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Christopher Rickerson is a graduate of Augusta University and a correspondent for Augusta Good News.
Augusta Stars kick off 30th anniversary year at Winter Special Olympics
The Augusta Stars competed in the Special Olympics Georgia Winter Games in Marietta, Georgia, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.
Diamond Lakes regional baseball fields renamed in honor of former Commissioner Andy Cheek
The Diamond Lakes Regional Park baseball field will be officially renamed in honor of former Commissioner Andy Cheek, a dedicated advocate for youth sports and community development. The renaming ceremony will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5.
Grovetown resident part of new Fox series to debut Feb. 10
Watch on Fox Monday, Feb. 10 as Grovetown’s Woody Kaminer gets dropped into the forests of Canada and has to survive.
Performing arts groups continue to recover after Hurricane Helene
On Saturday, Augusta Ballet held its first weekend of rehearsals for the annual production of “Narnia.” While the arts group has rebuilt, others still struggle after Hurricane Helene.
Irish American Heritage Society announces 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade dignitaries Feb. 1
The Irish American Heritage Society (IAHS) announced its distinguished honorees for the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade at the annual Grand Marshal Ball Feb. 1.
YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan will perform in Aiken Feb. 11
YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan will bring its Hito no Chikara – The Power of Human
Strength show to Aiken at 7 pm. Feb. 11 as part of the University of South Carolina Aiken’s 2024-2025 cultural series.
Augusta resident in Lifetime movie premiering Feb. 2
Augusta’s Kate Dailey is in a Lifetime movie premiering Feb.2.
World War II veteran turns 102 on Feb.6; family asks for cards
Send a card to honor a World War II veteran’s 102nd birthday.
Augusta picks up first win of the year in a doubleheader split
The Augusta University Jaguars split a doubleheader Saturday.
Augusta Sculpture Trail sees new public art
Installation of art works for the third iteration of the Augusta Sculpture Trail culminated Jan. 31, 2025.
In pictures: Burke County tops Josey 74-49
Burke County ups its region record to 7-1 Friday after defeating Josey.