Special To Augusta Good News
Augusta on wrong side of Aug. 27 doubleheader sweep
In the team’s fifth and (hopefully) final doubleheader of 2025, the GreenJackets failed to leave with a win, as a drawn-out evening in Charleston ended with 1-0 and 6-4 losses to the RiverDogs on Aug. 27.
Jazz quartet opens Arts at Etherridge Center series in Aiken Sept. 5
The award-winning Karla Harris Quartet kicks off the Arts at the Etherredge Center series at 7 p.m. Sept. 5.
New Goodwill donation site opens in Evans
A new Goodwill donation site has opened at 703 Fury’s Ferry Road in Evans.
First thumbprint placed in new cancer center mural
A Georgia Cancer Center patient and registered nurse was the first person to place thumbprint in a new mural following radiation therapy.
Concert to highlight gynecological cancer group
Kitty Reagan was diagnosed with uterine cancer in 2022. On Sept. 5, she’ll be singing with the Les Reagan Singers in “Songs from the Soul,” which will support a gynecological cancer group.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author reflects on life and career at Maxwell Theatre Aug. 22
On Friday, two decorated storytellers sat down for an exchange of witty banter at Augusta University’s Maxwell Theatre, and they let an audience of about 350 listen in on their conversation.
Augusta drops series finale in 10 inning heartbreaker Aug. 24
The Augusta GreenJackets fell in extra innings 6-5 to the Fireflies Sunday evening.
Congregation marks first service after completion of hurricane repairs
Eleven months after Hurricane Helene, repairs have been completed at St. John United Methodist Church.
United Way kicks off 2025 campaign with new focus
The United Way of the CSRA kicked off its fundraising campaign Aug. 22 at a breakfast at First Baptist Church of Augusta.
Burke County Bears maul Cross Creek Aug. 22
The Bears have defeated Cross Creek handily each season they have matched up since 2005, and on Friday, they shut out the Razorbacks once again 44-0 on the Razorbacks’ home turf.
In pictures: North Augusta stings Thomson in 2025 season opener
This year, the Jackets used their homefield advantage to defeat the Bulldogs 33-7.