Capitol Beat News Service
Christopher Rickerson is a graduate of Augusta University and a correspondent for Augusta Good News.
An Evening of Southern Storytelling: Rick Bragg in conversation with Brian Panowich
Join the Augusta University Writing Project for an evening of stories, laughter and Southern charm with Rick Bragg, Pulitzer Prize winning author, at 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 22 at Maxwell Theatre, 2500 Walton Way.
Black Cat Picture Show is back for 11th year Aug. 21-24
The Black Cat Picture Show is back for its 11th film festival from Aug.21-24 at Le Chat Noir.
Savannah River National Lab awards $125,000 in STEM grants to 29 local teachers
The Savannah River National Laboratory honored 29 Georgia and South Carolina educators at an Aug. 14 reception for the 2025 K-12 Catalyst Grants for STEM Education.
Augusta hockey team to debut in 2027-2028 ECHL season
After 12 years, hockey is coming back to Augusta.
News You Can Use: Augusta Canal to be drained for repairs to sewage line
Essential repairs to a sewage line near the Kroc Center will result in the temporary drainage and closure of the Augusta Canal’s waterway from the Lake Olmstead Bulkhead to 13th Street.
GreenJackets pick up first sweep in three years at Kannapolis
The Augusta GreenJackets swept the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers this week, winning 5-4 on Sunday.
‘Phantom of the Opera’ to haunt Sacred Heart Sept. 25
A special screening of “The Phantom of the Opera” will be Sept. 25 at Sacred Heart Cultural Center, with Marietta-based organist Ron Carter returning for his 22nd year.
Celebrate ‘Thrift Store Week’ and help a good cause
Aug. 17 is National Thrift Store Day and Aug. 17-24 is National Thrift Store Week.
GreenJacket bats wake up in seventh to bring victory over Cannon Ballers Aug.16
The Augusta GreenJackets took a 3-2 victory in Kannapolis Saturday night.
Grovetown’s run game storms past Lakeside before rain ends season opener
Behind a monster night from Derrick Lane, Grovetown lashed Lakeside 42-17 in the season opener for both teams at Panther Stadium on Friday, Aug. 15.
Harlem wins in weather-shortened match
The Harlem High Bulldogs shutout the Greenbrier Wolfpack 26-0 after one half of football on Friday, Aug. 15.