Christopher Rickerson

Christopher Rickerson is a graduate of Augusta University and a correspondent for Augusta Good News.

Comedian’s ‘Growth Spurt’ Tour stops in Columbia County July 10

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Jun 2025 · 0

Brad Williams will bring his Growth Spurt Tour to the Columbia County Performing Arts Center on July 10.

Lack of big hits hands Hillcats victory over GreenJackets June 22

By Special To Augusta Good News · 22 Jun 2025 · 0

For just the third time this year, the GreenJackets lost a game in which they outhit their opponent, unable to turn their eight hits to more than one run in a 2-1 loss to the Hillcat

Blanchard Woods BMX riding high after storm recovery

By Christopher Rickerson · 22 Jun 2025 · 0

Summer Series BMX races are every Saturday at Blanchard Woods Park. The park will host a BMX Southeast Gold Cup Qualifier on Saturday, July 12.

In pictures: Evans’ native rocks Summer Reckoning event

By Mike Adams · 22 Jun 2025 · 0

Evans’ native Sean Legacy was a crowd pleaser Saturday at the Viral Pro Wrestling Summer Reckoning..

Nursing sorority celebrates chartering anniversary

By Staff Report · 22 Jun 2025 · 0

Phi Chi Chapter, Incorporated of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated® celebrated its 48th Chartering Anniversary on May 31, 2025, at the Kroc Center with 29 sorors including five original members in attendance.

In pictures: JoeFest 2025

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 21 Jun 2025 · 1

Scenes from Saturday at JoeFest.

Mother-daughter duo bring gospel to stage in Martinez

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Jun 2025 · 1

Corinna Rezzelle-Pennypacker recently returned to the Augusta area to work with the theater company started by her mother.

Augusta Good News receives multiple first place awards at 2025 Georgia Press Association conference

By Staff Report · 21 Jun 2025 · 6

Augusta Good News won 18 awards including second place for General Excellence in Division F at the Georgia Press Association’s 138th annual convention at the Jekyll Island Club June 20, 2025.

Columbia County Music Series at the Park tickets on sale

By Staff Report · 20 Jun 2025 · 0

Tickets for the 2025 Columbia County Music Series at the Park went on sale June 20.

In pictures: Augustans celebrate Juneteenth 2025

By Rebecca Congleton · 19 Jun 2025 · 0

Scenes from Augusta’s Juneteenth celebration June 19, 2025 at the Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrounds.

Georgia DOT completes Hurricane Helene recovery

By Capitol Beat News Service · 19 Jun 2025 · 0

The DOT used 2,134 employees in the response to the storm – more than half of the agency’s staff – to haul nearly 4.8 million cubic yards of debris from 35 sites

Government Publishing Office names AU Libraries preservation steward

By Special To Augusta Good News · 18 Jun 2025 · 0

Thanks to a recent agreement between the U.S. Government Publishing Office and Augusta University Libraries, the college’s collection of historic documents will continue to grow.