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Storm stops Sunday’s GreenJackets-RiverDogs’ game in second

By Special To Augusta Good News · 05 May 2024 · Comments Off on Storm stops Sunday’s GreenJackets-RiverDogs’ game in second

Mother Nature won out Sunday as the game between the GreenJackets and RiverDogs was cancelled.

Grandmother fulfills longtime goal, earns nursing degree

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 May 2024 · 1

Lisa Laliberte graduates May 10 from Augusta University with a degree in nursing. The 59-year-old grandmother first contemplated getting her degree in her 20s.

Jessye Norman marker unveiled

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 May 2024 · 2

Family and friends marked the unveiling of Jessye Norman’s grave marker on May 4, 2024.

Star Wars-themed GreenJackets’ game suspended in the 11th, play to resume May 5

By Staff Report · 04 May 2024 · Comments Off on Star Wars-themed GreenJackets’ game suspended in the 11th, play to resume May 5

The Augusta GreenJackets’ game was suspended in the 11th on Saturday. The game will be completed Sunday afternoon.

Rains don’t dampen enthusiasm for May 4 cancer walk

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 May 2024 · Comments Off on Rains don’t dampen enthusiasm for May 4 cancer walk

The Unite in the Fight Against Cancer Walk was held May 4.

Exhibits installed at Augusta Jewish Museum

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 May 2024 · Comments Off on Exhibits installed at Augusta Jewish Museum

Some of the exhibits at the Augusta Jewish Museum have been installed and patrons of the Historic Augusta Loft and Living Tour can see them May 4.

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News you can use: Columbia County road closures the week of May 6, 2024

By Staff Report · 03 May 2024 · Comments Off on News you can use: Columbia County road closures the week of May 6, 2024

Road work updates for the week of May 6.

Charleston bests Augusta in 11 innings May 2

By Special To Augusta Good News · 02 May 2024 · Comments Off on Charleston bests Augusta in 11 innings May 2

The Charleston Riverdogs beat the Augusta GreenJackets Thursday in 11.

In pictures: Lady Irish to defend state soccer title after May 2 win

By Mike Adams · 02 May 2024 · 1

Scenes from the Aquinas victory over Towns County May 2.

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Piedmont Summerville to reopen May 16

By Staff Report · 02 May 2024 · Comments Off on Piedmont Summerville to reopen May 16

Piedmont Augusta’s Summerville Campus will once again offer emergency department care and inpatient services at its 2260 Wrightsboro Road location beginning May 16, more than a year after closing its ED and converting to an all outpatient campus.

Marvel comic artist to appear at ABX May 4

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 01 May 2024 · Comments Off on Marvel comic artist to appear at ABX May 4

Irene Strychalski will be at ABX for Free Comic Book Day May 4.,

SOAR Academy experiences growth after receiving national recognition

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 May 2024 · Comments Off on SOAR Academy experiences growth after receiving national recognition

Since becoming a finalist for the YASS Prize, SOAR Academy has grown and its officials expect even more.