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

Jackets shut out by Shorebirds as offensive skid continues June 5

By Special To Augusta Good News · 06 Jun 2026 · Comments Off on Jackets shut out by Shorebirds as offensive skid continues June 5

The Augusta GreenJackets put men in scoring position in six of nine innings, but could not bring one home as they were shut out by the Delmarva Shorebirds 6-0 on Friday night.

Gaming businesses spar to help fight hunger

By Staff Report · 05 Jun 2026 · Comments Off on Gaming businesses spar to help fight hunger

Express TCG and Cardboard Castle Games will debut the first Harvest Cup fundraiser event June 12-18.

Bank of America to provide free World Cup tickets to veterans and first responders

By Special To Augusta Good News · 05 Jun 2026 · Comments Off on Bank of America to provide free World Cup tickets to veterans and first responders

Bank of America, the official bank of FIFA World Cup 2026™, Vet Tix and FIFA will partner to provide $2.25 million in free World Cup 2026 tickets to military veterans, current military and first responders, and their families, who live in or near FIFA World Cup host cities.

Missed opportunities define GreenJackets’ loss to Shorebirds June 4

By Special To Augusta Good News · 05 Jun 2026 · Comments Off on Missed opportunities define GreenJackets’ loss to Shorebirds June 4

The GreenJackets drew six walks and two hit by pitches, but were befallen by double plays and caught stealings in a frustrating 4-2 loss to the Delmarva Shorebirds June 4

In pictures: Rotarians volunteer at Camp Tanglewood

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Jun 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: Rotarians volunteer at Camp Tanglewood

Rotarians from across Georgia visited Girl Scout Camp Tanglewood presenting a $50,000 check, then rolling up their sleeves to help on a construction, landscaping and beautification projects at the camp which was damaged during Hurricane Helen in September 2024

Richmond County summer reading kickoff event set for Saturday

By Staff Report · 04 Jun 2026 · Comments Off on Richmond County summer reading kickoff event set for Saturday

The Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System (ARCPLS) will host a community celebration June 6 to kick off the 2026 Summer Reading Program­ with a theme of Unearth a Story.

Golden Harvest Food Bank distributes $250,000 in grants to hunger relief partners on June 2

By Staff Report · 03 Jun 2026 · Comments Off on Golden Harvest Food Bank distributes $250,000 in grants to hunger relief partners on June 2

 The Golden Harvest Food Bank awarded $250,000 in grant funding to 23 hunger relief partners across Georgia and South Carolina during its 2026 Network Investment Program Awards Ceremony Tuesday at the organization’s Augusta Campus

Pop! To the Culture: I Left My Tin Woodman Heart in Chittenango

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 03 Jun 2026 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: I Left My Tin Woodman Heart in Chittenango

Ron Baxley Jr. left his Tin Woodman Heart in Chittenango, New York, the home of the annual Oz-Stravaganza Festival.

Augusta outlasts Delmarva in low-scoring affair June 2

By Special To Augusta Good News · 03 Jun 2026 · Comments Off on Augusta outlasts Delmarva in low-scoring affair June 2

The Augusta GreenJackets posted two runs in the bottom of the first, and trusted the pitching staff to carry the rest of the way as they held off a series of late chances to knock off the Delmarva Shorebirds in the series opener 2-1.

Musician keeps in rhythm at hospital’s heart center

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Jun 2026 · Comments Off on Musician keeps in rhythm at hospital’s heart center

Ralph Beardsworth shares gift of music at Piedmont Vascular, Heart and Endovascular Center.

GreenJackets introduce Augusta Soul Weekend

By Special To Augusta Good News · 02 Jun 2026 · Comments Off on GreenJackets introduce Augusta Soul Weekend

The Augusta GreenJackets, in partnership with Destination Augusta, are proud to announce the launch of Augusta Soul, a new alternate identity celebrating the rhythm, history, and cultural heartbeat of the Augusta area. The Augusta Soul will take the field June 19 and 20 at SRP Park against the Hill City Howlers. 

Featured photo June 1, 2026

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Jun 2026 · Comments Off on Featured photo June 1, 2026

Trumpet flowers on the sidewalk after the rain.