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Happy2Help raises more than $18,000 for cancer research

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Jan 2026 · 0

Happy2Help launched its limited run in August and brought in $18,038.63 for cancer research.

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Area events planned to honor legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Jan 2026 · 0

The Augusta area will see several events to commemorate the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Augusta Mini Theatre gala events postponed

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Jan 2026 · 0

Due to illness, the gala weekend planned for the Augusta Mini Theatre Jan.16-18 has been altered.

It’s Girl Scout cookie time

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Jan 2026 · 1

Girl Scout cookie season is through March 8.

Augusta women fall to Lander by one Jan. 10

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

After leading by as many as 17 points midway through the third quarter, the Augusta University women scored just four points in the final quarter and fell to Lander 66-65.

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.