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Augusta University women’s basketball team ranked No. 25 on Nov.19

By Staff Report · 20 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta University women’s basketball team ranked No. 25 on Nov.19

The Augusta University women’s basketball team is ranked No. 25 in the latest D2CSC Division II Media Poll released on Tuesday.

City of Augusta to honor Tom Wiedmeier at building naming ceremony on Nov. 20

By Staff Report · 20 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on City of Augusta to honor Tom Wiedmeier at building naming ceremony on Nov. 20

The Augusta Utilities, Augusta Engineering and NRCS Administration Building will be named in honor of former Utilities Director Tom Wiedmeier at a Nov. 20 ceremony.

Ugly sweater holiday event planned for Nov. 23 at Evans Towne Center Park

By Staff Report · 19 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Ugly sweater holiday event planned for Nov. 23 at Evans Towne Center Park

Break out your ugliest Christmas sweater for a chance to win prizes.

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Belair Middle School to open Jan. 6, 2025

By Staff Report · 19 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Belair Middle School to open Jan. 6, 2025

Belair Middle School will officially open on Jan. 6, 2025. 

Augusta University men’s cross country heads to third straight national championship

By Special To Augusta Good News · 18 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta University men’s cross country heads to third straight national championship

For the third straight year, the Augusta University men’s cross country team is ready to run in the NCAA DII National Championship in Sacramento, California, on Nov. 23.

Historian uses creative ways to tell Augusta’s stories

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Historian uses creative ways to tell Augusta’s stories

Historian Corey Rogers is the director of the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History.

Augusta University researcher takes to the air in the fight against fentanyl

By Special To Augusta Good News · 17 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta University researcher takes to the air in the fight against fentanyl

An Augusta University researcher is making strides to battle the impact of Fentanyl on the nation by using a drone to detect dangerous chemicals in the air.

Second half surge gives Lakeside first playoff win since 2009

By Christopher Rickerson · 16 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Second half surge gives Lakeside first playoff win since 2009

The Lakeside Panthers continued their historic run this football season with a win over New Manchester 40-7 on Friday, Nov. 15.

In pictures: North Augusta routs Airport in first round of playoffs Nov. 15

By Mike Adams · 15 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: North Augusta routs Airport in first round of playoffs Nov. 15

Scenes from Friday night’s playoff game between the North Augusta Yellow Jackets and the Airport Eagles.

AU volleyball downs Georgia College in regular-season finale on Nov. 15

By David Bulla · 15 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on AU volleyball downs Georgia College in regular-season finale on Nov. 15

Led by senior right side hitter Marin Freeland, the Augusta University volleyball tamed the Georgia College Bobcats in three quick sets on Friday night, Nov. 15, at Christenberry Fieldhouse.

Club Car partners with Martinez Elementary School for STEM Design Program

By Staff Report · 15 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Club Car partners with Martinez Elementary School for STEM Design Program

Since 2018, Club Car employees have worked with Martinez Elementary School faculty on a program to show students how the math, science and language skills they learn today actually apply in real world settings.

Fab Four brings Beatles music to the stage on Nov. 23

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Fab Four brings Beatles music to the stage on Nov. 23

The Fab Four -The Ultimate Tribute returns to the Columbia County Performing Arts Center on Nov. 23 with a new show called “USA Meets The Beatles.”