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Christopher Rickerson is a graduate of Augusta University and a correspondent for Augusta Good News.

Queen of Bluegrass brings Southern Soul and Song series to a close on Feb. 9

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Queen of Bluegrass brings Southern Soul and Song series to a close on Feb. 9

The Southern Soul and Song series comes to its finale Feb. 9.

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Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities will host its annual Advocacy Days

By Staff Report · 18 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities will host its annual Advocacy Days

The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities will host its annual Advocacy Days beginning Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, during the 2024 legislative session.

Area teen featured on GRAMMY-nominated singer’s upcoming album

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Area teen featured on GRAMMY-nominated singer’s upcoming album

It’s been a busy 12 months for an area teen who released her first song in January 2023.

Stevens Creek fifth grader wins district spelling bee

By Staff Report · 17 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Stevens Creek fifth grader wins district spelling bee

A Stevens Creek Elementary School fifth grader won the Columbia County School District Spelling Bee Jan. 16.

Augusta Prep students start classes in new W. Rodger Giles Institute for Inquiry

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta Prep students start classes in new W. Rodger Giles Institute for Inquiry

Augusta Prep students took their first classes in the new W. Rodger Giles Institute for Inquiry on Jan. 16.

Area teams scheduled for SRP Park High School Showcase

By Staff Report · 16 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Area teams scheduled for SRP Park High School Showcase

The SRP Park High School Showcase will feature area baseball teams beginning Feb. 12.

Volunteerism a highlight of MLK Day 2024

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Volunteerism a highlight of MLK Day 2024

Multiple volunteer projects were part of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday Jan. 15.

Signal School commandant promoted to brigadier general

By Special To Augusta Good News · 15 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Signal School commandant promoted to brigadier general

The 42nd Chief of Signal and U.S. Army Signal School Commandant received his one-star rank in a ceremony Jan. 5.

Audiences flock to shows at Columbia County Performing Arts Center

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Audiences flock to shows at Columbia County Performing Arts Center

The Columbia County Performing Arts Center drew more than 20,000 visitors in the last two months of 2023.

In pictures: Gold Star Family Day at Augusta University Jan. 13

By Mike Adams · 13 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Gold Star Family Day at Augusta University Jan. 13

The University of South Carolina Aiken Pacers traveled to the Christenberry Fieldhouse Saturday to take on the Augusta University Jaguars.

Pastor reflects on seeing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Augusta two weeks before King’s death

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Pastor reflects on seeing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Augusta two weeks before King’s death

The Rev. Rickey Dent, pastor of Keys Grove Baptist Church, spoke at the Congregation Children of Israel’s Shabbat Tzedek Jan. 12.

Westside hands Butler first region loss on Jan. 12

By Christopher Rickerson · 13 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Westside hands Butler first region loss on Jan. 12

After losing to Butler earlier in the season, Westside evened the score Friday.