Christopher Rickerson
Christopher Rickerson is a graduate of Augusta University and a correspondent for Augusta Good News.
Junior collegiate women’s national soccer championship to be played in Evans
Columbia County will once again welcome the national top junior college women’s soccer programs when the 2026 NJCAA Division I Women’s Soccer National Championship returns to Blanchard Woods Park Nov. 15-21.
Augusta Fire Department receives $305,000 grant for firefighter health and early cancer detection
The Augusta Fire Department has been awarded $305,405.45 through the FY 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program, administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Bereavement cart honors legacy of beloved PICU nurse
A bereavement cart at Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia will honor the memory of Nicoletta Blocki, a PICU nurse who died unexpectedly Memorial Day weekend.
Augusta women’s golf team finishes second at UNCG Collegiate on Oct. 20
The Augusta women’s golf team capped off two solid days of play with a second place finish at the UNCG Collegiate.
‘A Lesson in Humility’ highlighted at AU Byrd Gallery
The Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art at Augusta University presents A Lesson in Humility, an exhibition of collaborative works by artists Katie Hargrave and Meredith Laura Lynn.
‘Strong Willed Survivor’ took steps to catch breast cancer early
A family history of breast cancer prompted Jackinah Denise, who calls herself “The Strong Willed Survivor,” to get her first mammogram when she was only 19.
AU men’s golf moves to second place at the Williams Cup Oct. 19
The Augusta men’s golf team turned in the second best round of the day and moved up four spots on the leaderboard and currently sit in second place at the Williams Cup in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Aiken Fall Steeplechase scheduled for Oct. 31
Future champions will be racing Saturday, Oct. 31 at Aiken’s annual Fall Steeplechase with more than 10,000 people expected to attend.
Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Augusta VA complete first joint surgical case under new partnership
Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center and the Charlie Norwood Augusta VA Medical Center completed their first pilot surgical case, marking a historic collaboration designed to preserve and expand access to surgical care for veterans.
Tickets on sale for Augusta Symphony Gala
Tony and Grammy Award-nominated actress and singer Megan Hilty will be the guest artist for the Augusta Symphony’s ninth annual gala on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027, at the historic Miller Theater.
In pictures: Laney wins homecoming game over Josey Oct. 17
Laney High School’s Wildcats won big at homecoming 51-2 over rival T.W. Josey High School on Oct. 17.
‘Swan Lake’ with a twist will be at the Miller Oct. 23
The Grand Kyiv Ballet will bring a classic ballet with a modern twist to the Miller Theatre on Oct. 23.
