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Hephzibah girls softball team heading to World Series

By Staff Report · 03 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Hephzibah girls softball team heading to World Series

The Hephzibah 15U All-Stars girls’ softball team is heading back to the Diamond Youth Softball World Series after winning its second straight state title June 20.

GreenJackets muster only one hit in Wednesday’s loss

By Special To Augusta Good News · 03 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on GreenJackets muster only one hit in Wednesday’s loss

The GreenJackets were held to just a single hit July 2, with both sides held scoreless until the top of the eighth before the Fireflies secured a 3-0 victory in Augusta

American Revolution monument to be dedicated in Edgefield Aug. 2

By Staff Report · 02 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on American Revolution monument to be dedicated in Edgefield Aug. 2

A dedication ceremony for Edgefield’s new monument for the American Revolution will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Edgefield Court House Square.

History, fireworks planned for Independence Day weekend 2025

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on History, fireworks planned for Independence Day weekend 2025

Here are a few of the events marking Independence Day 2025.

GreenJackets held in check by division rival to open week

By Special To Augusta Good News · 02 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on GreenJackets held in check by division rival to open week

Augusta’s bats were silenced by the Columbia Fireflies in a 6-2 loss on Tuesday evening.

Pendleton King Park reopens nine months after Hurricane Helene

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Pendleton King Park reopens nine months after Hurricane Helene

A ribbon cutting ceremony marked the grand reopening of Pendleton King Park July 1.

Registration open for Richmond County 2025-2026 school year

By Staff Report · 01 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Registration open for Richmond County 2025-2026 school year

School starts in Richmond County Aug. 4 for elementary schools and Aug. 5 for middle, K-8, magnet and high schools.

Bots on Broad to feature Porkchop’s signature robot

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Bots on Broad to feature Porkchop’s signature robot

Bots on Broad will feature miniature robot sculptures.

Gardening column: Future farmer finds her roots at Kingdom Gardens Co-op Farm

By Special To Augusta Good News · 01 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Gardening column: Future farmer finds her roots at Kingdom Gardens Co-op Farm

Nick Lovett of Martinez is a recipient of the World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) 2025 Future Farmers Program award. She’s spending several weeks at Kingdom Gardens Farm, an organic practicing Christian co-op located in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

State Bar of Georgia honors Evans’ attorney

By Staff Report · 01 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on State Bar of Georgia honors Evans’ attorney

William E. “Bill” Cassara received the Marshall-Tuttle Award, which is presented annually to a lawyer who provides outstanding legal assistance to military service members and veterans.

More than 3.4 million pounds of debris removed as Augusta reaches hurricane clean-up milestone Monday

By Staff Report · 30 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on More than 3.4 million pounds of debris removed as Augusta reaches hurricane clean-up milestone Monday

The City of Augusta has reached a key milestone in its storm recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene, which impacted the area Sept. 27, 2024.

GreenJackets secure series-ending victory June 29

By Special To Augusta Good News · 29 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on GreenJackets secure series-ending victory June 29

The Augusta GreenJackets won Sunday 7-4 in 11 innings.