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GreenJackets’ offense silenced in Aug. 11 twin bill

By Special To Augusta Good News · 11 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on GreenJackets’ offense silenced in Aug. 11 twin bill

Playing their second doubleheader in three days, the GreenJackets combined for bad luck and absent offense to drop both games on the day.

Augusta Stars bring home medals from Special Olympics event Aug. 10

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta Stars bring home medals from Special Olympics event Aug. 10

Members of the Augusta Stars went after the gold at the Cherokee County Special Olympics Georgia Kayak Invitational at Lake Allatoona, Ga. on Aug. 10.

GreenJackets lose with costly error

By Special To Augusta Good News · 10 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on GreenJackets lose with costly error

The Augusta GreenJackets lost Saturday to Charleston.

Jackets end skid in split with RiverDogs

By Special To Augusta Good News · 10 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Jackets end skid in split with RiverDogs

The GreenJackets ended their franchise-record 14 game losing streak in dramatic fashion Friday, knocking off the first place Charleston RiverDogs in extra innings to take game one of a doubleheader on the road.

Column: Pigskin picks for the 2024 high school season

By Christopher Rickerson · 05 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Column: Pigskin picks for the 2024 high school season

Sportswriter Christopher Rickerson looks at his Top 10 matchups for the upcoming season.

GreenJackets drop 14th in a row on Aug. 4

By Special To Augusta Good News · 04 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on GreenJackets drop 14th in a row on Aug. 4

The Augusta GreenJackets fell to the Wood Ducks 4-0 Sunday.

Rain doesn’t stop Wood Ducks’ back-to-back shutout

By Special To Augusta Good News · 04 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Rain doesn’t stop Wood Ducks’ back-to-back shutout

The Ducks bested the GreenJackets again on Aug. 3.

GreenJackets end July as losing skid continues

By Special To Augusta Good News · 31 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on GreenJackets end July as losing skid continues

The Augusta GreenJackets losing streak continued against Down East on July 31.

Late rally falls flat in contest with Wood Ducks July 30

By Special To Augusta Good News · 30 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Late rally falls flat in contest with Wood Ducks July 30

The GreenJackets fall 9-5 Tuesday.

Birds’ bullpen bullies ‘Jackets for fifth straight victory

By Special To Augusta Good News · 28 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Birds’ bullpen bullies ‘Jackets for fifth straight victory

Myrtle Beach defeated Augusta GreenJackets Sunday.

In pictures: USA Cycling Masters and Junior Road National Championships

By Mike Adams · 28 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: USA Cycling Masters and Junior Road National Championships

Scenes from the USA Cycling Master and Juniors Road National Championships.

Jackets’ bats can’t keep up with birds in doubleheader

By Special To Augusta Good News · 28 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Jackets’ bats can’t keep up with birds in doubleheader

The Augusta GreenJackets dropped two games Saturday in Myrtle Beach.

A tale of two Olympics: brothers-in-law shared gold medal dreams

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on A tale of two Olympics: brothers-in-law shared gold medal dreams

Brothers-in-law Dacre Stoker and Michel Vaillancourt took different paths on their quests for Olympic gold.

Series of storms shortens seaside series for GreenJackets

By Special To Augusta Good News · 26 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Series of storms shortens seaside series for GreenJackets

Rains washed out the GreenJackets for the second straight day.