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North Augusta’s newest officers sniff out crime

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 May 2026 · 1

Two new K-9 officers started with North Augusta’s Department of Public Safety in early April and were introduced formally on April 30.

Bagwell spins six scoreless as Augusta evens series May 1

By Special To Augusta Good News · 02 May 2026 · Comments Off on Bagwell spins six scoreless as Augusta evens series May 1

Ethan Bagwell tossed his third quality start in five tries, silencing the red-hot Kannapolis offense as the GreenJacket bats did just enough for Augusta to secure a 4-3 win at home Friday night.

Matthews Motors marks 35 years in business

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 May 2026 · Comments Off on Matthews Motors marks 35 years in business

A family-owned business celebrated its 35th anniversary April 30, thanking its customers with tours of its Gordon Highway facilities, lunch on the grounds, giveaways and more.

Salvation Army nears $15.7 million fundraising goal

By Staff Report · 01 May 2026 · Comments Off on Salvation Army nears $15.7 million fundraising goal

Momentum continues to build for The Salvation Army of Augusta as the organization nears its goal for a new Center of Hope emergency shelter.

Two grand slams unseat Augusta on April 30

By Special To Augusta Good News · 01 May 2026 · Comments Off on Two grand slams unseat Augusta on April 30

Rylan Galvan and Arxy Hernandez each hit grand slams, using two emphatic long balls to push past any Augusta resistance and hand the GreenJackets their second loss in a row in an 11-6 Kannapolis win April 30.

In pictures: Thomson girls in soccer playoffs April 30

By Mike Adams · 01 May 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: Thomson girls in soccer playoffs April 30

After chalking up an undefeated region record in the regular season, Thomson’s girls soccer team fell 6-0 to Union County in the second round of the Class AA playoffs April 30.

‘Mary Poppins’ flies to the stage May 1-3

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Apr 2026 · Comments Off on ‘Mary Poppins’ flies to the stage May 1-3

Musical Theatre Workshops will bring “Mary Poppins” to the Grovetown High School stage May 1-3.

Five local schools honored with Military Flagship Awards

By Staff Report · 30 Apr 2026 · Comments Off on Five local schools honored with Military Flagship Awards

Five schools in Richmond and Columbia counties have been recognized with the Military Flagship School Awards.

‘Once Upon a Mattress’ pays bittersweet tribute to late executive director

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Apr 2026 · Comments Off on ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ pays bittersweet tribute to late executive director

The musical comedy “Once Upon a Mattress” will be performed Mother’s Day weekend.

Top-seeded Harlem girls fall in second round of soccer playoffs April 28

By Christopher Rickerson · 28 Apr 2026 · Comments Off on Top-seeded Harlem girls fall in second round of soccer playoffs April 28

Harlem’s Lady Bulldogs fell 3-2 to Dawson County in the second round of the AAA Georgia High School Girls Soccer State Playoffs.

‘Kids Unite’ to fight cancer and raise more than $4,200

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Apr 2026 · Comments Off on ‘Kids Unite’ to fight cancer and raise more than $4,200

Children joined in fight against cancer by raising more than $4,200 on April 26, ahead of the May 2 Unite in the Fight Against Cancer.

Five homers lead Augusta to victory in rain delay April 28

By Special To Augusta Good News · 28 Apr 2026 · Comments Off on Five homers lead Augusta to victory in rain delay April 28

The Augusta GreenJackets clubbed a season-high five home runs to run away from the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers by a final of 12-4.