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

Hephzibah blanks Butler 40-0

By William Reyes · 03 Oct 2026 · Comments Off on Hephzibah blanks Butler 40-0

The Hephzibah Rebels improved to 5-1 after Friday’s rout of Butler.

In pictures: Aiken buzzes by Midland Valley 42-41

By Mike Adams · 02 Oct 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: Aiken buzzes by Midland Valley 42-41

Aiken edged Midland Valley 42-41 Friday.

In pictures: Augusta Greek Fest

By Leonard Porkchop Zimmerman · 02 Oct 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: Augusta Greek Fest

Scenes from the Augusta Greek Fest.

Inspiring Women Awards: Regan Braddix

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Oct 2026 · Comments Off on Inspiring Women Awards: Regan Braddix

Faith has always seen Regan Braiddx through.

Walkers, runners and cyclists to raise money for cancer research on Oct. 4 PaceDay

By Staff Report · 02 Oct 2026 · Comments Off on Walkers, runners and cyclists to raise money for cancer research on Oct. 4 PaceDay

PaceDay to raise money for cancer research is Oct. 4.

Grovetown Elementary School teacher named Columbia County Teacher of the Year

By Staff Report · 01 Oct 2026 · Comments Off on Grovetown Elementary School teacher named Columbia County Teacher of the Year

Heather Cottingham was named Columbia County Teacher of the Year.

Million dollar grant to help Goodwill of Middle Georgia and the CSRA expand skilled trades training

By Staff Report · 01 Oct 2026 · Comments Off on Million dollar grant to help Goodwill of Middle Georgia and the CSRA expand skilled trades training

A $1 million grant will help Goodwill of Middle Georgia and the CSRA expand its established HVAC/R diploma program in Macon and Augusta and expand of the existing Electrician Technician program at the Helms College Augusta campus.

Biscuit Belly owners are one step closer to home with new Evans restaurant

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Oct 2026 · Comments Off on Biscuit Belly owners are one step closer to home with new Evans restaurant

Lauren and Chad Coulter are from the Athens area and will open their Biscuit Belly restaurant in Evans Oct. 6. .

Inspiring Women Awards: Amy Dotson

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Oct 2026 · 1

Adaptive sports and an accessible van have given Amy Dotson her life back after an MS diagnosis.

Food bank kicks off 34th annual Spooky to Be Hungry drive Oct. 1

By Staff Report · 01 Oct 2026 · Comments Off on Food bank kicks off 34th annual Spooky to Be Hungry drive Oct. 1

 A longtime CSRA tradition returns this October as Golden Harvest Food Bank kicks off its 34th annual It’s Spooky To Be Hungry® food and funds drive..

Partnership project supports replanting tree canopy lost to Hurricane Helene

By Staff Report · 30 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Partnership project supports replanting tree canopy lost to Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene devastated Augusta’s tree canopy. The Grow Back Project is a tool to help reforest the area.

Inspiring Women Awards: Cheryl Beard

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Inspiring Women Awards: Cheryl Beard

Carrying on her mother’s legacy is an honor for one local woman.