Staff Report
Richmond County 4-H students bring home top awards Feb. 21
On Saturday, Feb. 21, 75 Richmond County fourth through sixth graders competed at 4-H’s District Project Achievement at Rock Eagle 4-H Center.
Nursing sorority hosts 15th Annual Heart Truth Seminar
Phi Chi Chapter, Incorporated of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated “Nursing Sorority”, hosted its 15th Annual Heart Truth Seminar on Feb. 7 at Good Shepherd Baptist Church.
In pictures: North Augusta defeats Crestwood Feb. 21
North Augusta defeated Crestwood 71-61. the second round of the AAAA SCHSL State Championship at North Augusta High School Feb. 21, 2026.
In pictures: 2026 Homecoming at Augusta University
Augusta University swept Saturday’s games over Middle Georgia with the women winning 69-44 and the men posting a 91-71 victory at Christenberry Fieldhouse.
Jewish food with a Southern flair highlights Feb. 22 program
On Feb. 22, the Augusta Jewish Museum will present Rachel Gordin Barnett and Lyssa Kligman Harvey, the authors of “Kugels & Collard”. They will lead a discussion exploring how recipes, photographs and personal memories reveal generations of tradition, identity and cultural exchange at the Southern Jewish table.
Georgia could get new official state flower
A proposal at the Georgia Capitol would replace Georgia’s official state flower, the Cherokee rose (Rosa laevigata), with the sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) and permanently designate April as Georgia Native Plant Month.
Two area veterans selected for posters for national disabled veteran sporting events
Two local disabled veterans appear on posters promoting national disabled veteran sporting events this year.
Singer embarks on new direction with Feb. 28 concert
On Feb. 28, Jamal Moore will be back home to celebrate new beginnings as he performs his first solo concert in the Augusta area in eight years. “Full Circle: A Homecoming Celebration” will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Hardin Auditorium.
Metress wins 600th career game as Jags beat Clayton State Feb. 18
Augusta University head coach Dip Metress picked up the 600th victory of his career Wednesday night as Augusta men’s basketball defeated Clayton State, 82-60.
Junior shines in Harlem basketball playoff win Feb. 17
Ty Shine scored 35 points in Harlem’s 81-60 win over Howard in the AAA Region 4 Quarterfinals on Tuesday, Feb.17, 2026.
In pictures: North Augusta beats Hartsville in the first round of the 2026 playoffs
Scenes from North Augusta’s victory over Hartsville Feb. 17.
Faith Column: What are you giving up for Lent?
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on Feb. 18. The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor shares her thoughts on what she’s giving up this year.
