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Wycliffe Gordon and Friends will present the ‘Ballad for Lena Mae’ on May 28

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 May 2025 · Comments Off on Wycliffe Gordon and Friends will present the ‘Ballad for Lena Mae’ on May 28

Wycliffe Gordon and Friends will present a concert May 28 at Augusta University’s Maxwell Theatre to benefit the Georgia Cancer Center.

Beyond George Walton: Historian seeks information on the enslaved at Meadow Garden

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 May 2025 · Comments Off on Beyond George Walton: Historian seeks information on the enslaved at Meadow Garden

Ransom Schwerzler has been delving into the history of not just George Walton, but on the enslaved who kept Meadow Garden operating.

Hockey, possible new name coming to Augusta arena

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 May 2025 · Comments Off on Hockey, possible new name coming to Augusta arena

A press tour of the new Augusta arena site was Tuesday.

Photo of the day for May 20, 2025

By Mike Adams · 20 May 2025 · Comments Off on Photo of the day for May 20, 2025

North Augusta’s Brickyard Ponds at sunset on May 20, 2025. Mike Adams

Aiken Tech breaks ground on new nursing education center

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 May 2025 · Comments Off on Aiken Tech breaks ground on new nursing education center

On Monday, officials broke ground on a new 30,000-square-foot nursing education center at Aiken Tech.

Christ Community Health CEO finds purpose and passion in new role

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 May 2025 · Comments Off on Christ Community Health CEO finds purpose and passion in new role

Will J. Jackson III took over as the CEO of Christ Community Health in April.

Jacket bats explode with season-high 17 hits to overwhelm Fireflies

By Staff Report · 18 May 2025 · Comments Off on Jacket bats explode with season-high 17 hits to overwhelm Fireflies

All nine GreenJacket batters knocked at least one hit, as Augusta scored early and often to end the week in Columbia with an 8-1 victory.

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May is stroke awareness month: Know the signs

By Staff Report · 18 May 2025 · Comments Off on May is stroke awareness month: Know the signs

Most strokes are preventable. Know your risks and the signs.

In pictures: Thunder Over Evans 2025

By Mike Adams · 18 May 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Thunder Over Evans 2025

Scenes from Thunder Over Evans May 17.

Augusta Prep teacher reflects on 47 years in classroom

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 May 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta Prep teacher reflects on 47 years in classroom

Steve Boyd retires from full-time teaching after 47 years at Augusta Prep.

Augusta unable to overcome early homers May 16

By Special To Augusta Good News · 17 May 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta unable to overcome early homers May 16

Columbia Fireflies chalked up a 5-2 victory over the GreenJackets May 16.

Cancer walk raises $62,000

By Staff Report · 17 May 2025 · Comments Off on Cancer walk raises $62,000

About 400 people participated in the May 3 Unite in the Fight Against Cancer walk and raised $62,000 for the Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University,