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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.

News You Can Use: Old Vaucluse Road bridge replacement to be accelerated

By Staff Report · 26 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on News You Can Use: Old Vaucluse Road bridge replacement to be accelerated

 The South Carolina Department of Transportation announced Thursday that it has made plans to accelerate the replacement of the bridge on S-2-105 (Old Vaucluse Road) over Interstate 20 in Aiken County.

Augusta dismantled by Woodpeckers in Wednesday rout

By Special To Augusta Good News · 26 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta dismantled by Woodpeckers in Wednesday rout

The Fayetteville Woodpeckers dominated the Augusta GreenJackets 10-1 Wednesday.

Pop! To the Culture: 50 years later ‘Jaws’ still has us asking if it’s safe to go into the water

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 25 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: 50 years later ‘Jaws’ still has us asking if it’s safe to go into the water

“Jaws” marks 50 years this summer. A few free screenings are taking place in July.

Turn Back the Block partners with the University of Georgia for Harrisburg revitalization efforts

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Turn Back the Block partners with the University of Georgia for Harrisburg revitalization efforts

An initiative with the University of Georgia will help Turn Back the Block in its mission to revitalize Augusta’s historic Harrisburg district.