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

Richmond County’s pathways graduation rate surpasses state rate

By Staff Report · 23 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Richmond County’s pathways graduation rate surpasses state rate

The 2023 Richmond County School System pathway completers graduation rate in Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE), Advanced Academic, World Language, and Fine Arts pathways has surpassed the state rate, according to data released last week.

Inspire Studios to perform ‘Shrek the Musical JR’

By Staff Report · 22 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Inspire Studios to perform ‘Shrek the Musical JR’

Inspire Studios will present “Shrek the Musical Jr.” at the Kroc Center.

Augusta Craft Beer Festival returns for seventh year at SRP Park on April 27

By Staff Report · 22 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta Craft Beer Festival returns for seventh year at SRP Park on April 27

The Seventh Annual Augusta Craft Beer Festival will be at SRP Park April 27.

Master Automotive supports Augusta Tech’s new automotive institute

By Staff Report · 22 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Master Automotive supports Augusta Tech’s new automotive institute

Master Automotive has pledged $500,000 to support the Automotive Institute at Augusta Technical College.

Featured photo for April 21, 2024

By Mike Adams · 21 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Featured photo for April 21, 2024

Featured image by Mike Adams

GreenJackets win in rain-shortened contest April 21

By Special To Augusta Good News · 21 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on GreenJackets win in rain-shortened contest April 21

Rain shortened Sunday’s GreenJackets-Mudcats’ game.

close up photo of a molting insect

Column: The Song of the Cicadas

By The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor · 21 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Column: The Song of the Cicadas

The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor reflects on the song of the cicada.

Ramblin’s Roads: From the vault: Augusta’s ties to baseball hall of famer

By Don "Ramblin'" Rhodes · 21 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Ramblin’s Roads: From the vault: Augusta’s ties to baseball hall of famer

From the archives, Don Rhodes wrote about a baseball hall of famer with ties to Augusta.

Jackets’ season high 13 hits not enough April 20

By Staff Report · 21 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Jackets’ season high 13 hits not enough April 20

Despite 13 hits, the Augusta GreenJackets dropped their game on April 20.

Curryton Magnolia highlight of upcoming historical society meeting

By Special To Augusta Good News · 21 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Curryton Magnolia highlight of upcoming historical society meeting

The Curryton Magnolia will be a highlight of the April 28 Edgefield County Historical Society meeting.

In pictures: Mural project opening day April 20

By Mike Adams · 20 Apr 2024 · 1

Scenes from Saturday’s opening day of Freedom Pedestrian Bridge Mural Project that will culminate with a festival April 27.

Forbidden romances, mistaken identities and classic music make up ‘Hello! My Baby’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Forbidden romances, mistaken identities and classic music make up ‘Hello! My Baby’

Musical Theatre Workshops has three productions coming up starting with “Hello! My Baby” on April 26-27. The following weekend sees “Junie B. Jones” and “A Year with Frog and Toad Kids.”