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SRP Federal Credit Union employees raise more than $45,000 for American Heart Association

By Staff Report · 09 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on SRP Federal Credit Union employees raise more than $45,000 for American Heart Association

Representatives of SRP Federal Credit Union presented the American Heart Association with a check for more than $45,000 — the result of a three-month campaign led by team members Charmaine Finch and Ieshia Bell.

Ziplining, climbing tower part of downtown urban adventure center

By Staff Report · 09 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Ziplining, climbing tower part of downtown urban adventure center

Destination Augusta presented an update to the City of Augusta’s Public Services Committee Tuesday on the progress of the new Outdoor Urban Adventure Center.

‘Art of the Rings’ features Tolkien-inspired art and Middle Earth-themed reception

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on ‘Art of the Rings’ features Tolkien-inspired art and Middle Earth-themed reception

A J.R.R. Tolkien-inspired art show is at Le Chat Noir. A reception is scheduled for Friday.

Downtown Loft + Living Tour returns July 18-19 with new look

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Downtown Loft + Living Tour returns July 18-19 with new look

Historic Augusta’s Downtown Loft + Living Tour will be July 18-19.

Music, Mimosas and Menopause scheduled for July 26

By Special To Augusta Good News · 07 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Music, Mimosas and Menopause scheduled for July 26

Dr. Donna Adams-Pickett, an ob/gyn and founder of Augusta Women’s Health Center, will lead a July 26 event focusing on menopause.

ArtScape: Award-winning wordsmiths and new book releases for July 2025

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Award-winning wordsmiths and new book releases for July 2025

This ArtScape column focuses on Porter Fleming winners, a Georgia Author of the Year finalists plus new releases by mother-son duo, Shonta Bradley, and her son, Caleb, as well as Augusta Good News columnist Ron Baxley Jr.

Augusta scores seven unanswered to split series with Fireflies

By Special To Augusta Good News · 06 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta scores seven unanswered to split series with Fireflies

The Augusta GreenJackets snapped up a 7-3 win and a series split in their final trip to Segra Park this summer on Sunday.

Augusta bats come alive in Saturday swingoff

By Special To Augusta Good News · 06 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta bats come alive in Saturday swingoff

The GreenJackets took an early lead they never relinquished in a 6-3 win Saturday night.

Pop! To the Culture: The Center for Puppetry Arts is pot of gold at the end of ‘Rainbow Connection’

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 06 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: The Center for Puppetry Arts is pot of gold at the end of ‘Rainbow Connection’

Ron Baxley Jr. describes the GenX wonder of visiting Atlanta’s Center for Puppetry Arts.

Comedy hits Aiken Community Theatre stage beginning July 11

By Staff Report · 05 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Comedy hits Aiken Community Theatre stage beginning July 11

The Aiken Community Theatre closes its 2024-2025 season with John Patrick’s “A Bad Year for Tomatoes,” a comedy of errors set in rural New England.

In pictures: Independence Day 2025 at signer’s historic home

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Independence Day 2025 at signer’s historic home

Meadow Garden, the home of George Walton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence hosted a July 4 celebration.

Single run leads to GreenJackets’ July 3 victory

By Special To Augusta Good News · 04 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Single run leads to GreenJackets’ July 3 victory

The GreenJackets capped the home half of their weeklong series with the Fireflies with a shortened seven-inning contest Wednesday, and picked up a 1-0 win in front of a sold out crowd at SRP Park.