Christopher Rickerson
Christopher Rickerson is a graduate of Augusta University and a correspondent for Augusta Good News.
Ridge Road campground to reopen May 20 after Hurricane Helene restoration
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Savannah District, is reopening Ridge Road Campground Wednesday, May 20, marking the final campground to be restored and reopened at Clark’s Hill Lake since Hurricane Helene hit in September 2024.
Olsavsky’s homer hands Jackets series win
Joe Olsavsky broke a late tie with his first home run of the year, igniting a three-run seventh that propelled the GreenJackets to a 7-4 win over the Myrtle Beach Pelicans on May 17.
In pictures: NOT’Lanta Open 2026
The annual NOT’Lanta Open was May 15-17, 2026 at Augusta’s Montclair pickleball courts.
Blue Star Marker unveiled at Pendleton King Park on May 16
On May 16, to mark Armed Forces Day, members of Pine Needle Garden Club, Garden Clubs of Georgia and the Pendleton King Park Foundation gathered to unveil and dedicate a Blue Star Marker.
Royse dominates in lopsided Augusta win May 16
The Augusta GreenJackets smashed the Myrtle Beach Pelicans May 16.
In pictures: Aiken County Dog Club Second AKC Sanctioned A Match on May 16
Dogs competed in the Aiken County Dog Club’s Second AKC Sanctioned A Match on May 16.
Warren Road celebrates former students with May 15 program
On May 15, Warren Road Elementary School celebrated its former students who are graduating high school.
Ten seniors receive GAMES scholarhips
The Augusta Sports Council surprised 10 high school seniors from May 11-15 with GAMES scholarships.
Nightmarish seventh inning undoes Bagwell’s brilliant start May 15
Ethan Bagwell worked six scoreless frames with a career-high eight strikeouts, but the Myrtle Beach Pelicans scored seven runs against Kade Woods in the seventh inning to unseat Bagwell’s efforts and take a 7-6 win on May 15.
Harlem Dunkin’ celebrates May 15 grand opening with $20,000 grant presentation
Dunkin’ celebrated the grand opening of its newest Next Generation restaurant in Harlem on May 15 and presented a $20,000 check to Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia to support its facility dog Popcorn.
Beloved beagle at the heart of USC Aiken student’s business
A beagle who lived her best life is the mascot for an outdoor brand that has made its way to the stage of the Grand Ole Opry.
Augusta offense neutralized by Pelicans in Myrtle Beach
The Augusta GreenJackets mustered just four hits and one run across nine tough innings, unable to overcome an early disadvantage as the Pelicans picked up their first win of the week with a 6-1 victory.
