New musical sees James Brown through his daughter’s eyes

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Oct 2024 · 0 Comments

“Papa Didn’t Take No Mess” will be performed for three weekends in Decatur beginning Oct. 17.

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Guest Column: Practice feeling like you are on the other side of this

By Special To Augusta Good News · 15 Oct 2024 · 0

Tara Simkins is a lawyer turned life coach, facilitator and childhood cancer philanthropist. This is the fifth and final column in a series in which she shares some of the tools she developed when dealing with her son’s cancer journey. She hopes that they might help others coping with the mental and emotional aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Jones, Grissoms lead Lakeside to a 58-38 win over Effingham County Oct. 14

By David Bulla · 15 Oct 2024 · 0

Lakeside remains undefeated after Monday’s victory.

Richmond County school bus routes impacted as classes restart Oct. 16

By Staff Report · 14 Oct 2024 · 0

On Oct. 14, the Richmond County School System announced changes to school bus routes ahead of the Oct. 16 restart after Hurricane Helene.

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Guest Column: Taking action — small steps towards big changes

By Special To Augusta Good News · 14 Oct 2024 · 0

Tara Simkins is a lawyer turned life coach, facilitator and childhood cancer philanthropist. This is the fourth in a series of columns in which she shares some of the tools she developed when dealing with her son’s cancer journey. She hopes that they might help others coping with the mental and emotional aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Former Fort Eisenhower commanding general takes new role

By Special To Augusta Good News · 14 Oct 2024 · 0

Lt. Gen. Paul Stanton, who served as the commanding general of the Cyber Center of Excellence and Fort Eisenhower until August, recently took command of the Defense Information Systems Agency in Washington, D.C.

Column: Never say never – covering a hurricane

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Oct 2024 · 1

Publisher Charmain Z. Brackett writes about doing something she never thought she’d do – cover a hurricane.

ArtScape: Spooky art, puppets and an online auction

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Oct 2024 · 0

A Spooky Art Show and a puppet show at Le Chat Noir as well as 4P Studio’s online art auction are a few events scheduled for this week.

The Byllesby Center steps up after Hurricane Helene

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Oct 2024 · 0

The Byllesby Center opened in Harrisburg on Feb. 1. In the wake of Helene, it’s been helping people six days a week.

Guest column: The power of honoring your struggles

By Special To Augusta Good News · 13 Oct 2024 · 0

Tara Simkins is a lawyer turned life coach, facilitator and childhood cancer philanthropist. This is the third in a series of columns in which she shares some of the tools she developed when dealing with her son’s cancer journey. She hopes that they might help others coping with the mental and emotional aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Two annual cancer fundraisers see changes due to Helene

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Oct 2024 · 0

Hurricane Helene has prompted changes with two community cancer fundraisers – the Paceline ride and the annual Miracle Mile Walk.

Guest Column: How to find light even in the darkest of times

By Special To Augusta Good News · 12 Oct 2024 · 0

Tara Simkins is a lawyer turned life coach, facilitator and childhood cancer philanthropist. This is the second in a series of columns in which she shares some of the tools she developed when dealing with her son’s cancer journey. She hopes that they might help others coping with the mental and emotional aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Aquinas battles to earn 12-7 region win over Harlem

By Christopher Rickerson · 12 Oct 2024 · 0

Aquinas topped Harlem Friday on Bulldogs’ turf.