McMurray powers Augusta offense in breakout win on Aug. 27

By Special To Augusta Good News · 27 Aug 2026 · 0 Comments

Cooper McMurray brought home the first two and last two runs of the game, bookending a strong day for the Augusta GreenJackets (31-25, 66-56) with four RBIs as the Jackets knocked off the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (19-37, 46-74) 8-4 Aug. 27.

McDuffie County names Teacher of the Year

By Staff Report · 27 Aug 2026 · 1

Telitita Burley, an eighth grade English/language arts teacher at Thomson-McDuffie Middle School received the
golden apple trophy as the McDuffie County School District’s top teacher Aug. 27 at a ceremony at Thomson High School.

’13 Jr.’ welcomes one actor to her new community

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Aug 2026 · 0

The Augusta JR Players will present “13 Jr.” Sept. 11-12 at the Kroc Center.

Board of Regents honors MCG alum and Children’s Hospital visionary Dr. Charlie Howell

By Special To Augusta Good News · 26 Aug 2026 · 0

The University System of Georgia Foundation recognized Dr. Charles “Charlie” Howell Jr. with the prestigious Regents’ Hall of Fame Alumni and Distinguished Friends Award at the annual Board of Regents’ Scholarship and Awards Gala on Aug. 22.

Turn Back the Block plans 10th new home

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Aug 2026 · 0

A lot at 2104 Mill View St. is the spot for the next Turn Back the Block home.

Jackets falter with runners in scoring position on Aug. 25

By Special To Augusta Good News · 25 Aug 2026 · 0

In the start of the final homestand of the year, the Augusta GreenJackets (29-25, 64-56) left ten men on base, including seven in the final four frames, to fall to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (19-35, 46-72) 5-4 Tuesday night.

Column: Finishing a collection of historic Augusta ornaments

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Aug 2026 · 0

Easterseals is closing and is selling all of Christmas ornaments depicting historic Augusta buildings for $3 each.

Adams takes medalist honors as AU women’s golf is Tiger Classic co-champ

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

The Augusta women’s golf team started the season in style and were co-champions of the Tiger Classic in Clemson, SC. The Jaguars shared the title with the host Tigers at 3-over-par. Senior Sara Adams was medalist for the event as she posted rounds of even-par and 5-under-par to take the title by a single shot. 

Spherion Augusta to host Aug. 26 hiring event 

By Staff Report · 24 Aug 2026 · 0

Spherion Staffing & Recruiting (Spherion) in Augusta is hosting a hiring event Aug. 26.

Augusta Choral Society 2026-2027 season opens Oct. 17

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

The Augusta Choral Society recently announced the schedule for the 2026-2027 season.

Pitching shines as GreenJackets steal series finale from Fireflies Aug. 23

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

In the 23rd and final meeting of the year between the Augusta GreenJackets (29-24, 64-55) and the Columbia Fireflies (25-28, 59-60), Brody Fowler tossed his best start as a pro, holding Columbia to just one run in six innings as the Jackets stole the series with a 3-1 win Sunday.

Filmed in Augusta and starring Eric Roberts, ‘Holy Father’ wins big at film festivals

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Aug 2026 · 0

Filmed in the Augusta area, “Holy Father” has won two “best thriller” awards in recent film festivals.

Etherredge Center prepares for ‘Fabulous’ kickoff to 40th Anniversary Season

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

The University of South Carolina Aiken’s Etherredge Center will launch the 40th Anniversary season of its Cultural Series with an unforgettable evening of music featuring The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12.