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In pictures: Lady Jackets head to lower state playoffs after Feb. 23 win

By Mike Adams · 24 Feb 2026 · 0

North Augusta’s Lady Yellow Jackets defeated Gray Collegiate 62-28 Monday to secure a spot in the Lower State final Friday in Florence.

In pictures: North Augusta defeats Crestwood Feb. 21

By Mike Adams · 21 Feb 2026 · 0

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

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Feb 2026 · 0

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.

Metress wins 600th career game as Jags beat Clayton State Feb. 18

By Special To Augusta Good News · 18 Feb 2026 · 0

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

By Christopher Rickerson · 18 Feb 2026 · 0

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

By Mike Adams · 17 Feb 2026 · 0

Scenes from North Augusta’s victory over Hartsville Feb. 17.

GreenJackets announce coaching staff for 2026 season; Brad Stoll new manager

By Special To Augusta Good News · 15 Feb 2026 · 0

The Augusta GreenJackets, in conjunction with the Atlanta Braves, announced the coaching staff for the upcoming 2026 season. 

Jaguars outpace Pacers for Valentine’s Day victory

By Special To Augusta Good News · 14 Feb 2026 · 0

Augusta University passed rival USC Aiken, 80-74, Saturday afternoon at The Convocation Center.

Lady Jags beat cross river rival on Valentine’s Day

By Special To Augusta Good News · 14 Feb 2026 · 0

The Augusta University women’s basketball team outscored rival USC Aiken 10-2 in overtime to earn a 61-53 Peach Belt Conference win Saturday afternoon at The USCA Convocation Center.

Butler grabs second straight region title Feb. 13

By Christopher Rickerson · 14 Feb 2026 · 0

The Butler boys’ basketball team won their second consecutive AA Region 4 Championships on their home court on Friday, Feb. 13. 

Josey girls record second straight region title on 19-game win streak

By Christopher Rickerson · 14 Feb 2026 · 0

Josey girls’ basketball teams won their second consecutive AA Region 4 Championships at Butler High School on Friday, Feb. 13. 

Augusta Stars bring home medals from Special Olympic state games

By Staff Report · 11 Feb 2026 · 0

The Augusta Stars culminated their 30th anniversary year with a slew of medals at the Special Olympics Georgia Winter Games 2026 Jan. 30-31 in Cobb County.

Augusta rowers earn national titles at indoor championships Feb. 7

By Staff Report · 09 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Augusta rowers earn national titles at indoor championships Feb. 7

Augusta Rowing Club brought home national titles on Feb. 7 at the USRowing Indoor Championships,

In pictures: Stuff the Stadium night at sets record as Jags lose on Feb. 4

By Christopher Rickerson · 05 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: Stuff the Stadium night at sets record as Jags lose on Feb. 4

Augusta University Men’s basketball hosted their annual Stuff the Stadium game at Christenberry Fieldhouse on Wednesday, Feb. 4.