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Piedmont offers tips to help lower blood pressure

By Special To Augusta Good News · 17 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Piedmont offers tips to help lower blood pressure

A new study published Feb. 2 in the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals that nearly 80% of American adults with high blood pressure do not have their condition under control.

GreenJackets announce coaching staff for 2026 season; Brad Stoll new manager

By Special To Augusta Good News · 15 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on GreenJackets announce coaching staff for 2026 season; Brad Stoll new manager

The Augusta GreenJackets, in conjunction with the Atlanta Braves, announced the coaching staff for the upcoming 2026 season. 

In pictures: Augusta Chinese New Year Gala 2026

By Rebecca Congleton · 15 Feb 2026 · 1

Augusta area residents celebrated the coming Lunar Year 2026 – the year of the Fire Horse – on Valentine’s Day with the Chinese New Year Gala at Augusta University.

Jaguars outpace Pacers for Valentine’s Day victory

By Special To Augusta Good News · 14 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Jaguars outpace Pacers for Valentine’s Day victory

Augusta University passed rival USC Aiken, 80-74, Saturday afternoon at The Convocation Center.

Lady Jags beat cross river rival on Valentine’s Day

By Special To Augusta Good News · 14 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Lady Jags beat cross river rival on Valentine’s Day

The Augusta University women’s basketball team outscored rival USC Aiken 10-2 in overtime to earn a 61-53 Peach Belt Conference win Saturday afternoon at The USCA Convocation Center.

Butler grabs second straight region title Feb. 13

By Christopher Rickerson · 14 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Butler grabs second straight region title Feb. 13

The Butler boys’ basketball team won their second consecutive AA Region 4 Championships on their home court on Friday, Feb. 13. 

Josey girls record second straight region title on 19-game win streak

By Christopher Rickerson · 14 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Josey girls record second straight region title on 19-game win streak

Josey girls’ basketball teams won their second consecutive AA Region 4 Championships at Butler High School on Friday, Feb. 13. 

2026 Heart Ball raises $260,000

By Staff Report · 13 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on 2026 Heart Ball raises $260,000

The 2026 Heart Ball raised more than $260,000 to support the fight against the nation’s No. 1 killer, cardiovascular disease.

New Vietnamese restaurant open in Grovetown

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Feb 2026 · 1

Yummy Pho held its soft opening Feb. 7 at 284 Meridian Dr. in Grovetown.

Sacred Heart plays vital role in movie filmed in Augusta

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Feb 2026 · 1

Sacred Heart Cultural Center plays a huge role in a new feature film.

Irish American Heritage Society announces 2026 St. Patrick’s Day dignitaries

By Special To Augusta Good News · 12 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Irish American Heritage Society announces 2026 St. Patrick’s Day dignitaries

The Irish American Heritage Society announced its 2026 St. Patrick’s Day honorees at the annual Grand Marshal Ball, Feb. 7 at the Augusta Marriott Downtown.

Column: What Did You Expect to See?

By The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor · 12 Feb 2026 · 1

The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor reflects on the monks’ Walk for Peace and seeing them on Jan. 7 as they passed through Edgefield County.