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Former Paine College student-athlete named college’s athletic director
Paine College announced its new Director of Athletics July 1.
Smith-Shawver, Braves’ rehabber, sets tone as Augusta crushes Salem 11-3
Atlanta Brave AJ Smith-Shawver returned to SRP Park for the first time since 2022, firing three solid innings in his first game in 13 months to kick off a strong win for the GreenJackets 11-3.
Be safe with fireworks Independence Day weekend
In 2025, there were 15 reported fireworks-related deaths, most involving misuse and device misfire/malfunctions, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. An estimated 13,000 people were injured by fireworks last year. There were an estimated 1,300 emergency room treated injuries in 2025 involving sparklers
Laura Bush Foundation grants four Richmond County school libraries $20,000
The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries awarded four Richmond County School System libraries with $20,000 in grants for the 2026-2027 school year.
Staying cool and beating heat-related illness
With scorching temps, beat the heat and avoid heat related illness with these tips.
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with multiple events across the area
Here are some of the events planned for July 4
Big fourth inning more than enough GreenJackets blank RiverDogs June 28
Davis Polo tossed his longest scoreless start of his pro career, and the GreenJackets used a five-run fourth to secure a series win with a 6-0 finale against the Charleston RiverDogs.
Meadow Garden provides a direct link to America’s 250th
Meadow Garden is the home of George Walton, who at 26, signed the Declaration of Independence.
Splish! Splash! Dogs were taking a bath at Pup N Suds Saturday
Pup N Suds is a fundraiser for the SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare.
Augusta bullpen rocks in 7-5 win June 27
The Augusta GreenJackets came out on top of Saturday’s game with the Charleston RiverDogs 7-5.
In pictures: Aiken County Farmers Market offers produce year round
The Aiken County Farmers Market, 115 Williamsburg St., the oldest county farmers’ market in continuous service in the same location in South Carolina.
In pictures: Augusta Pride Festival 2026
Augusta’s annual Pride Festival was Saturday, June 27, 2026.
