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Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.

Holton spins gem as GreenJackets avoid sweep with July 19 win

By Special To Augusta Good News · 19 Jul 2026 · Comments Off on Holton spins gem as GreenJackets avoid sweep with July 19 win

Carter Holton turned in the best start of his professional career, spinning six scoreless innings while allowing just two hits as the Augusta GreenJackets (14-10, 49-41) ended their losing streak on July 19.

Icon painting class studies church art form

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Jul 2026 · Comments Off on Icon painting class studies church art form

An upcoming iconography class at St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church will allow participants to delve into a traditional Christian art form.

Sloppy fourth inning leads Augusta to July 18 loss in Fayetteville

By Special To Augusta Good News · 19 Jul 2026 · Comments Off on Sloppy fourth inning leads Augusta to July 18 loss in Fayetteville

Adiel Melendez and Carter Lovasz combined for four hitless innings in relief, but the Augusta GreenJackets (13-10, 48-41) came up short in a late comeback attempt as they stranded the tying run at third in the ninth to hand the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (12-10, 44-43) a 4-3 win July 18

In pictures: Lakeside student tackles Helene damage for Eagle project

By Mike Adams · 18 Jul 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: Lakeside student tackles Helene damage for Eagle project

Ben Donsbach and friends spent July 18 cleaning up the Stevens Creek Elementary School Nature Fitness Trail.

In pictures: Final teams set after Day 4 of Peach Jam

By Christopher Rickerson · 18 Jul 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: Final teams set after Day 4 of Peach Jam

Scenes from Day 4 of the EYBL Peach Jam.

Augusta held to two hits in first game after All-Star break

By Staff Report · 18 Jul 2026 · Comments Off on Augusta held to two hits in first game after All-Star break

The Augusta GreenJackets (13-9, 48-40) were held hitless with men in scoring position, unable to capitalize on chances as they dropped the first of three games to the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (11-10, 43-43) by a final of 3-2 Friday night.

Five Alarm Firehouse Fest scheduled for July 18

By Staff Report · 17 Jul 2026 · Comments Off on Five Alarm Firehouse Fest scheduled for July 18

Dave’s Hot Chicken is teaming up with the Augusta Fire Department from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday for Five Alarm Firehouse
Fest, a family-friendly community fundraiser at Dave’s new Augusta location, 1102 Trust Ave.

Augusta Canal cleanup scheduled for July 18

By Staff Report · 16 Jul 2026 · Comments Off on Augusta Canal cleanup scheduled for July 18

The Augusta Canoe & Kayak Club along with the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area plan a cleanup July 18 at the Augusta Canal Bulkhead Gates and the Lake Olmstead Trailhead parking lot..

Camp keeps kids heart strong

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Jul 2026 · Comments Off on Camp keeps kids heart strong

A former camper returned to Camp Strong Heart this summer to work as a counselor.

Column: Confessions of a former plant death doula

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Jul 2026 · Comments Off on Column: Confessions of a former plant death doula

After years of unsuccessful gardening and houseplant tending, publisher Charmain Z. Brackett may have turned a corner.

Peach Jam kicked off its 30th anniversary tournament on July 14

By Christopher Rickerson · 15 Jul 2026 · Comments Off on Peach Jam kicked off its 30th anniversary tournament on July 14

The Nike Elite Youth Basketball League returned for its 30th consecutive year for day one of the Peach Jam tournament at North Augusta Riverview Park Activities Center on Tuesday, July 14.

High school students spend summer researching cancer

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Jul 2026 · Comments Off on High school students spend summer researching cancer

Twenty-two teens spent their summer working with researchers at the Georgia Cancer Center.