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

Students take part in healthy choices youth workshop

By Staff Report · 04 May 2025 · Comments Off on Students take part in healthy choices youth workshop

The Phi Chi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated hosted its second Annual Youth Workshop, themed “Healthy Choices, Strong Minds,” on April 26, 2025.

Sixth annual NOT’lanta Open held at Montclair Pickleball Courts May 1-4

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 May 2025 · Comments Off on Sixth annual NOT’lanta Open held at Montclair Pickleball Courts May 1-4

The Sixth Annual NOT’lanta Open was May 1-4 at the Montclair Pickleball Courts.

In pictures: Greek Festival May 3

By Mike Adams · 03 May 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Greek Festival May 3

Highlights from the Greek Festival May 3.

In pictures: Columbia County Public Safety and Preparedness Fair May 3

By Mike Adams · 03 May 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Columbia County Public Safety and Preparedness Fair May 3

Scenes from the Columbia County’s Annual Public Safety and Preparedness Fair Saturday.

Cannon Ballers steamroll GreenJackets May 2

By Special To Augusta Good News · 03 May 2025 · Comments Off on Cannon Ballers steamroll GreenJackets May 2

The Augusta GreenJackets’ woes at Atrium Health Ballpark continued Friday night, as Augusta lost 9-1 its fourth straight game of the series in Kannapolis.

Scholarship honoring Godfather of Soul launched on his 92nd birthday

By Staff Report · 03 May 2025 · Comments Off on Scholarship honoring Godfather of Soul launched on his 92nd birthday

A new scholarship honoring the legacy of James Brown launches ,May 3, the Godfather of Soul’s 92nd birthday.

Harlem passes Whitewater to advance to Elite Eight  

By Christopher Rickerson · 03 May 2025 · Comments Off on Harlem passes Whitewater to advance to Elite Eight  

The Bulldogs defeated the Wildcats 5-2 in the final game of a three-game series to advance to the third round of the Georgia High School Baseball State Playoffs on May 2.

In pictures: Wesleyan squashes Aquinas soccer playoff dream

By Christopher Rickerson · 03 May 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Wesleyan squashes Aquinas soccer playoff dream

Aquinas boys’ high school soccer team lost 5-1 against Wesleyan in the second round of the
Private Georgia High School State Playoffs on Friday, May 2.

Augustans celebrate historic preservation efforts at Cotton Ball

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 May 2025 · Comments Off on Augustans celebrate historic preservation efforts at Cotton Ball

Historic Augusta held its annual Cotton Ball May 1.

In pictures: Tacos and Tequila in Columbia County May 1

By Mike Adams · 01 May 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Tacos and Tequila in Columbia County May 1

Scenes from Taco and Tequilas May 1.

Sculpture trail ribbon cutting will be May 2

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 May 2025 · Comments Off on Sculpture trail ribbon cutting will be May 2

A ribbon cutting ceremony for 10 new sculptures in downtown Augusta is scheduled for Friday, May 2.

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May 5 golf tournament helps at-risk young men

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 May 2025 · Comments Off on May 5 golf tournament helps at-risk young men

The 32nd Annual Paul Anderson Golf Classic will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday at North Augusta’s River Golf Club.