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

Fireflies blank GreenJackets 3-0 Aug. 28

By Special To Augusta Good News · 28 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Fireflies blank GreenJackets 3-0 Aug. 28

The Fireflies beat the GreenJackets 3-0 Wednesday.

Grammy nominee plans a night of stories and song on Sept. 5

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Grammy nominee plans a night of stories and song on Sept. 5

Grammy-nominated songwriter Shawn Mullins plans a night of stories and songs at the Imperial Theatre on Sept. 5.

Aiken native to compete in Paris 2024 Paralympics

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Aiken native to compete in Paris 2024 Paralympics

Ellen Geddes will compete in her second Paralympics in wheelchair fencing. The events are scheduled for Sept. 4-7.

Workshops prepare job seekers for career expo

By Staff Report · 26 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Workshops prepare job seekers for career expo

Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA is hosting a series of “Get Ready to Get Hired” workshops on Wednesday, Aug. 28, and Friday, Aug. 30 prior to its Sept. 9 career expo.

Mudcats beat Jackets Aug. 25

By Special To Augusta Good News · 26 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Mudcats beat Jackets Aug. 25

A big sixth inning pushes Mudcats over GreenJackets Sunday.

In pictures: Votes and Petticoats marks Women’s Equality Day

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Votes and Petticoats marks Women’s Equality Day

A fashion show highlighted the clothing of the suffrage movement.

ArtScape: Westobou season party, Rhian Swain’s Breaking Barriers returns

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Westobou season party, Rhian Swain’s Breaking Barriers returns

This week’s ArtScape column highlights art exhibitions at Westobou and the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History.

Augusta Prep’s new head of school gets to know students and staff

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta Prep’s new head of school gets to know students and staff

Eric Hedinger is on a quest to learn the “why” behind what Augusta Prep does in his first year as head of school.

GreenJackets drop Mudcats Aug. 24

By Special To Augusta Good News · 24 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on GreenJackets drop Mudcats Aug. 24

The GreenJackets won their second straight against the Mudcats.

Irish eyes smile during first victory in new stadium

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Irish eyes smile during first victory in new stadium

Aquinas wins its first game in its new stadium Aug. 23.

Greenbrier’s second half dooms Grovetown, 28-14

By J. Ben Haynes · 24 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Greenbrier’s second half dooms Grovetown, 28-14

Greenbrier beats its cross county rival Grovetown on Friday.

North Augusta wins season opener over Thomson

By Christopher Rickerson · 24 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on North Augusta wins season opener over Thomson

North Augusta defeated Thomson 25-18 Friday.