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Pendleton King Park reopens nine months after Hurricane Helene

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Pendleton King Park reopens nine months after Hurricane Helene

A ribbon cutting ceremony marked the grand reopening of Pendleton King Park July 1.

Registration open for Richmond County 2025-2026 school year

By Staff Report · 01 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Registration open for Richmond County 2025-2026 school year

School starts in Richmond County Aug. 4 for elementary schools and Aug. 5 for middle, K-8, magnet and high schools.

Bots on Broad to feature Porkchop’s signature robot

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Bots on Broad to feature Porkchop’s signature robot

Bots on Broad will feature miniature robot sculptures.

Gardening column: Future farmer finds her roots at Kingdom Gardens Co-op Farm

By Special To Augusta Good News · 01 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Gardening column: Future farmer finds her roots at Kingdom Gardens Co-op Farm

Nick Lovett of Martinez is a recipient of the World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) 2025 Future Farmers Program award. She’s spending several weeks at Kingdom Gardens Farm, an organic practicing Christian co-op located in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

State Bar of Georgia honors Evans’ attorney

By Staff Report · 01 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on State Bar of Georgia honors Evans’ attorney

William E. “Bill” Cassara received the Marshall-Tuttle Award, which is presented annually to a lawyer who provides outstanding legal assistance to military service members and veterans.

More than 3.4 million pounds of debris removed as Augusta reaches hurricane clean-up milestone Monday

By Staff Report · 30 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on More than 3.4 million pounds of debris removed as Augusta reaches hurricane clean-up milestone Monday

The City of Augusta has reached a key milestone in its storm recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene, which impacted the area Sept. 27, 2024.

GreenJackets secure series-ending victory June 29

By Special To Augusta Good News · 29 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on GreenJackets secure series-ending victory June 29

The Augusta GreenJackets won Sunday 7-4 in 11 innings.

Johnson goes beyond the gates with ‘Operation: Aunties’ airing July 11

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Johnson goes beyond the gates with ‘Operation: Aunties’ airing July 11

Fans who are missing their daily dose of Maurice Johnson since his departure from “Beyond the Gates” can find him in a new dramedy called “Operation: Aunties” premiering on AMC’s streaming network ALLBLK July 11.

GreenJackets’ slide continues June 27, falling yet again to Woodpeckers

By Special To Augusta Good News · 28 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on GreenJackets’ slide continues June 27, falling yet again to Woodpeckers

The Augusta GreenJackets fell to the Fayetteville Woodpeckers 5-2 Friday.

Downtown letter carrier hangs up mail bag

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Jun 2025 · 2

Phil Jesse’s last day as a mail carrier was June 27 after nearly 40 years on the job.

ArtScape: SummHer, Luke Allsbrook at CANDL, Rhian Swain at Augusta & Co.

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on ArtScape: SummHer, Luke Allsbrook at CANDL, Rhian Swain at Augusta & Co.

A few of the arts happening in Augusta beginning June 27.

Partnership with Richmond County schools and Textron sees 400th graduate

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Partnership with Richmond County schools and Textron sees 400th graduate

The Reaching Potential Through Manufacturing is a partnership between the Richmond County School District and Textron Specialized Vehicles.