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Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.
New neighborhood opens at Fort Gordon
PFC Chance and Stacie Maldonado are the first residents of a new neighborhood on Fort Gordon.
In pictures: Lakeside High School graduation 2026
Lakeside High School’s graduation ceremony was Wednesday at Evans Towne Center Park.
U.S. Senior Men’s National Soccer team to train in North Augusta before Senior World Cup
The U.S. Men’s Senior National Team (Over-40) will host a final training camp in preparation for the 18th Senior’s World Cup at North Augusta Riverview Park May 22-27.
Golden Harvest Food Bank seeks community assistance
The Golden Harvest Food Bank issued an urgent call to the community May 20 as the organization navigates one of its most significant supply challenges to date, arriving at a moment when food insecurity across its 24-county service area remains persistently high.
Aiven Cabral dominates as Augusta beats Columbia May 19
Aiven Cabral worked six scoreless innings for the second outing in a row, allowing just one hit as he silenced the Columbia Fireflies in an 8-1 win for the GreenJackets Tuesday night.
SRP Affinity Debit Card program proves a nickel can go a long way
On May 18, SRP Federal Credit Union officials celebrated $3 million worth of nickels going back into local school systems.
Free Sand Hills youth program in ninth year
The Sand Hills Community Center Summer Youth Program marks its ninth year beginning June 1.
Ridge Road campground to reopen May 20 after Hurricane Helene restoration
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Savannah District, is reopening Ridge Road Campground Wednesday, May 20, marking the final campground to be restored and reopened at Clark’s Hill Lake since Hurricane Helene hit in September 2024.
Olsavsky’s homer hands Jackets series win
Joe Olsavsky broke a late tie with his first home run of the year, igniting a three-run seventh that propelled the GreenJackets to a 7-4 win over the Myrtle Beach Pelicans on May 17.
In pictures: NOT’Lanta Open 2026
The annual NOT’Lanta Open was May 15-17, 2026 at Augusta’s Montclair pickleball courts.
Blue Star Marker unveiled at Pendleton King Park on May 16
On May 16, to mark Armed Forces Day, members of Pine Needle Garden Club, Garden Clubs of Georgia and the Pendleton King Park Foundation gathered to unveil and dedicate a Blue Star Marker.
