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Christopher Rickerson is a graduate of Augusta University and a correspondent for Augusta Good News.

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Columbia County road construction March 25-29

By Staff Report · 23 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on Columbia County road construction March 25-29

Officials expect delays at several Columbia County interchanges between March 25 and 29.

In Pictures: Creative Young Urban Dance Convention

By Mike Adams · 23 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on In Pictures: Creative Young Urban Dance Convention

The Creative Symphoni Dance Studio’s inaugural Creative Young Urban Dance Convention is being held March 23-24 at the DoubleTree by Hilton.

In pictures: Disc Golf Spring Fling

By Mike Adams · 23 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Disc Golf Spring Fling

Disc golfers took the Riverview Park course March 23 for the annual Spring Fling.

Twelve non-profits receive Women in Philanthropy grants

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on Twelve non-profits receive Women in Philanthropy grants

Women in Philanthropy for the Central Savannah River Area distributed more than $170,000 in grants at its March 22 annual meeting.

Tips for surviving allergy season

By Special To Augusta Good News · 21 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on Tips for surviving allergy season

Piedmont offers some tips for allergy season.

Gogh play the newest painted piano

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on Gogh play the newest painted piano

Painted pianos allow people to interact with public art.

Artists present their ideas for Gateway Sculpture

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on Artists present their ideas for Gateway Sculpture

Voting on the sculpture will run through April 3.

McManus receives inaugural area Good Neighbor Award

By Staff Report · 20 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on McManus receives inaugural area Good Neighbor Award

Ann Marie McManus is a good neighbor. She recently received the Good Neighbor Award for her community service.

Air Force band to present free Augusta concert March 25

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on Air Force band to present free Augusta concert March 25

Two members of the U.S. Air Force Band of the West have ties to the Augusta area.

Harlem to honor past while eyeing second straight state title

By Christopher Rickerson · 19 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on Harlem to honor past while eyeing second straight state title

On March 23, Harlem will mark the 50th anniversary of its first state baseball title at its 2 p.m. game against North Augusta.

Grovetown soccer standout plays for Haitian national team

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on Grovetown soccer standout plays for Haitian national team

A 15-year-old Grovetown High School student recently played for the Haitian National U-17 team in a World Cup qualifying tournament in Mexico.

Jags bat in 40 runs in three-game series with Claflin St. Paddy’s weekend

By Christopher Rickerson · 17 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on Jags bat in 40 runs in three-game series with Claflin St. Paddy’s weekend

The Jags swept Claflin in baseball over St. Paddy’s weekend.