Chris Rickerson highlights some of the games to watch this high school football season.
Richmond County students show Georgia Milestones progress
Richmond County School System students demonstrated continued academic growth on the 2025-2026 Georgia Milestones assessments, with gains across multiple mathematics, science and social studies assessments.
GreenJackets strand 11 in Aug. 7 loss to Crawdads
The Augusta GreenJackets fell to the Hickory Crawdads Friday.
Gibbes Museum extends deadline for 2026 Society 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art
The Gibbes Museum of Art has announced the extension of the submission deadline for the Society 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art ‒ the new deadline is Sept. 14 for the $10,000 artist prize competition.
First responders honored for lifesaving actions at Peach Jam
Piedmont Augusta honored a group of first responders for their lifesaving actions at Peach Jam last month.
Pigskin preview 2026: Butler eyes third consecutive playoff appearance
The Butler Bulldogs need to step up their game if they want to return to the playoffs. Rule changes will make it more difficult to earn a playoff spot.
GreenJackets win in Aug. 6 nailbiter
Davis Polo fired his third consecutive quality start, and Daniel Brooks retired all nine hitters he faced as the Augusta GreenJackets took a 3-2 victory over Hickory Thursday.
Jenkins Family Nature Preserve to host back-to-school event Aug. 15
A back-to-school bash is scheduled at Jenkins Family Nature Preserve in Lincoln County Aug. 15.
Pigskin preview 2026: Glenn Hills Spartans hope their hard work pays off
After a winless season in 2025, the Glenn Hills Spartans look to turn things around this fall.
Musician celebrates new single with Augusta show
Cody Bolden and the Roadhands will celebrate the release of his new single “Keep You Wishing” Friday, Aug. 7 in Augusta.
Pigskin preview 2026: Laney rebuilding after graduating 16 seniors
Laney Coach Ronnie Baker talks about the Wildcats’ upcoming season.
Augusta ties game late but can’t hold lead in Aug. 4 loss to Hickory
The Augusta GreenJackets fell in extra innings Aug. 4.
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