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Mudcats outrun GreenJackets July 29

By Special To Augusta Good News · 30 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Mudcats outrun GreenJackets July 29

The Carolina Mudcats took a 5-2 win over the Augusta GreenJackets July 29.

Memorial service honors homeless

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Memorial service honors homeless

A service marked the lives of several homeless individuals on July 27.

CHEF’STORE to mark Augusta grand opening Aug. 23

By Staff Report · 28 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on CHEF’STORE to mark Augusta grand opening Aug. 23

The US Foods CHEF’STORE at 102 Mason McKnight Jr. Parkway will have its grand opening on Aug. 23.

Sunday’s marathon matinee ends with Augusta win

By Special To Augusta Good News · 28 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Sunday’s marathon matinee ends with Augusta win

A seemingly endless contest between the GreenJackets and Crawdads saw Augusta pull away late, scoring seven unanswered in the final three innings for a 13-6 victory and series win.

ArtScape: Happenings with Westobou, 4P Studios, Sacred Heart and AbstrACTION Art Group

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Happenings with Westobou, 4P Studios, Sacred Heart and AbstrACTION Art Group

A few arts events over the next couple of weeks.

Actor with Augusta ties appears in newest Tyler Perry series

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Jul 2025 · 1

M.V. Oliphant, a T.W. Josey High School alumnus, has worked on several Tyler Perry projects.

Three-run homer hands Augusta second straight loss

By Special To Augusta Good News · 26 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Three-run homer hands Augusta second straight loss

A mammoth home run from Braylin Morel in just his second game with Hickory handed the home side a lead they never let go, finalizing a 4-1 victory Saturday over the Augusta GreenJackets..

Eggs Up Grill owner already eyeing second location

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Jul 2025 · 1

Eggs Up Grill has only been open for a month, but its owner is already looking toward Grovetown for expansion.

Mayor wants to see riverfront space revitalized

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Mayor wants to see riverfront space revitalized

On July 25, Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson announced a ”bold, bold vision” to invest in economic development, tourism and outdoor recreation on Augusta’s riverfront.

Column: Letters led Ramblin’ Rhodes to Hulk Hogan

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Jul 2025 · 2

Don Rhodes would’ve had a witty column about his memories of Augusta native Hulk Hogan. Instead, Rhodes left a trail of memories.

GreenJackets use late surge to maintain winning ways in Hickory

By Special To Augusta Good News · 24 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on GreenJackets use late surge to maintain winning ways in Hickory

The Augusta GreenJackets posted an 8-5 win Thursday.

Filmmaker finishes second project with help of North Augusta company

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Jul 2025 · 1

Michael Patrick McKinley, who created the “HAPPY: A Small Film with a Big Smile,” has made multiple trips to the Augusta area over the past four months for postproduction of his latest project, “Kaleidoscope Child” to ready it for a private screening in September and off to the film festival circuit.