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A tale of two Olympics: brothers-in-law shared gold medal dreams

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on A tale of two Olympics: brothers-in-law shared gold medal dreams

Brothers-in-law Dacre Stoker and Michel Vaillancourt took different paths on their quests for Olympic gold.

Series of storms shortens seaside series for GreenJackets

By Special To Augusta Good News · 26 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Series of storms shortens seaside series for GreenJackets

Rains washed out the GreenJackets for the second straight day.

Aiken Tech continues in Metallica Scholars Initiative

By Staff Report · 26 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Aiken Tech continues in Metallica Scholars Initiative

For the second straight year, Aiken Technical College has been selected for the Metallica Scholarship Initiative and will receive $50,000 for students in computer technology and cybersecurity programs.

In pictures: Christmas in July at Sacred Heart

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Jul 2024 · 1

Scenes from Christmas in July at Sacred Heart Cultural Center July 25.

Augusta Boxing Club director found his home in gym

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Jul 2024 · 1

Ray “Stingray” Whitfield grew up in the Augusta Boxing Club and has been its director for more than a decade. The Augusta Boxing Club will mark 50 years with a series of bouts Saturday, July 27, at the gym at 1929 Walton Way.

Ninth inning rally falls short for Augusta GreenJackets July 24

By Special To Augusta Good News · 25 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Ninth inning rally falls short for Augusta GreenJackets July 24

The GreenJackets dropped their second in a row Wednesday against the Pelicans 4-3.

Augusta Mini Theatre groundbreaking date set

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta Mini Theatre groundbreaking date set

Tyrone Butler has invested his life into the Augusta Mini Theatre. He’ll see a longtime dream fulfilled in 2025.

Augusta offense quiet in 7-1 loss to Pelicans

By Special To Augusta Good News · 24 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta offense quiet in 7-1 loss to Pelicans

GreenJacket bats quiet in 7-1 loss Tuesday.

Piedmont Augusta honored for work with stroke patients

By Staff Report · 23 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Piedmont Augusta honored for work with stroke patients

The American Heart Association has recognized Piedmont Augusta’s work with stroke patients.

Patterned after Augusta art school, JNSA2 opens in Atlanta

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Patterned after Augusta art school, JNSA2 opens in Atlanta

JNSA2, an affiliate of Augusta’s Jessye Norman School of the Arts, started programming on July 8.

Scenes from the Augusta Jewish Museum July 21 ribbon cutting ceremony

By Staff Report · 22 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Scenes from the Augusta Jewish Museum July 21 ribbon cutting ceremony

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the Augusta Jewish Museum July 21.

Bank of America grants help Aiken Tech and Augusta Locally Grown

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Bank of America grants help Aiken Tech and Augusta Locally Grown

Funding from Bank of America will benefit Aiken Tech students and Augusta Locally Grown’s veggie prescription program.