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Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.
Wrightsboro Road Goodwill grand reopening set for July 30
After transitioning to a donation only center earlier this year, the Wrightsboro Road Goodwill Retail Training Store and Donation Center is celebrating grand reopening on July 30.
Broad Street business district construction should be complete by the end of 2026
Construction in downtown Augusta’s Broad Street business district should be finished by the end of 2026.
Holton spins gem as GreenJackets avoid sweep with July 19 win
Carter Holton turned in the best start of his professional career, spinning six scoreless innings while allowing just two hits as the Augusta GreenJackets (14-10, 49-41) ended their losing streak on July 19.
Icon painting class studies church art form
An upcoming iconography class at St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church will allow participants to delve into a traditional Christian art form.
Sloppy fourth inning leads Augusta to July 18 loss in Fayetteville
Adiel Melendez and Carter Lovasz combined for four hitless innings in relief, but the Augusta GreenJackets (13-10, 48-41) came up short in a late comeback attempt as they stranded the tying run at third in the ninth to hand the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (12-10, 44-43) a 4-3 win July 18
In pictures: Lakeside student tackles Helene damage for Eagle project
Ben Donsbach and friends spent July 18 cleaning up the Stevens Creek Elementary School Nature Fitness Trail.
Augusta held to two hits in first game after All-Star break
The Augusta GreenJackets (13-9, 48-40) were held hitless with men in scoring position, unable to capitalize on chances as they dropped the first of three games to the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (11-10, 43-43) by a final of 3-2 Friday night.
Five Alarm Firehouse Fest scheduled for July 18
Dave’s Hot Chicken is teaming up with the Augusta Fire Department from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday for Five Alarm Firehouse
Fest, a family-friendly community fundraiser at Dave’s new Augusta location, 1102 Trust Ave.
Augusta Canal cleanup scheduled for July 18
The Augusta Canoe & Kayak Club along with the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area plan a cleanup July 18 at the Augusta Canal Bulkhead Gates and the Lake Olmstead Trailhead parking lot..
Camp keeps kids heart strong
A former camper returned to Camp Strong Heart this summer to work as a counselor.
Column: Confessions of a former plant death doula
After years of unsuccessful gardening and houseplant tending, publisher Charmain Z. Brackett may have turned a corner.
