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

High school students compete in skills challenge Nov. 16

By Maxwell Shaffer · 16 Nov 2023 · 1

About 100 students from high schools in 14 counties including Richmond, Columbia, Burke and McDuffie, competed in the East Georgia Skills Challenge Nov. 16.

Canton Jones to perform at Encounter in Evans Dec. 1

By Staff Report · 16 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on Canton Jones to perform at Encounter in Evans Dec. 1

Gospel singer and pastor Canton Jones will be in concert Dec. 1.

Star Trek fans enjoy camaraderie and charity through U.S.S. Star League local chapter

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 16 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on Star Trek fans enjoy camaraderie and charity through U.S.S. Star League local chapter

Members of the U.S.S. Star League CSRA Chapter help other organizations in the area such as the Golden Harvest Food Bank.

Augusta University surpasses 10,000-student mark with largest-ever freshman class

By Staff Report · 15 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta University surpasses 10,000-student mark with largest-ever freshman class

Augusta University surpassed 10,000 students for the first time in its history.

Augusta’s old First Baptist and Martinez’s Cedar Grove listed as ‘places in peril’ by state agency

By Staff Report · 15 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta’s old First Baptist and Martinez’s Cedar Grove listed as ‘places in peril’ by state agency

Two area sites have made the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s “Places in Peril” list.

North Augusta Christmas Tour of Homes marks 35th anniversary in 2023

By Staff Report · 14 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on North Augusta Christmas Tour of Homes marks 35th anniversary in 2023

The 35th Annual North Augusta Christmas Tour of Homes will be Dec. 1-2.

Tourism numbers show Augusta is more than golf

By Dustin Turner · 13 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on Tourism numbers show Augusta is more than golf

The annual Experience Augusta Tourism Celebration was held Monday. .Meetings and conventions brought in more than 6,000 attendees with a $5.4 million economic impact last year in Augusta.

Cardiovascular research leads to Augusta University receiving elite designation

By Special To Augusta Good News · 13 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on Cardiovascular research leads to Augusta University receiving elite designation

Augusta University has been named a Specialized Center of Research Excellence on Sex Differences by the National Institutes of Health’s Office of Research on Women’s Health.

Enopion Theatre Co. moves into it new home; plans performances beginning Nov. 30

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on Enopion Theatre Co. moves into it new home; plans performances beginning Nov. 30

The Flowing Wells Theatre, home of the performing Enopion Theatre Co., opened last month. Performances will begin Nov. 30.

Column: November brings time of reflection and remembrance

By The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor · 12 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on Column: November brings time of reflection and remembrance

Columnist the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor reflects and remembers those who’ve gone before her.

Augusta commemorates Veterans Day Nov. 11

By Christopher Rickerson · 11 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta commemorates Veterans Day Nov. 11

The Veterans Day Parade returned after a four-year absence and a ceremony was held at the All Wars Monument on Nov. 11 in downtown Augusta.

Harlem loses playoff heartbreaker Nov. 10

By Christopher Rickerson · 11 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on Harlem loses playoff heartbreaker Nov. 10

A second consecutive “Battle of the Bulldogs” sees Thomasville putting the bite on Harlem.