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HUB, MCG partnership wins $200,000 NIH Build UP Trust Challenge 

By Special To Augusta Good News · 08 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on HUB, MCG partnership wins $200,000 NIH Build UP Trust Challenge 

A program created through a partnership between the HUB for Community Innovation Augusta and the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University has won a national competition.

Buddhist monks stop in Edgefield County on Day 74 of their Walk for Peace

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Jan 2026 · 1

Jan. 7 was Day 74 of the Buddhist monks’ Walk for Peace. They stopped in Edgefield County.

Augusta University women defeat Clayton State Jan. 7

By Special To Augusta Good News · 07 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Augusta University women defeat Clayton State Jan. 7

Augusta University’s women steamrolled over Clayton State 65-45 at Christenberry Fieldhouse Wednesday night.

Camp Tanglewood continues its recovery from hurricane devastation

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Camp Tanglewood continues its recovery from hurricane devastation

Camp Tanglewood lost hundreds of trees and several structures during Hurricane Helene. The Girl Scout camp is continuing its recovery.

Jimmie Dyess Symposium will be Jan 8

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Jimmie Dyess Symposium will be Jan 8

The 16th annual Jimmie Dyess Symposium will be at 5 p.m.  Jan. 8 at the Augusta Museum of History.

Augusta Mini Theatre to celebrate grand opening Jan. 16-18

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Augusta Mini Theatre to celebrate grand opening Jan. 16-18

The Augusta Mini Theatre’s grand opening is set for Jan. 16-18 with a weekend of special events.

Middle Georgia defeats Augusta University Jan. 3

By Special To Augusta Good News · 03 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Middle Georgia defeats Augusta University Jan. 3

Middle Georgia overcomes a halftime deficit to defeat Augusta University.

Augusta University women knock off Middle Georgia on Jan. 3

By Special To Augusta Good News · 03 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Augusta University women knock off Middle Georgia on Jan. 3

The Augusta University women knocked off Middle Georgia 53-47 in the first ever meeting between the two teams on Jan. 3.

National agriculture nonprofit welcomes first CSRA farm

By Nick Lovett · 03 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on National agriculture nonprofit welcomes first CSRA farm

Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms, USA, better known a WWOOF USA, has spent decades connecting people with the land through hands-on education, cultural exchange, and sustainable agriculture with organic and organic-practicing farms across the country. The organization recently partnered with its first area farm.

Wellstar MCG announces first birth of 2026

By Special To Augusta Good News · 01 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Wellstar MCG announces first birth of 2026

Zerah Basisi was the first baby born at Wellstar MCG Health in 2026.

Augusta University’s women’s basketball ends 2025 on high note

By Special To Augusta Good News · 31 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta University’s women’s basketball ends 2025 on high note

Augusta women’s basketball capped 2025 with a 91–69 home win over Converse on New Year’s Eve afternoon at Christenberry Fieldhouse.

Public art reaches outside downtown Augusta with new installations

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 31 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on Public art reaches outside downtown Augusta with new installations

Augusta has new public art pieces at Pendleton King Park and Phinizy Center for Water Sciences and Nature Park