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

By Special To Augusta Good News · 15 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on GreenJackets announce coaching staff for 2026 season; Brad Stoll new manager

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 · Comments Off on Jaguars outpace Pacers for Valentine’s Day victory

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 · Comments Off on Lady Jags beat cross river rival on Valentine’s Day

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 · Comments Off on Butler grabs second straight region title Feb. 13

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

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 · Comments Off on Augusta Stars bring home medals from Special Olympic state games

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. 

Harlem takes win on Senior Night Jan. 30

By Christopher Rickerson · 31 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Harlem takes win on Senior Night Jan. 30

Harlem High School boys’ basketball team defeated Hephzibah 55-45 at Senior Night on Friday, Jan. 30.

In pictures: North Augusta tops Aiken on Jan. 30

By Mike Adams · 30 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: North Augusta tops Aiken on Jan. 30

North Augusta defeated Aiken 66-50 on Friday.

Jags fall in tight game at Christenberry Jan. 28

By Special To Augusta Good News · 28 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Jags fall in tight game at Christenberry Jan. 28

USC Beaufort escaped Christenberry Fieldhouse with a 91-90 Peach Belt Conference win in front of 1,684 fans on Greek Night Jan. 28.

Lady Jags drop OT battle against conference foe on Jan. 28

By Special To Augusta Good News · 28 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Lady Jags drop OT battle against conference foe on Jan. 28

Augusta University’s women fell 82-70 to USC Beaufort in overtime Wednesday night at Christenberry Fieldhouse.

Lady Jags beat Flagler 68–52 Jan. 24

By Special To Augusta Good News · 24 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Lady Jags beat Flagler 68–52 Jan. 24

Augusta women’s basketball pulled away for a 68–52 Peach Belt Conference road win at Flagler on Saturday morning inside Flagler Gym.

Champion coach emphasizes hard work as he takes new role

By Christopher Rickerson · 24 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Champion coach emphasizes hard work as he takes new role

Former Westside basketball coach Jerry Hunter has four state titles under his belt and eyes more as he now leads Grovetown High School.