Capitol Beat News Service
Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.
Georgia teacher planning period bill passes
Georgia lawmakers voted March 29 to give teachers a daily planning period to avert teacher burnout.
MCG Center for Healthy Aging, Hess honored with Golden Helix Awards
The dean of the Medical College of Georgia and the Center for Healthy Aging received The Center for Global Health Innovation’s Office of Life Sciences and Digital Health 25th annual Golden Helix Awards March 29 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta.
Golf week brings concerts and special events
Here are a few of the events scheduled in Augusta while golf is in town.
Golfers improve their game with the help of Aiken physical therapist
An Aiken physical therapist helps golfers improve their game while safeguarding themselves from injury.
Ramblin’s Roads: Georgia’s Chinese history to be recognized with first-ever marker
Don Rhodes’ column highlights an upcoming program to honor Augusta’s Chinese community.
VA Augusta Fisher House provides safe stay for families of veterans
The Fisher House is a home away from home for military and veterans’ family members while their loved one is receiving medical care.
Back-to-back events held March 25 at Augusta Common
Rain didn’t deter people from visiting the Augusta Common March 25 for back-to-back events.
About Town with Francie – Breaking the Barriers
Columnist Francie Klopotic attended a March 25 art exhibition reception.
The Weekender: Waterfalls, frost and cabbage patches in North Georgia
The Weekender visits the mountains of North Georgia during the last weekend of winter.
Jessye Norman students create short spy flick
FISHMAN: Agent H2O is a spy flick created by area middle school students at Jessye Norman School of the Arts.
Special Olympians celebrate sports and friendships
Special Olympians competed in the annual spring games at Lakeside Park March 24.