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

Offense in full bloom as Azaleas beat Myrtle Beach 9-1

By Special To Augusta Good News · 19 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Offense in full bloom as Azaleas beat Myrtle Beach 9-1

The Augusta Azaleas received a fitting sendoff in their debut weekend, as the home team clubbed a pair of huge home runs that highlighted a 9-1 victory over Myrtle Beach at SRP Park.

In pictures: Jag Jam 2025

By Mike Adams · 19 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Jag Jam 2025

Scenes from Saturday’s Jag Jam.

‘The Great Gatsby’ mixes Broadway and ballet

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on ‘The Great Gatsby’ mixes Broadway and ballet

The World Ballet Company brings “The Great Gatsby” to the Miller Theater on April 26.

Augusta Azaleas wither in April 18 debut

By Special To Augusta Good News · 18 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta Azaleas wither in April 18 debut

Augusta fell to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans 2-0 in two hours and four minutes, the team’s fastest game of the year

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Job fairs scheduled for April 21-22

By Staff Report · 18 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Job fairs scheduled for April 21-22

Augusta Technical College and the Columbia County School District have job fairs coming up next week.

Sacred Heart Garden Festival returns April 25-26

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Sacred Heart Garden Festival returns April 25-26

The Sacred Heart Garden Festival is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 25-26.

North Augustans celebrate Third Thursday on April 17

By Mike Adams and Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on North Augustans celebrate Third Thursday on April 17

North Augustans celebrated Third Thursday on April 17.

Five area schools receive Military Flagship School Awards

By Staff Report · 17 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Five area schools receive Military Flagship School Awards

Five Richmond and Columbia County schools were among 25 in the state named as Georgia Department of Education 2024-2025 Military Flagship School Award winners.

Area musicians set for Jag Jam Saturday

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Area musicians set for Jag Jam Saturday

The Jag Jam will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at Augusta University.

GreenJackets drub Pelicans in 11-4 victory April 16

By Staff Report · 17 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on GreenJackets drub Pelicans in 11-4 victory April 16

Augusta’s offense scored in six of its final seven offensive innings, proving too much for the Pelicans to handle in an 11-4 win on Wednesday.

AU’s Pinillos heads to NCAA golf regionals after tournament win

By Staff Report · 17 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on AU’s Pinillos heads to NCAA golf regionals after tournament win

Augusta University sophomore Zoe Pinillos heads to the NCAA golf regionals after winning the Southland Conference Golf Championship April 16 in San Marcos, Texas.

Off-Broad Street Play Festival returns with eight new works

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Off-Broad Street Play Festival returns with eight new works

The Second Annual Off-Broad Street Play Festival will be April 18-19 and April 24-26 at Le Chat Noir.