Special To Augusta Good News
Captains needed for ‘It’s Spooky to be Hungry’ food drive
As the Golden Harvest Food Bank prepares for this year’s campaign, the organization is seeking new Spooky captains in Richmond, Columbia and Aiken counties to help lead their communities in the fight against hunger.
Augusta bats come back late in Aug. 12 win
Samuel Mejia and Albert Rivas combined to retire all twelve batters they faced in relief, allowing the GreenJacket offense to steal the lead back late for a 5-4 win to open the series against the Cannon Ballers Tuesday.
Elvis, comic books, puppets headline The Arts at the Etherredge Center season
The Arts at the Etherredge Center features two series each year: The Cultural Series, which presents national and international touring performers, and The Carolina Series, which showcases South Carolina artists.
Dental College professors receive $2 million grant for gum disease research
Dr. Ana Carolina Morandini and Dr. Erivan Ramos Jr. have collaborated for almost 20 years, having met while pursuing their master’s degrees, falling in love, getting married and starting a family
Stuff the Bus overflows with school supplies for area children
2025 was a record year for Stuff the Bus.
Pop! To the Culture: ‘Lilo and Stitch’ celebrates ohana
Ron Baxley Jr. highlights the heartfelt moments in “Lilo and Stitch.”
Mr. Frog celebrates 25 years of spreading joy
A quirky lawn ornament has spread joy in west Augusta for 25 years
Georgia Military College continues to recover from July lightning strike
Georgia Military College’s Augusta campus will be on remote learning when classes begin Aug.11.
Bullpen shines in Augusta’s Aug. 8 victory over Charleston
Jackson Dannelley, Seth Keller, and Trent Buchanan combined for five hitless innings of relief, while Augusta’s bats used a strong fifth inning to steal a 4-3 win from the RiverDogs Friday night.
Art exhibit benefits Georgia Cancer Center
The artwork of Cyndy Epps is featured in the seventh Local Artists for Cancer Exhibit at the Georgia Cancer Center.
Comcast celebrates McDuffie County broadband expansion with block party, Lift Zone opening and student laptop giveaway
Comcast has completed its broadband expansion project in McDuffie County and celebrated with residents on Aug. 6.
Aug. 11 deadline for Aiken Community Theatre Starlight Gala
The deadline for tickets to the Aiken Community Theatre’s Starlight Gala, is 4 p.m. Aug. 11.