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Pop! To the Culture: 50 years later ‘Jaws’ still has us asking if it’s safe to go into the water

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 25 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: 50 years later ‘Jaws’ still has us asking if it’s safe to go into the water

“Jaws” marks 50 years this summer. A few free screenings are taking place in July.

Turn Back the Block partners with the University of Georgia for Harrisburg revitalization efforts

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Turn Back the Block partners with the University of Georgia for Harrisburg revitalization efforts

An initiative with the University of Georgia will help Turn Back the Block in its mission to revitalize Augusta’s historic Harrisburg district.

Third Annual Take Kids Fishing Day draws crowd despite heat

By Staff Report · 24 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Third Annual Take Kids Fishing Day draws crowd despite heat

Anglers of all ages took to the lake Saturday for Take Kids Fishing Day.

Woodpeckers beat GreenJackets June 24

By Special To Augusta Good News · 24 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Woodpeckers beat GreenJackets June 24

The Woodpeckers took a 5-1 victory to begin the week against the GreenJackets June 24.

United Way prepares to ‘Stuff the Bus’ with supplies for kids returning to school

By Staff Report · 24 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on United Way prepares to ‘Stuff the Bus’ with supplies for kids returning to school

School supplies are being accepted for the annual “Stuff the Bus” drive.

VITA program helps low-income residents file tax returns at no cost

By Staff Report · 23 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on VITA program helps low-income residents file tax returns at no cost

During the 2024 tax season, the United Way of the CSRA’s VITA program helped file 101 federal and state tax returns for area low-income families.

Comedian’s ‘Growth Spurt’ Tour stops in Columbia County July 10

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Comedian’s ‘Growth Spurt’ Tour stops in Columbia County July 10

Brad Williams will bring his Growth Spurt Tour to the Columbia County Performing Arts Center on July 10.

Lack of big hits hands Hillcats victory over GreenJackets June 22

By Special To Augusta Good News · 22 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Lack of big hits hands Hillcats victory over GreenJackets June 22

For just the third time this year, the GreenJackets lost a game in which they outhit their opponent, unable to turn their eight hits to more than one run in a 2-1 loss to the Hillcat

Blanchard Woods BMX riding high after storm recovery

By Christopher Rickerson · 22 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Blanchard Woods BMX riding high after storm recovery

Summer Series BMX races are every Saturday at Blanchard Woods Park. The park will host a BMX Southeast Gold Cup Qualifier on Saturday, July 12.

In pictures: Evans’ native rocks Summer Reckoning event

By Mike Adams · 22 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Evans’ native rocks Summer Reckoning event

Evans’ native Sean Legacy was a crowd pleaser Saturday at the Viral Pro Wrestling Summer Reckoning..

Nursing sorority celebrates chartering anniversary

By Staff Report · 22 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Nursing sorority celebrates chartering anniversary

Phi Chi Chapter, Incorporated of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated® celebrated its 48th Chartering Anniversary on May 31, 2025, at the Kroc Center with 29 sorors including five original members in attendance.

In pictures: JoeFest 2025

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 21 Jun 2025 · 1

Scenes from Saturday at JoeFest.