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Fourth annual Run the Runway to benefit BreatheStrong CF

By Staff Report · 07 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Fourth annual Run the Runway to benefit BreatheStrong CF

The fourth annual Run the Runway event is March 15 at Augusta Regional Airport.

Butler wins first state title in almost 60 years

By Christopher Rickerson · 06 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Butler wins first state title in almost 60 years

The Bulldogs defeated Union County 57-49 to win the Georgia High School Basketball 2A State Championship on Thursday, March 6 at the Macon Coliseum.

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Ten Richmond County high schools have been recognized as 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools

By Staff Report · 06 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Ten Richmond County high schools have been recognized as 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools

Ten Richmond County high schools have been recognized as 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools by the Georgia Department of Education. 

Last call for Girl Scout cookies is March 9; Girl Scout S’mores to be retired

By Staff Report · 06 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Last call for Girl Scout cookies is March 9; Girl Scout S’mores to be retired

Girl Scout cookie sales end March 9.

Mabray named Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year

By Special To Augusta Good News · 06 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Mabray named Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year

Stacey Mabray from Augusta Technical College as the 2025 Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year

Pop! To the Culture: My tale is as old as time

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 06 Mar 2025 · 6

In his column, Ron Baxley Jr. reminisces about growing up in Barnwell and the impact of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” The film will be shown as part of the Movies at the Miller on March 16.

In pictures: Augusta University falls in Peach Belt quarterfinals March 5

By Mike Adams · 05 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Augusta University falls in Peach Belt quarterfinals March 5

Augusta University fell to North Georgia 77-68 in the Peach Belt quarterfinals.

In pictures: Lander women defeat AU in Peach Belt quarterfinals

By Mike Adams · 05 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Lander women defeat AU in Peach Belt quarterfinals

Lander defeated Augusta 63-61 in OT in the Peach Belt Conference quarterfinals.

Motors for Military to benefit Augusta University students

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Motors for Military to benefit Augusta University students

Motors for Military will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 8, on the AU Summerville campus.

March 7 watch party planned for Augustan in ‘Beyond the Gates’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on March 7 watch party planned for Augustan in ‘Beyond the Gates’

If you haven’t seen “Beyond the Gates” yet, or you already hate Hayley, join others for a watch party March 7 at the Henry Brigham Community Center. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. for the 1 p.m. viewing.

Film shot in Thomson stars Bluegrass legend, written by Aiken native

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Film shot in Thomson stars Bluegrass legend, written by Aiken native

Dan Tyminski, the winner of 14 Grammy Awards and a four-time Male Vocalist of the Year honoree by the International Bluegrass Music Association, stars in a film written by Aiken native Justin Wheelon and shot in Thomson.

Student art featured at libraries in Columbia County in March

By Staff Report · 03 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Student art featured at libraries in Columbia County in March

Student artwork from grades K-12, will be on display at the Columbia County, Grovetown and Harlem branch libraries throughout the month of March as part of the annual Columbia County School District Student Art Show.