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

‘Dracula’ author has blood connection to Aiken

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on ‘Dracula’ author has blood connection to Aiken

Vampires live in Dacre Stoker’s family tree.

Symphony conductor celebrates American citizenship with USA-flavored season

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Symphony conductor celebrates American citizenship with USA-flavored season

The Augusta Symphony’s 2023-2024 season features an American flavor.

‘Beauty and the Beast’ brings magical story of redeeming love

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on ‘Beauty and the Beast’ brings magical story of redeeming love

Augusta Ballet will present the classic story of Beauty and the Beast to open its 2023-2024 season.

Arts in the Heart of Augusta returns Sept. 15-17

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Arts in the Heart of Augusta returns Sept. 15-17

Live performances, arts vendors and international food are all part of Arts in the Heart of Augusta.

Conference fulfills mother’s dream; opens door for future

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Conference fulfills mother’s dream; opens door for future

Holding a conference to shine a spotlight on a rare blood disorder foundation was a dream of its founder who died in 2019.

September brings Days of Awe

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on September brings Days of Awe

The Jewish High Holy Days begin with Rosh Hashanah on Sept. 15.

Homeless center faces looming deadline

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 10 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Homeless center faces looming deadline

The Garden City Rescue Mission and Life Development Center needs to raise about $160,000 by Sept. 15 to keep its Fenwick Street home.

GreenJackets post shutout win in final game of season

By Special To Augusta Good News · 10 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on GreenJackets post shutout win in final game of season

The GreenJackets ended the season with a win, shutting out the Wood Ducks 8-0.

GreenJackets wins second straight over Wood Ducks Sept. 9

By Special To Augusta Good News · 10 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on GreenJackets wins second straight over Wood Ducks Sept. 9

The GreenJackets head into Sunday’s final game of the 2023 season after a Saturday win.

More menopause training needed in OB/Gyn residency programs

By Special To Augusta Good News · 10 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on More menopause training needed in OB/Gyn residency programs

Dr. Jennifer Allen became certified as a menopause practitioner from the North American Menopause Society — one of only four in Augusta and the surrounding area.

In pictures: A purr-fect show at Riverview Park

By Mike Adams · 09 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on In pictures: A purr-fect show at Riverview Park

Photos from Saturday’s opening day of the Cattyshack Cats’ The International Cat Association Cat Show at Riverview Park.

Augusta native to screen most ‘impactful’ film of career at Miller Theater

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta native to screen most ‘impactful’ film of career at Miller Theater

Maurice Johnson, a Glenn Hills High School graduate, has made his career in film and TV. His latest film screens Sept. 9 a the Miller Theater.