J. Ben Haynes

Augusta’s city arts grants benefit 15 arts non-profits

By Staff Report · 09 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta’s city arts grants benefit 15 arts non-profits

Fifteen Augusta arts groups received city arts grants on Nov. 5

In pictures: North Augusta tops Gray to end regular season

By Mike Adams · 09 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: North Augusta tops Gray to end regular season

North Augusta finishes the regular season undefeated in the region.

Williams’ four touchdowns drive Burke County to Region 4-AA title

By Jaxon Garner · 08 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Williams’ four touchdowns drive Burke County to Region 4-AA title

Burke County won the Region 4-AA championship over Thomson Friday.

Utah rivals turned teammates boost AU to banner volleyball season

By J. Ben Haynes · 07 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Utah rivals turned teammates boost AU to banner volleyball season

From rivals in the suburbs of Salt Lake City, Utah, to teammates at Augusta University, seniors Jada Suguturaga and Marin Freeland have had quite the volleyball journey.  

Deadline extended to apply for FEMA assistance after Helene

By Staff Report · 07 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Deadline extended to apply for FEMA assistance after Helene

Georgians and South Carolinians have extra time to apply for FEMA assistance related to Hurricane Helene.

Symposium at AU highlights 19th century press, Civil War and free expression Nov. 7-9

By Special To Augusta Good News · 06 Nov 2024 · 2

A journalism history symposium will be at Augusta University Nov. 7-9.

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Seven Richmond County schools named Georgia Literacy Leaders 

By Staff Report · 06 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Seven Richmond County schools named Georgia Literacy Leaders 

The Georgia Department of Education named seven Richmond County schools as “Literacy Leaders” for exceptional achievement or growth in the percentage of students reading at or above grade level.  

Harlem beats Richmond Academy Nov. 5

By Christopher Rickerson · 06 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Harlem beats Richmond Academy Nov. 5

Harlem sits at 8-1 overall with one game remaining in the season.

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New collaboration brings food to the doorsteps of those in need

By Staff Report · 06 Nov 2024 · 2

A new initiative will deliver essential food items to those in need particularly older adults, people with disabilities and those without reliable transportation.

AU CodeHoppers makes comeback

By Special To Augusta Good News · 05 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on AU CodeHoppers makes comeback

CodeHoppers, a student-led program sponsored by Augusta University’s School of Computer and Cyber Sciences, is making a comeback.

Fifth grade teacher named Columbia County Teacher of Year

By Staff Report · 04 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Fifth grade teacher named Columbia County Teacher of Year

Tabitha Purvis, a fifth grade math and science at Euchee Creek Elementary School, was named Columbia County’s Teacher of the Year.

AU computer science professor awarded $75,000 at cyber innovators challenge event

By Special To Augusta Good News · 04 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on AU computer science professor awarded $75,000 at cyber innovators challenge event

Sejun Song, an Augusta University computer science professor, received a $75,000 prize at the National Security Innovation Network Innovators Challenge.