dog Popcorn.

Beloved beagle at the heart of USC Aiken student’s business

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 May 2026 · 0

 A beagle who lived her best life is the mascot for an outdoor brand that has made its way to the stage of the Grand Ole Opry.

Augusta offense neutralized by Pelicans in Myrtle Beach

By Special To Augusta Good News · 15 May 2026 · 0

The Augusta GreenJackets mustered just four hits and one run across nine tough innings, unable to overcome an early disadvantage as the Pelicans picked up their first win of the week with a 6-1 victory.

Strom Thurmond places in top 15 at national mock trial competition

By Special To Augusta Good News · 14 May 2026 · 0

Strom Thurmond High School finished 14th at the High School Mock Trial (HSMT) National Championships.

Wellstar Columbia County Medical Center on track to open in late summer 2026

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 May 2026 · 0

The Wellstar Columbia County Medical Center in Grovetown is close to being completed.