The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor
Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.
Guest column: Why Paine College is necessary today
Paine College president Lester McCorn highlights the importance of Paine College in Augusta in this column.
Former AU art professor to talk about current exhibition at CANDL Fine Art
Janice Williams Whiting will give an artist’s talk on Aug. 22 at CANDLE Fine Art.
Jackets and RiverDogs split doubleheader
After allowing four unanswered runs for a frustrating loss in game one of Saturday’s doubleheader, the Augusta GreenJackets (24-21, 59-52) tossed a combined seven-inning shutout in game two to split the day against the Charleston RiverDogs (26-21, 63-50).
In pictures: Garden City Open Tennis Tournament
Photos from Saturday’s competition at the Garden City Open Tennis Tournament.
PaceDay changes location for 2026
Construction in downtown Augusta is forcing another event to relocate for this year.
Polo passes 100 punchouts as ‘Jackets pounce on ‘Dogs on Aug. 13
Davis Polo became the first GreenJacket in four seasons to surpass 100 strikeouts,
Pigskin preview 2026: Veteran players stoke Hephzibah’s hopes for this season
Hephzibah has several returning starters this season.
Community Foundation launches 2027 grants campaign
The Community Foundation for the CSRA officially launched its 2027 Community Grants Campaign on Aug. 12 by announcing a goal to grant $1 million to expand support for local nonprofits and strengthen the future of philanthropy across the six-county CSRA.
Palmetto Citizens to hold ribbon cuttings in Waynesboro and Hephizbah
Palmetto Citizens officially opened its branches in Waynesboro, Sardis, Gibson and Hephzibah on Aug. 3 and grand opening celebrations are planned for Waynesboro at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24, and Hephizbah at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Augusta members participated in D.C. Youth Summit
A group of teens from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta (BGCGA) traveled to Washington, D.C., in July to participate in the Summit for America’s Youth, where they joined young leaders from across the country to strengthen their leadership skills and advocate for solutions to teen violence.
Augusta man pens 100 books
A 93 year-old Augustan recently published what he said is his final book. He’s written more than 100 books.
New drug offers hope to patients with pancreatic cancer
A new type of drug offers hope to people with pancreatic cancer and is being used to treat patients within the Piedmont Hospital system.
