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Jaguars drop overtime thriller to Lander on Jan. 10

By Special To Augusta Good News · 10 Jan 2026 · 0

Lander knocked off Augusta 82-80 in overtime Saturday afternoon at Horne Arena in Greenwood..

In pictures: Border Bowl XIII

By Mike Adams · 10 Jan 2026 · 0

Team South Carolina scored the go-ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter against Team Georgia to pick up the 20-17 at Harlem High School on Jan 10, 2026.

Holiday concert raises $40,000 for Paine College

By Staff Report · 10 Jan 2026 · 0

Russell Joel Brown presented a $40,000 check to Paine College on Jan. 6, the result of his successful “Home for the Holidays at Paine College” performances.

‘Between Two Banks’ highlights artwork of the Savannah River

By Staff Report · 09 Jan 2026 · 0

Between Two Banks, an art exhibition highlighting the Savannah River, will be on display through March 25 at Augusta & Co.

Polar Plunge to raise money for Burke County YMCA Jan. 17

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Jan 2026 · 0

A Polar Plunge is scheduled for Jan. 17 at the Burke County YMCA.

KAMO acquires Columbia’s Waper Inc.

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Jan 2026 · 0

Augusta-based KAMO Facility Solutions & Supplies has expanded its footprint in Columbia with the acquisition of the Columbia-based janitorial company, Waper Inc.

Winter clothes drive held in January

By Special To Augusta Good News · 08 Jan 2026 · 0

The Salvation Army of Augusta is partnering with the Richmond County School System to host a community-wide winter clothing drive aimed at supporting individuals and families in need across the greater Augusta area.

HUB, MCG partnership wins $200,000 NIH Build UP Trust Challenge 

By Special To Augusta Good News · 08 Jan 2026 · 0

A program created through a partnership between the HUB for Community Innovation Augusta and the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University has won a national competition.

Buddhist monks stop in Edgefield County on Day 74 of their Walk for Peace

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Jan 2026 · 1

Jan. 7 was Day 74 of the Buddhist monks’ Walk for Peace. They stopped in Edgefield County.

Augusta University women defeat Clayton State Jan. 7

By Special To Augusta Good News · 07 Jan 2026 · 0

Augusta University’s women steamrolled over Clayton State 65-45 at Christenberry Fieldhouse Wednesday night.

Camp Tanglewood continues its recovery from hurricane devastation

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Jan 2026 · 0

Camp Tanglewood lost hundreds of trees and several structures during Hurricane Helene. The Girl Scout camp is continuing its recovery.

Jimmie Dyess Symposium will be Jan 8

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Jan 2026 · 0

The 16th annual Jimmie Dyess Symposium will be at 5 p.m.  Jan. 8 at the Augusta Museum of History.