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

Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings’ album to get 20th anniversary rerelease May 2

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Apr 2025 · 1

Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings’ “Naturally” will be rereleased May 2 for its 20th anniversary.

USC Aiken Etherredge Center season reveal party set for May 9

By Staff Report · 30 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on USC Aiken Etherredge Center season reveal party set for May 9

The University of South Carolina Aiken Etherredge Center will host its 2025-2026 season reveal party on Friday, May 9.

Siblings overcome obstacles to graduate AU nursing school together

By Special To Augusta Good News · 30 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Siblings overcome obstacles to graduate AU nursing school together

Azalea Lyrrehs Lagora and Frazhier Bien Lagora are siblings who are both graduating from Augusta University’s College of Nursing.

Semiannual Shred Fest scraps more than 30,000 pounds of documents

By Staff Report · 29 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Semiannual Shred Fest scraps more than 30,000 pounds of documents

SRP Federal Credit Union provided a free drive-through shredding service at its administrative campus on the morning of Saturday, April 26, helping over 1,000 visitors dispose of old documents.

Holder aims to boost Harlem baseball to third state title

By Christopher Rickerson · 29 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Holder aims to boost Harlem baseball to third state title

Will Holder, a Harlem High School senior, hopes for a third straight baseball state title.

Augusta area projects receive 2025 state historic preservation awards

By Staff Report · 28 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta area projects receive 2025 state historic preservation awards

Four Augusta area projects were among the 23 that the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation recognized for the best of preservation in Georgia during its 48th annual Preservation Awards ceremony in Brunswick, Ga.

J.A.M.P. carries on James Brown’s legacy with Apollo Theater performance

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on J.A.M.P. carries on James Brown’s legacy with Apollo Theater performance

 Sixty-three years after James Brown recorded his first “Live at the Apollo” album, Augusta area youth will carry his legacy back to that revered stage as part of the May 14 Amateur Night at the Apollo.

In pictures: Blue Angels over Augusta

By Staff Report · 27 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Blue Angels over Augusta

The Blue Angels flew over Augusta Saturday and Sunday.

Strong relief pitching pushes ‘Jackets past Shorebirds on April 27

By Special To Augusta Good News · 27 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Strong relief pitching pushes ‘Jackets past Shorebirds on April 27

The Augusta GreenJackets won their series over the Delmarva Shorebirds.

Grammy-nominated guitarist to perform with Aiken Symphony May 10

By Staff Report · 27 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Grammy-nominated guitarist to perform with Aiken Symphony May 10

The Aiken Symphony celebrates the finale of its 10th anniversary season with acclaimed classical guitarist and three-time Grammy nominee Mak Grgić.

In pictures: Sacred Heart Garden Festival

By Mike Adams · 27 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Sacred Heart Garden Festival

Scenes from the Sacred Heart Garden Festival.

Harlem’s baseball and girls’ soccer teams extend winning streaks on journeys for state titles

By Christopher Rickerson · 26 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Harlem’s baseball and girls’ soccer teams extend winning streaks on journeys for state titles

Harlem High School girls’ soccer team and boys’ baseball team extended their winning streaks with round one playoff wins on Thursday and Friday.