Charmain Z. Brackett
Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.
New facility dog is on the job at children’s hospital
A two-year-old golden retriever/labradoodle is the newest addition to Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia’s facility dog team.
Organization builds bridge for people aging out of foster care
Bridge Builder Communities works to ensure that when foster youth reach adulthood, they are not left to navigate housing, employment, education and behavioral health needs alone.
Aiken choir to perform at Carnegie Hall Jan. 19
Aiken’s St. John’s Methodist Church Chancel Choir will be part of 250 mass choir performing Sir Karl Jenkins’ “Stabat Mater” at Carnegie Hall Jan. 19.
Polar Plunge raises money for Burke County YMCA
The Polar Plunge raised money for Burke County YMCA on Jan. 17, 2026.
In pictures: CSRA Brick Con 2026
Scenes from the CSRA Brick Con Jan. 17, 2026 at Lakemont Presbyterian Church.
Ribbon cut on new Judith Simon Butler Theatre
On Jan. 16, an overflow crowd packed the lobby of the 142-seat Judith Simon Butler Theatre as students, alumni, community leaders and board members spoke about the impact of the theater and its programs.
Josey girls win 10th straight, edging Thomson 47-44 Jan. 16
Josey’s girls’ basketball team defeated Thomson 47-44 on Friday, Jan. 16.
Goodwill of Middle Georgia and the CSRA Celebrates Founder’s Week Jan. 18-24
Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA will celebrate its founder, the Rev. Edgar H, Helms, with birthday cake and sales during the week of Jan.18-24.
Community Foundation announces record amount of grants
On Thursday, the Community Foundation of the CSRA announced the funding of grants of more than $735,000 to support 59 non-profit organizations.
Rivalries heat up at Christenberry Fieldhouse Jan. 14
Rivals Augusta University and USC Aiken clashed on Jan. 14, 2026.
Highlighting 150 years of American music, ‘Main Street Souvenirs’ comes to Aiken
Scott Kirby’s Main Street Souvenirs on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 7 p.m. at the Etherredge Center on the campus of the University of South Carolina Aiken.
Column: Winter feels different this year in the CSRA
For gardeners and farmers, this warm January weather pattern presents both opportunity and caution.