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

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Richmond County 2023-2024 Teachers of Year finalists announced

By Staff Report · 30 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Richmond County 2023-2024 Teachers of Year finalists announced

The Richmond County School System named its teacher of the year finalists.

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Columbia County names five finalists for Teacher of the Year

By Staff Report · 30 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Columbia County names five finalists for Teacher of the Year

Columbia County has named its five Teacher of the Year finalists for 2023-2024.

GreenJackets Aug. 30 game postponed

By Special To Augusta Good News · 30 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on GreenJackets Aug. 30 game postponed

Wednesday’s GreenJackets’ game has been rescheduled for a Thursday doubleheader.

Food bank celebrates new space

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Food bank celebrates new space

The Golden Harvest Food Bank has come a long way since Mike Firmin started it in 1982 with borrowed space and 50 pounds of chocolate bars and Italian dressing.

ArtScape: Porkchop plays, Francie dreams, artists create literary and abstract designs

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Porkchop plays, Francie dreams, artists create literary and abstract designs

A sampling of arts exhibitions around the Augusta area the first weekend of September.

GreenJackets bats quiet Aug. 27 loss

By Special To Augusta Good News · 27 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on GreenJackets bats quiet Aug. 27 loss

The Augusta GreenJackets fall Aug. 27 1-0 to the Charleston RiverDogs.

Event shows off Electric Lounge

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Event shows off Electric Lounge

Patrons got a glimpse inside the Taylor BMW Electric Lounge during the Electrify Your Experience event on Aug. 24.

Have ‘Tea with Mrs. Wilson’ and immerse yourself in Augusta history

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Have ‘Tea with Mrs. Wilson’ and immerse yourself in Augusta history

‘Tea with Mrs. Wilson’ gives a unique glimpse into the life of a president at his boyhood home.

In pictures: South Pacific Festival in Evans Aug. 26

By Mike Adams · 26 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on In pictures: South Pacific Festival in Evans Aug. 26

Photos from the inaugural South Pacific Festival in Columbia County Aug. 26.

In pictures: Columbia County Cup soccer tournament

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on In pictures: Columbia County Cup soccer tournament

Photos from Saturday’s competition of the Columbia County Cup youth soccer tournament.

Hydroponic garden to offer healthier food options

By Maxwell Shaffer · 26 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Hydroponic garden to offer healthier food options

A hydroponic garden will provide between 400 and 900 pounds of healthy produce each year.

Grovetown gets first season win beating region-rival Greenbrier 36-21

By Christopher Rickerson · 25 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Grovetown gets first season win beating region-rival Greenbrier 36-21

Grovetown gets its first win of the season defeating Greenbrier 36-21.