Charmain Z. Brackett

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

GreenJackets take no-hitter into ninth April 20

By Special To Augusta Good News · 20 Apr 2025 · 0

The Myrtle Beach Pelicans did not muster a hit until the ninth inning, as a trio of GreenJacket pitchers held the offense completely at bay en route to a 4-1 win on Easter Sunday at SRP Park.

Free head and neck cancer screenings scheduled for April 25

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Apr 2025 · 0

Free screenings for head an neck cancer will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 25.

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Column: The Fragrance of Easter

By The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor · 20 Apr 2025 · 0

In her Easter column, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor highlights the importance a faith community at Easter and all year long.

Offense in full bloom as Azaleas beat Myrtle Beach 9-1

By Special To Augusta Good News · 19 Apr 2025 · 0

The Augusta Azaleas received a fitting sendoff in their debut weekend, as the home team clubbed a pair of huge home runs that highlighted a 9-1 victory over Myrtle Beach at SRP Park.

In pictures: Jag Jam 2025

By Mike Adams · 19 Apr 2025 · 0

Scenes from Saturday’s Jag Jam.

‘The Great Gatsby’ mixes Broadway and ballet

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Apr 2025 · 0

The World Ballet Company brings “The Great Gatsby” to the Miller Theater on April 26.

Augusta Azaleas wither in April 18 debut

By Special To Augusta Good News · 18 Apr 2025 · 0

Augusta fell to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans 2-0 in two hours and four minutes, the team’s fastest game of the year

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Job fairs scheduled for April 21-22

By Staff Report · 18 Apr 2025 · 0

Augusta Technical College and the Columbia County School District have job fairs coming up next week.

Sacred Heart Garden Festival returns April 25-26

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Apr 2025 · 0

The Sacred Heart Garden Festival is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 25-26.

North Augustans celebrate Third Thursday on April 17

By Mike Adams and Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Apr 2025 · 0

North Augustans celebrated Third Thursday on April 17.

Five area schools receive Military Flagship School Awards

By Staff Report · 17 Apr 2025 · 0

Five Richmond and Columbia County schools were among 25 in the state named as Georgia Department of Education 2024-2025 Military Flagship School Award winners.

Area musicians set for Jag Jam Saturday

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Apr 2025 · 0

The Jag Jam will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at Augusta University.