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

Groundbreaking set for tiny home village; Bill Beazley Homes to partner on project

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Feb 2025 · 1

A tiny home village to benefit young people transitioning out of foster care took another step forward on Feb. 20.

Augusta University to induct inaugural Hall of Fame class Feb. 21

By Staff Report · 20 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta University to induct inaugural Hall of Fame class Feb. 21

Augusta University will honor coaches, administrators and players in its inaugural 2025 Augusta Athletics Hall of Fame Class Friday.

Creative Impressions to perform Feb. 23

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Creative Impressions to perform Feb. 23

Creative Impressions will perform a free concert Sunday at the Augusta Museum of History.

Charcuterie shop opens in Evans

By Staff Report · 19 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Charcuterie shop opens in Evans

Graze Craze, a charcuterie store and catering concept, recently opened in the Shoppes of Blue Ridge at 4118 Evans to Locks Road.

Aquinas girls eye hurdles in quest for third straight state soccer title

By Christopher Rickerson · 19 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Aquinas girls eye hurdles in quest for third straight state soccer title

Aquinas has won back-to-back state titles, but the Fightin’ Irish find themselves in a new division and without some of its players who graduated.

‘Killer’ tribute highlights music of Queen

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on ‘Killer’ tribute highlights music of Queen

Killer Queen will be at the Bell Auditorium March 2.

In pictures: North Augusta posts easy victory in playoff opener Feb. 17

By Mike Adams · 17 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: North Augusta posts easy victory in playoff opener Feb. 17

The North Augusta Yellow Jackets opened the playoffs on their home court Feb. 17 cruising to a 72-35 win over Colleton County.

Paceline to expand PaceDay format to include walk, run, ride options

By Staff Report · 16 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Paceline to expand PaceDay format to include walk, run, ride options

Paceline officials plan to expand their fundraising efforts in 2025 by adding more to the annual PaceDay event.

Augusta University wins on road Feb. 15

By Staff Report · 15 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta University wins on road Feb. 15

Augusta went on the road Saturday night and picked up a 78-66 win over Georgia Southwestern to remain a game out of first place in the Peach Belt Conference standings.

In pictures: Mardi Gras in downtown Aiken

By Mike Adams · 15 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Mardi Gras in downtown Aiken

Scenes from the Mardi Gras festivities in Aiken Saturday.

Heart Ball raises more than $200,000

By Staff Report · 15 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Heart Ball raises more than $200,000

The annual CSRA Heart Ball on Feb. 8 brought in more than $200,000 to support the work of the American Heart Association.

Briarwood drops Augusta Prep in region championship Feb. 14

By Christopher Rickerson · 15 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Briarwood drops Augusta Prep in region championship Feb. 14

Augusta Prep fell to Briarwood Friday.