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GreenJackets pick up first sweep in three years at Kannapolis

By Special To Augusta Good News · 17 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on GreenJackets pick up first sweep in three years at Kannapolis

The Augusta GreenJackets swept the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers this week, winning 5-4 on Sunday.

‘Phantom of the Opera’ to haunt Sacred Heart Sept. 25

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on ‘Phantom of the Opera’ to haunt Sacred Heart Sept. 25

A special screening of “The Phantom of the Opera” will be Sept. 25 at Sacred Heart Cultural Center, with Marietta-based organist Ron Carter returning for his 22nd year.

Celebrate ‘Thrift Store Week’ and help a good cause

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Celebrate ‘Thrift Store Week’ and help a good cause

Aug. 17 is National Thrift Store Day and Aug. 17-24 is National Thrift Store Week.

GreenJacket bats wake up in seventh to bring victory over Cannon Ballers Aug.16

By Special To Augusta Good News · 16 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on GreenJacket bats wake up in seventh to bring victory over Cannon Ballers Aug.16

The Augusta GreenJackets took a 3-2 victory in Kannapolis Saturday night.

Grovetown’s run game storms past Lakeside before rain ends season opener

By Rodrigo Burgos Avila · 16 Aug 2025 · 1

Behind a monster night from Derrick Lane, Grovetown lashed Lakeside 42-17 in the season opener for both teams at Panther Stadium on Friday, Aug. 15.

Harlem wins in weather-shortened match

By Christopher Rickerson · 15 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Harlem wins in weather-shortened match

The Harlem High Bulldogs shutout the Greenbrier Wolfpack 26-0 after one half of football on Friday, Aug. 15. 

In pictures: Aquinas opens season with big win

By Mike Adams · 15 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Aquinas opens season with big win

Aquinas opened its 2025 season at home against Athens Academy with a 52-34 victory Aug. 15.

‘Bridgerton’-inspired ball coming to Sacred Heart Aug. 23

By Staff Report · 15 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on ‘Bridgerton’-inspired ball coming to Sacred Heart Aug. 23

A “Bridgerton”-inspired grand ball comes to the Sacred Heart Cultural Center at 3 p.m. Aug. 23.

Blind Willie McTell Music Festival returns for 31st year on Sept. 6

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Blind Willie McTell Music Festival returns for 31st year on Sept. 6

The 31st Annual Blind Willie McTell Music Festival will be in Thomson Sept. 6.

Team high 19 hits push Jackets crush of Cannon Ballers Wednesday

By Special To Augusta Good News · 14 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Team high 19 hits push Jackets crush of Cannon Ballers Wednesday

An early avalanche of offense created a big lead right off the bat for the GreenJackets Wednesday.

Augusta Christian Schools’ student plans to give back after win

By Staff Report · 14 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta Christian Schools’ student plans to give back after win

Trenton Hall received the top prize in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s “You Made The Grade” sweepstakes.

Lakeside faces 2025 season with new head coach, young team

By Christopher Rickerson · 13 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Lakeside faces 2025 season with new head coach, young team

After an offseason full of changes, the Lakeside High School Panthers believe they can still contend at a high level.