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Harlem takes win on Senior Night Jan. 30

By Christopher Rickerson · 31 Jan 2026 · 0

Harlem High School boys’ basketball team defeated Hephzibah 55-45 at Senior Night on Friday, Jan. 30.

In pictures: North Augusta tops Aiken on Jan. 30

By Mike Adams · 30 Jan 2026 · 0

North Augusta defeated Aiken 66-50 on Friday.

Augusta Players and Imperial Theatre to merge

By Staff Report · 30 Jan 2026 · 0

The Augusta Players and Imperial Theatre are planning a merger.

Wrightsboro Road Goodwill becomes donation center; new store planned

By Staff Report · 30 Jan 2026 · 0

After years of serving the community as a retail store, Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA’s Wrightsboro Road will be a dedicated donation center.

Cold weather and cardiovascular health

By Special To Augusta Good News · 30 Jan 2026 · 0

Cold temperatures and sedentary habits can increase the risk of serious conditions like Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)—especially for those with underlying cardiovascular issues.

Jags fall in tight game at Christenberry Jan. 28

By Special To Augusta Good News · 28 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Jags fall in tight game at Christenberry Jan. 28

USC Beaufort escaped Christenberry Fieldhouse with a 91-90 Peach Belt Conference win in front of 1,684 fans on Greek Night Jan. 28.

Lady Jags drop OT battle against conference foe on Jan. 28

By Special To Augusta Good News · 28 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Lady Jags drop OT battle against conference foe on Jan. 28

Augusta University’s women fell 82-70 to USC Beaufort in overtime Wednesday night at Christenberry Fieldhouse.

‘The Day Smell of Mother’s Spring’ opens Feb. 6 at CANDL Fine Art

By Special To Augusta Good News · 27 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on ‘The Day Smell of Mother’s Spring’ opens Feb. 6 at CANDL Fine Art

“The Day Smell of Mother’s Spring,” a new exhibition of paintings and drawings by the North Carolina–based artist Bob Ray opens with a public reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6.

Augusta Arbor Day event focuses on hurricane recovery

By Staff Report · 27 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Augusta Arbor Day event focuses on hurricane recovery

The Georgia Forestry Commission and Georgia Tree Council’s first quarter program and state Arbor Day event, “Hurricane Recovery in Community Forests” will be Feb. 3 at two locations in Augusta.

MCG receives approval to test deep brain stimulation on Alzheimer’s patients 

By Special To Augusta Good News · 26 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on MCG receives approval to test deep brain stimulation on Alzheimer’s patients 

The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University has recently received approval to start human clinical trials on a proposed treatment using deep brain stimulation, or DBS for adults with dementia.

‘Dear Martin’ author to visit Augusta Jan. 29

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on ‘Dear Martin’ author to visit Augusta Jan. 29

New York Times’ bestselling author Nic Stone will be at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Augusta at 7 p.m. Jan. 29 as part of the League of Women Voters of the CSRA’s ongoing Banned Book Club series.

Vinyl Record Fair goes on without a scratch

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 24 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Vinyl Record Fair goes on without a scratch

Despite the impending arrival of Winter Storm Fern and the dipping temperatures, a Jan. 24 event at the Westobou Gallery on 1129 Broad St. had record numbers.