Christopher Rickerson

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

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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 · 0

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 · 0

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 · 0

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 · 0

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 · 0

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 · 0

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 · 0

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 · 0

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 · 0

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.

Lakeside student named Region 7 Star

By Staff Report · 02 Mar 2025 · 0

Jerry Fan of Lakeside High School is the 2025 PAGE STAR Student Region Winner for Region 7.

Inspiring: Women of Augusta, March, April, May 2025

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Mar 2025 · 0

Inspiring: Women of Augusta spring issue hits the streets in early March.