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Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.

Knights swat Yellow Jackets on Sept. 25

By Cooper Brady · 25 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Knights swat Yellow Jackets on Sept. 25

The Evans High School Knights took the sting out of the Wayne County Yellow Jackets at home 42-6 on Friday, Sept. 25.

Second Annual Inspiring: Women Awards honors six on Sept. 24

By Staff Report · 25 Sep 2026 · 1

The second annual Inspiring: Women Awards were Sept. 24, 2025.

Demolition derby, professional rodeo to headline Western Carolina State Fair Oct. 16-25

By Staff Report · 24 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Demolition derby, professional rodeo to headline Western Carolina State Fair Oct. 16-25

The Western Carolina State Fair will be Oct. 16-25.

Sankofa Museum traveling exhibit coming to Aiken

By Staff Report · 24 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Sankofa Museum traveling exhibit coming to Aiken

As part of its Fourth Annual Unity Weekend Oct. 16-18, Umoja Village, in conjunction with the City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department will bring the nationally recognized traveling exhibit, The Sankofa Museum: America’s Story Through the Eyes of Its People, to the Center For African American History, Art, and Culture

Busby’s Heating & Air is expanding to Evans

By Staff Report · 24 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Busby’s Heating & Air is expanding to Evans

Busby’s Heating & Air is expanding into Columbia County with the opening of a new location in Evans.

No pancreas is no problem for Evans man training for IRONMAN

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on No pancreas is no problem for Evans man training for IRONMAN

Don Belisle is competing in his first IRONMAN event on Sunday.

Cursive writing wins awards for Richmond County students

By Staff Report · 23 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Cursive writing wins awards for Richmond County students

Nine Richmond County School System schools received the Georgia Department of Education’s John Hancock Award for their commitment to cursive writing instruction.

Sunday’s IRONMAN to affect Augusta and North Augusta traffic

By Staff Report · 23 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Sunday’s IRONMAN to affect Augusta and North Augusta traffic

If you’re out and about Sunday, you could encounter IRONMAN traffic. What routes are impacted?

2026 Angel Tree applications open Oct. 5; Salvation Army seeks warehouse space

By Staff Report · 22 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on 2026 Angel Tree applications open Oct. 5; Salvation Army seeks warehouse space

The Salvation Army of Augusta will open registration for its annual Angel Tree program at 9 a.m., Monday, Oct. 5.

Legendary musician’s Steinway piano to be in Augusta next month

By Staff Report · 22 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Legendary musician’s Steinway piano to be in Augusta next month

The legendary Steinway & Sons Model D Cliburn Piano, CD 375, will arrive at Turner’s Keyboards in Augusta to be featured in special performances and public playing opportunities.

Arts in the Heart of Augusta announces award winners

By Staff Report · 21 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Arts in the Heart of Augusta announces award winners

More than 45,000 people attended the Arts in the Heart of Augusta Sept. 18-20.

Tuesday’s Music Live opens Sept. 22 at Saint Paul’s

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Tuesday’s Music Live opens Sept. 22 at Saint Paul’s

Tuesday’s Music Live has been a staple of downtown for 38 years.