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Mother-daughter duo bring gospel to stage in Martinez

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Jun 2025 · 1

Corinna Rezzelle-Pennypacker recently returned to the Augusta area to work with the theater company started by her mother.

Augusta Good News receives multiple first place awards at 2025 Georgia Press Association conference

By Staff Report · 21 Jun 2025 · 6

Augusta Good News won 18 awards including second place for General Excellence in Division F at the Georgia Press Association’s 138th annual convention at the Jekyll Island Club June 20, 2025.

Columbia County Music Series at the Park tickets on sale

By Staff Report · 20 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Columbia County Music Series at the Park tickets on sale

Tickets for the 2025 Columbia County Music Series at the Park went on sale June 20.

In pictures: Augustans celebrate Juneteenth 2025

By Rebecca Congleton · 19 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Augustans celebrate Juneteenth 2025

Scenes from Augusta’s Juneteenth celebration June 19, 2025 at the Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrounds.

Georgia DOT completes Hurricane Helene recovery

By Capitol Beat News Service · 19 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Georgia DOT completes Hurricane Helene recovery

The DOT used 2,134 employees in the response to the storm – more than half of the agency’s staff – to haul nearly 4.8 million cubic yards of debris from 35 sites

Government Publishing Office names AU Libraries preservation steward

By Special To Augusta Good News · 18 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Government Publishing Office names AU Libraries preservation steward

Thanks to a recent agreement between the U.S. Government Publishing Office and Augusta University Libraries, the college’s collection of historic documents will continue to grow.

Partnership leads to fire emergency services degree

By Staff Report · 18 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Partnership leads to fire emergency services degree

The Augusta Fire Department is partnering with Augusta Technical College to support the launch of the Fire & Emergency Services Occupation Associate of Applied Science Degree.

Build the Band returns June 21 to raise money for Habitat for Humanity

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Build the Band returns June 21 to raise money for Habitat for Humanity

A fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity returns June 21.

Wrestling event features Evans native

By Staff Report · 18 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Wrestling event features Evans native

Viral Pro Wrestling returns to the Warren Road Community Center begins at 7 p.m. June 21

Take Kids Fishing Day set for June 21

By Staff Report · 17 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Take Kids Fishing Day set for June 21

The Third Annual Augusta Building Trades Take Kids Fishing Day, a free youth fishing event at the Modoc Boat Ramp on Lake Thurmond, will be Saturday, June 21.  

Featured photo: A view from the Brick Pond

By Mike Adams · 17 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Featured photo: A view from the Brick Pond

A featured photo by Mike Adams at North Augusta’s Brick Pond Park.

Professional rodeo comes to Aiken fairgrounds June 20-21

By Staff Report · 17 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Professional rodeo comes to Aiken fairgrounds June 20-21

Sanctioned by the International Pro Rodeo Association, the Aiken Pro Rodeo on June 20 and
21 will include eight events that count toward World Championship titles.