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

Grassroots initiative addresses hunger in Augusta

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on Grassroots initiative addresses hunger in Augusta

The second in a series of meetings will be held to find ways to further combat hunger in Augusta.

Arts Council receives grant for crosswalk art

By Staff Report · 09 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on Arts Council receives grant for crosswalk art

A grant will allow for a crosswalk project in a dangerous intersection on Augusta’s east side.

Naked Epicurean: Winning Super Bowl party dishes

By Ann Beth Strelec · 09 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on Naked Epicurean: Winning Super Bowl party dishes

Need some ideas for your Super Bowl bash? Never fear, Naked Epicurean has nosh ideas sprinkled with cocktails that are sure to score.

Entrepreneur highlights Augusta’s ‘magic’ on tours

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on Entrepreneur highlights Augusta’s ‘magic’ on tours

Michael Wolff sees Augusta through a magical lens.

Welding students create a water wheel at local restaurant

By Special To Augusta Good News · 08 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on Welding students create a water wheel at local restaurant

Strom Thurmond Career and Technology Center students recently created an aluminum water wheel for a local restaurant.

Ramblin’s Roads: Grammy Awards featured songwriters with local ties

By Don "Ramblin'" Rhodes · 07 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on Ramblin’s Roads: Grammy Awards featured songwriters with local ties

Columnist Don Rhodes highlights the local ties to the recent Grammy Awards.

4P Studios marks its eighth anniversary with exhibition and reception

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on 4P Studios marks its eighth anniversary with exhibition and reception

4P Studios marked its eighth anniversary Feb. 2 and a special event will be Feb. 12.

Winter Nocturne returns to the University of South Carolina Aiken

By Staff Report · 07 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on Winter Nocturne returns to the University of South Carolina Aiken

The annual Winter Nocturne will be held Thursday at the University of South Carolina Aiken Etherredge Center.

Aiken candy shop collecting Valentines for older adults

By Staff Report · 06 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on Aiken candy shop collecting Valentines for older adults

An Aiken candy shop is collecting Valentine’s for adults in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

The Weekender: Edisto Beach

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on The Weekender: Edisto Beach

In Charmain Z. Brackett’s first installment of The Weekender column series, she traveled to Edisto Beach, S.C.

Golden Harvest Food Bank reaches milestone of 300 million meals served

By Staff Report · 06 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on Golden Harvest Food Bank reaches milestone of 300 million meals served

The Golden Harvest Food Bank recently hit a major milestone.

Augusta’s Irish get ready for St. Patrick’s Day at annual ball

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta’s Irish get ready for St. Patrick’s Day at annual ball

The Grand Marshal Ball kicks off the festivities surrounding St. Patrick’s Day in Augusta.