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

AirCare hangar dedicated Thursday

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on AirCare hangar dedicated Thursday

AirCare One has a new home at Augusta Regional Airport as officials dedicated a new hangar Feb. 23.

Golden Harvest breaks ground on new construction project

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on Golden Harvest breaks ground on new construction project

Golden Harvest Food Bank broke ground on the second phase of its renovation project to its Commerce Drive location.

Emergency preparedness events planned for people with disabilities

By Staff Report · 23 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on Emergency preparedness events planned for people with disabilities

People with disabilities and their families are invited to emergency preparedness events in Augusta Feb. 28.

Bulldog 100 Awardees include Augusta area businesses

By Staff Report · 22 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on Bulldog 100 Awardees include Augusta area businesses

Four area businesses were honored Feb. 18 as part of the Bulldog 100.

Augusta native wins film award

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Feb 2023 · 1

Shandrea Evans’ short film about a homesick woman’s relationship with a great-aunt recently received an award at a Los Angeles film festival.

Quilts provide comfort and healing for veterans

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on Quilts provide comfort and healing for veterans

The local Quilts of Valor group marks 10 years of making quilts for veterans in 2023.

Graphic novelist realizes longtime dream

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on Graphic novelist realizes longtime dream

Jeremy Mace had his initial idea for a graphic novel two decades ago. Saving Mister Creep was released in December 2022.

Volunteers spruce up historical marker for Presidents Day

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Feb 2023 · 2

A marker commemorating the nation’s first president’s visit to Augusta in 1791 received some sprucing up Sunday.

Bullets and Bandaids provides unique art experience

By Staff Report · 19 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on Bullets and Bandaids provides unique art experience

Bullets and Bandaids Volume 4 “The Next Step” tour will be at Sacred Heart Cultural Center Feb. 22 and 23.

About Town With Francie – Dave Mercer 

By Francie Klopotic · 19 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on About Town With Francie – Dave Mercer 

Columnist Francie Klopotic highlights a recent night at the Evans’ Mellow Mushroom listening to the music of Dave “Muz” Mercer.

Photojournalism: Savannah River Brewing Co.’s Highland Games

By Mike Adams · 18 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on Photojournalism: Savannah River Brewing Co.’s Highland Games

The Savannah River Brewing Co.’s Highland Games were Feb. 18. View Mike Adams’ photos from the event.

Performance will serve as send-off to theater conference

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on Performance will serve as send-off to theater conference

The Augusta Junior Players present their award-winning performance of Sister Act Jr. on Feb. 28 before heading to the Southeastern Theatre Conference.