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James Brown statue to be temporarily moved during downtown construction

By Staff Report · 15 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on James Brown statue to be temporarily moved during downtown construction

The James Brown statue on Broad Street will be temporarily moved to the Augusta Museum of History on July 17.

A game in the life of Auggie, the Augusta GreenJackets’ mascot

By Mike Adams and Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on A game in the life of Auggie, the Augusta GreenJackets’ mascot

A look at an Augusta GreenJackets’ game through the eyes of Auggie.

UFC star tries out his pitching arm at SRP Park July 13

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on UFC star tries out his pitching arm at SRP Park July 13

Malcolm “The Machine” Wellmaker threw the ceremonial first pitch for the Augusta GreenJackets Sunday.

Georgia Military College transitions to temporary remote learning after lightning strike

By Staff Report · 14 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Georgia Military College transitions to temporary remote learning after lightning strike

Georgia Military College’s Augusta campus has temporarily transitioned all in-seat classes to remote learning for the week of July 14–18, following a lightning strike that caused significant damage to the facility.

ArtScape: Poster Show, A Thousand Words

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Poster Show, A Thousand Words

The Augusta Poster Show and “A Thousand Words” are highlighted in this ArtScape column.

Top young talent returns for Nike Peach Jam’s 29th year 

By Christopher Rickerson · 13 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Top young talent returns for Nike Peach Jam’s 29th year 

Nike Elite Youth Basketball Peach Jam’s 29th tournament tips off July 14 and continues through July 20 at Riverview Park Activities Center. 

Westobou seeks anchor sponsor to continue its mission

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Westobou seeks anchor sponsor to continue its mission

Westobou seeks anchor sponsor further its mission.

Red Sox score 12 unanswered run to obliterate Augusta on July 12

By Special To Augusta Good News · 13 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Red Sox score 12 unanswered run to obliterate Augusta on July 12

The Red Sox pounded out a dozen runs against Augusta pitching in a 12-2 win Saturday

Column: Sacred Heart, Queen and candlelight

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Column: Sacred Heart, Queen and candlelight

Candlelight concerts put Sacred Heart in a different light.

Antonio’s pitching debut silences Red Sox

By Special To Augusta Good News · 12 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Antonio’s pitching debut silences Red Sox

Rayven Antonio turned in the greatest start of his impressive pro career, quashing Salem’s offense through seven scoreless innings as Augusta picked up a 2-0 win.

Featured photo: July 11, 2025

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Featured photo: July 11, 2025

A fallen flower from the trumpet vine.

Stallings Island Middle School student places third in civics bee

By Special To Augusta Good News · 11 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Stallings Island Middle School student places third in civics bee

A Stallings Island Middle School student placed third at the 2025 Georgia State Finals of the National Civics Bee,