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Plunge into nostalgia at two arcades heading to Aiken and Evans

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 20 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Plunge into nostalgia at two arcades heading to Aiken and Evans

Two new arcades featuring retro games and pinball machines are set to open in the area.

Aquinas ends an era as football season opens

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Aquinas ends an era as football season opens

Aquinas High School played its final game in its current stadium Aug. 18.

Yellow Jackets halt Knights in 2023 season opener

By Christopher Rickerson · 19 Aug 2023 · 1

North Augusta defeated Evans 14-7 in the season opener Aug. 18.

United Way of CSRA combines kickoff with day of service

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on United Way of CSRA combines kickoff with day of service

The United Way of the CSRA wants to raise $2.5 million to fund 40 programs in 27 area non-profits.

Augusta celebrates Wycliffe Gordon Day Aug. 17

By Rakiyah Lenon · 18 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta celebrates Wycliffe Gordon Day Aug. 17

Aug. 17 was proclaimed as Wycliffe Gordon Day in 2007, and the musician gave a performance at Augusta University this year to mark it.

Food column: Helms College students serve up pizza with a multi-national flair

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 16 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Food column: Helms College students serve up pizza with a multi-national flair

Correspondent Ron Baxley Jr. sampled some of Edgar’s Grille’s pizza. Helm College students have been coming up with their own variations on a favorite food.

Augusta pitchers walk 12 in Aug. 15 loss to Fredericksburg Nationals

By Special To Augusta Good News · 15 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta pitchers walk 12 in Aug. 15 loss to Fredericksburg Nationals

The Augusta GreenJackets lost 13-5 to the Fredercksburg Nationals Aug. 15.

Paramedic program receives national accreditation

By Special To Augusta Good News · 15 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Paramedic program receives national accreditation

Aiken Technical College’s Emergency Medical Services Paramedic program has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

Border Bash celebrates 30th anniversary Sept. 15

By Special To Augusta Good News · 15 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Border Bash celebrates 30th anniversary Sept. 15

Border Bash returns Sept. 15 at SRP Park.

Teen returns to active life after osteosarcoma surgery

By Special To Augusta Good News · 14 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Teen returns to active life after osteosarcoma surgery

Forearm pain led to a cancer diagnosis, but an Aquinas High School student is back on track after chemotherapy and surgery to remove his ulna and replace with a cadaver bone.

GreenJackets win third straight over Red Sox Aug. 13

By Special To Augusta Good News · 13 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on GreenJackets win third straight over Red Sox Aug. 13

The Augusta GreenJackets defeated the Salem Red Sox 5-3.

Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Technology Night Announced at GreenJackets’ game

By Special To Augusta Good News · 13 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Technology Night Announced at GreenJackets’ game

he Third Annual Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Technology Night at SRP Park Friday, Aug. 25