Methodists continue to assist homeowners affected by Helene

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Jul 2026 · 0 Comments

In the almost two years since Hurricane Helene, United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) has overseen about 200 home repairs in the Augusta area due to the storm.

Augusta scores early and often in double digit win July 26

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

The Augusta GreenJackets (17-13, 52-44) scored six runs in the top of the first inning and never let up, continuously adding to the total in a heavily lopsided 13-3 win over the Salem RidgeYaks (16-14, 44-54) Sunday night.

Golf cart parade planned for North Augusta’s August Third Thursday event

By Staff Report · 26 Jul 2026 · 0

It’s almost football season and North Augusta Forward and the Downtown Merchants Alliance are setting the stage with the inaugural Downtown Tailgate Golf Cart parade.

New public art comes to Pendleton King Park

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Jul 2026 · 0

On Saturday, July 25, the Greater Augusta Arts Council celebrated Aisling Millar McDonald’s “Morning Interlude” sculpture as well as Wesley L Stewart and Colleen Beyer-Stewart’s set of three “Hydrangeas” with a ribbon cutting at Pendleton King Park.

Augusta sets franchise home run record in extra inning win July 25

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

The Augusta GreenJackets set a franchise homer record in Saturday’s win.

Community Chords Showcase highlights adults with disabilities

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Jul 2026 · 0

Participants in the Augusta Symphony’s music therapy program took the stage July 24 in the Community Chords Showcase at the Miller Theater.

In pictures: Back-to-School celebration at the Hub

By Mike Adams · 25 Jul 2026 · 0

Scenes from the July 25 Back to School bash at the Hub for Community Innovation.

Construction projects change face of Aiken Technical College

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Jul 2026 · 0

Construction on two large projects on the Aiken Technical College campus should be nearing completion in the next few months.          

Bullpen falters as GreenJacket rally falls short on July 23

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

The Augusta GreenJackets (50-43, 15-12) put the tying and winning runs on with two outs in the ninth inning, but closer Wuilliams Rodriguez struck out Luis Guanipa swinging to quash the comeback and hand the Salem RidgeYaks (15-12, 40-52) an 8-5 win on Thursday evening at Carilion Clinic Field.

‘Telly Award’ winner comes full circle

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Jul 2026 · 0

After taking a break from writing and filming, Karlton Clay is back with a new serialized drama.

See ‘The Observance’ on streaming beginning in August

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Jul 2026 · 0

A horror film shot in Augusta heads to several streaming platforms in August.

Back-to-school giveaways scheduled for July 24-26

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Jul 2026 · 0

Three back-to-school giveaways are scheduled from July 24-26.

Polo’s longest career outing leads Augusta past Salem July 21

By Special To Augusta Good News · 21 Jul 2026 · 0

Davis Polo kicked off the second leg of the road trip with the longest outing of his pro career, tossing 6.1 innings with one earned run allowed as the Augusta GreenJackets (15-10, 50-41) knocked off the Salem RidgeYaks (13-12, 38-52) 7-4 in seven innings Tuesday night.