The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor

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

Sand Hills Summer Youth Program to offer arts, financial literacy and athletics to middle schoolers

By Staff Report · 09 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on Sand Hills Summer Youth Program to offer arts, financial literacy and athletics to middle schoolers

A camp for middle schoolers features a variety of arts as well as financial literacy and athletics.

Master of puppetry to share knowledge at unique camp

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Jun 2023 · 1

Ben Snead, longtime puppeteer in the Augusta area, hopes to pass on his knowledge of the craft through a puppetry camp at Le Chat Noir.

Pelicans eviscerate GreenJackets to win seventh straight June 8

By Special To Augusta Good News · 08 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on Pelicans eviscerate GreenJackets to win seventh straight June 8

The Augusta GreenJackets lost to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans June 8.

Buona Caffe enjoys ‘happily caffeinated’ anniversary

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on Buona Caffe enjoys ‘happily caffeinated’ anniversary

Buona Caffe marks its 10 anniversary at 1858 Central Avenue with an art exhibition and reception June 13.

Peace, Love and James Brown: New mural goes up in downtown Augusta

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on Peace, Love and James Brown: New mural goes up in downtown Augusta

A new mural is going up in downtown Augusta – the artists are a group of area teens.

Ramblin’s Roads: Tina Turner sang in Augusta in 1987. Were you there? Don Rhodes was.

By Don "Ramblin'" Rhodes · 07 Jun 2023 · 2

It was one of the best concerts Don Rhodes had ever seen. Were you there when Tina Turner rocked the Civic Center?

Freaky Friday: The Musical brings message of empathy

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on Freaky Friday: The Musical brings message of empathy

A mom and her teen daughter swap places in Freaky Friday: The Musical June 15-17.

Vintage Ooollee owner to retire; costume shop has new owner

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Jun 2023 · 2

As Caren Bricker, better known to Augustans as Ooollee, plans to retire, she’s selling the costume shop to a former employee who has a soft spot in her heart for the business.

Columbia County Racquet Center open for public play

By Staff Report · 05 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on Columbia County Racquet Center open for public play

The Columbia County Racquet Center, formerly Petersburg Racquet Club, is open for public play.

Benefit concert should be memorable event

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on Benefit concert should be memorable event

Scheduled for June 12, Rob Foster and Friends’ Musical Memories for Alzheimer’s will feature multiple performances including ones by the Brownstown Gritty and SoulTown Horns.

June 10 block party to celebrate crosswalk murals

By Staff Report · 04 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on June 10 block party to celebrate crosswalk murals

A June 10 block party will celebrate the completion of three sidewalk murals at the intersection of East Boundary and Telfair Street.

Augusta on Display gives opportunity to learn about city’s services

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta on Display gives opportunity to learn about city’s services

Augusta On Display allowed Richmond County residents to learn more about their government services on June 3 at Julian Smith Casino.