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GreenJackets’ slide continues June 27, falling yet again to Woodpeckers

By Special To Augusta Good News · 28 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on GreenJackets’ slide continues June 27, falling yet again to Woodpeckers

The Augusta GreenJackets fell to the Fayetteville Woodpeckers 5-2 Friday.

Downtown letter carrier hangs up mail bag

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Jun 2025 · 2

Phil Jesse’s last day as a mail carrier was June 27 after nearly 40 years on the job.

ArtScape: SummHer, Luke Allsbrook at CANDL, Rhian Swain at Augusta & Co.

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on ArtScape: SummHer, Luke Allsbrook at CANDL, Rhian Swain at Augusta & Co.

A few of the arts happening in Augusta beginning June 27.

Partnership with Richmond County schools and Textron sees 400th graduate

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Partnership with Richmond County schools and Textron sees 400th graduate

The Reaching Potential Through Manufacturing is a partnership between the Richmond County School District and Textron Specialized Vehicles.

News You Can Use: Old Vaucluse Road bridge replacement to be accelerated

By Staff Report · 26 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on News You Can Use: Old Vaucluse Road bridge replacement to be accelerated

 The South Carolina Department of Transportation announced Thursday that it has made plans to accelerate the replacement of the bridge on S-2-105 (Old Vaucluse Road) over Interstate 20 in Aiken County.

Augusta dismantled by Woodpeckers in Wednesday rout

By Special To Augusta Good News · 26 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta dismantled by Woodpeckers in Wednesday rout

The Fayetteville Woodpeckers dominated the Augusta GreenJackets 10-1 Wednesday.

Pop! To the Culture: 50 years later ‘Jaws’ still has us asking if it’s safe to go into the water

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 25 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: 50 years later ‘Jaws’ still has us asking if it’s safe to go into the water

“Jaws” marks 50 years this summer. A few free screenings are taking place in July.

Turn Back the Block partners with the University of Georgia for Harrisburg revitalization efforts

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Turn Back the Block partners with the University of Georgia for Harrisburg revitalization efforts

An initiative with the University of Georgia will help Turn Back the Block in its mission to revitalize Augusta’s historic Harrisburg district.

Third Annual Take Kids Fishing Day draws crowd despite heat

By Staff Report · 24 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Third Annual Take Kids Fishing Day draws crowd despite heat

Anglers of all ages took to the lake Saturday for Take Kids Fishing Day.

Woodpeckers beat GreenJackets June 24

By Special To Augusta Good News · 24 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Woodpeckers beat GreenJackets June 24

The Woodpeckers took a 5-1 victory to begin the week against the GreenJackets June 24.

United Way prepares to ‘Stuff the Bus’ with supplies for kids returning to school

By Staff Report · 24 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on United Way prepares to ‘Stuff the Bus’ with supplies for kids returning to school

School supplies are being accepted for the annual “Stuff the Bus” drive.

VITA program helps low-income residents file tax returns at no cost

By Staff Report · 23 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on VITA program helps low-income residents file tax returns at no cost

During the 2024 tax season, the United Way of the CSRA’s VITA program helped file 101 federal and state tax returns for area low-income families.