Don "Ramblin'" Rhodes

Sunday’s marathon matinee ends with Augusta win

By Special To Augusta Good News · 28 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Sunday’s marathon matinee ends with Augusta win

A seemingly endless contest between the GreenJackets and Crawdads saw Augusta pull away late, scoring seven unanswered in the final three innings for a 13-6 victory and series win.

ArtScape: Happenings with Westobou, 4P Studios, Sacred Heart and AbstrACTION Art Group

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Happenings with Westobou, 4P Studios, Sacred Heart and AbstrACTION Art Group

A few arts events over the next couple of weeks.

Actor with Augusta ties appears in newest Tyler Perry series

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Jul 2025 · 1

M.V. Oliphant, a T.W. Josey High School alumnus, has worked on several Tyler Perry projects.

Three-run homer hands Augusta second straight loss

By Special To Augusta Good News · 26 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Three-run homer hands Augusta second straight loss

A mammoth home run from Braylin Morel in just his second game with Hickory handed the home side a lead they never let go, finalizing a 4-1 victory Saturday over the Augusta GreenJackets..

Eggs Up Grill owner already eyeing second location

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Jul 2025 · 1

Eggs Up Grill has only been open for a month, but its owner is already looking toward Grovetown for expansion.

Mayor wants to see riverfront space revitalized

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Mayor wants to see riverfront space revitalized

On July 25, Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson announced a ”bold, bold vision” to invest in economic development, tourism and outdoor recreation on Augusta’s riverfront.

Column: Letters led Ramblin’ Rhodes to Hulk Hogan

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Jul 2025 · 2

Don Rhodes would’ve had a witty column about his memories of Augusta native Hulk Hogan. Instead, Rhodes left a trail of memories.

GreenJackets use late surge to maintain winning ways in Hickory

By Special To Augusta Good News · 24 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on GreenJackets use late surge to maintain winning ways in Hickory

The Augusta GreenJackets posted an 8-5 win Thursday.

Filmmaker finishes second project with help of North Augusta company

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Jul 2025 · 1

Michael Patrick McKinley, who created the “HAPPY: A Small Film with a Big Smile,” has made multiple trips to the Augusta area over the past four months for postproduction of his latest project, “Kaleidoscope Child” to ready it for a private screening in September and off to the film festival circuit.

Guitar donation helps Jessye Norman School

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Guitar donation helps Jessye Norman School

When water damaged 13 guitars at 440 Instruments at 1131 Broad St., its owner Deveran Roof looked for a productive way to pass them on.

News You Can Use: Columbia County lane closures July 24-29

By Staff Report · 23 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on News You Can Use: Columbia County lane closures July 24-29

Lane closures slated for July 24-29.

News You Can Use: Back to school health and safety tips

By Staff Report · 23 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on News You Can Use: Back to school health and safety tips

Piedmont Augusta offers health and safety tips for getting ready to go back to school.