Christopher Rickerson

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

In pictures: 7th Annual Meet a Machine Day

By Mike Adams · 12 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: 7th Annual Meet a Machine Day

Airplanes, trucks of all sizes plus a few race cars were part of the 7th annual Meet a Machine day at Augusta Regional Airport Sept. 12.

Midland Valley falls 49-28 to River Bluff on Homecoming night

By Christopher Rickerson · 12 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Midland Valley falls 49-28 to River Bluff on Homecoming night

After winning the first three games of the season, Midland Valley lost to River Bluff on Homecoming night Friday, Sept. 11.

Josey nips Cross Creek 16-14 on Sept. 11

By William Reyes · 12 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Josey nips Cross Creek 16-14 on Sept. 11

T.W. Josey High School rallied to beat rival Cross Creek 16-14 on Friday night, Sept. 11, in a game delayed for a half an hour by lightning.

In pictures: South Aiken stays undefeated after Sept. 11 shutout over Gilbert

By Mike Adams · 12 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: South Aiken stays undefeated after Sept. 11 shutout over Gilbert

South Aiken blanked Gilbert 37-0 in rain-soaked game Sept. 11.

Augusta Christian beats Westminster Sept. 11

By Cooper Brady · 11 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Augusta Christian beats Westminster Sept. 11

The Augusta Christian Lions took down the Westminster Wildcats on the road 26-20 on Friday, Sept. 11.

In pictures: Fort Gordon 9/11 remembrance

By Special To Augusta Good News · 11 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: Fort Gordon 9/11 remembrance

Scenes from Fort Gordon’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony.

Science gets hands-on at USCA’s 41st SEED STEM Festival Sept. 19

By Special To Augusta Good News · 10 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Science gets hands-on at USCA’s 41st SEED STEM Festival Sept. 19

Bring the entire family for a day of hands-on fun at the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center’s annual SEED STEM Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 19 throughout the USCA campus.  

Allergy-friendly cookies and treats for dogs are new Girl Scout cookie options available online

By Staff Report · 10 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Allergy-friendly cookies and treats for dogs are new Girl Scout cookie options available online

Some new Girl Scout cookie offerings are available online.

Columbia County names finalists for Teacher of the Year

By Staff Report · 09 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Columbia County names finalists for Teacher of the Year

The Columbia County Teacher of the Year will be named on Oct. 1.

Sunset in South Augusta brings free community happy hour on Sept. 13

By Staff Report · 09 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Sunset in South Augusta brings free community happy hour on Sept. 13

Growing Augusta: Arts, Agriculture, & Agency will present the free Sunset in South Augusta: A Community Happy Hour on from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13. at Cambridge Park, 3650 Oxford Drive.

Army veteran remembers 9/11 from inside the Pentagon

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Army veteran remembers 9/11 from inside the Pentagon

Steve Latour was working in the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001. His office was around the corner from where the plane struck.

Augusta Regional Airport’s 7th Annual Meet A Machine returns Sept. 12

By Staff Report · 08 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Augusta Regional Airport’s 7th Annual Meet A Machine returns Sept. 12

The Seventh Annual Meet a Machine event will be at the Augusta Regional Airport Sept. 12.