Charmain Z. Brackett
Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.
Bank of America to provide free World Cup tickets to veterans and first responders
Bank of America, the official bank of FIFA World Cup 2026™, Vet Tix and FIFA will partner to provide $2.25 million in free World Cup 2026 tickets to military veterans, current military and first responders, and their families, who live in or near FIFA World Cup host cities.
Missed opportunities define GreenJackets’ loss to Shorebirds June 4
The GreenJackets drew six walks and two hit by pitches, but were befallen by double plays and caught stealings in a frustrating 4-2 loss to the Delmarva Shorebirds June 4
In pictures: Rotarians volunteer at Camp Tanglewood
Rotarians from across Georgia visited Girl Scout Camp Tanglewood presenting a $50,000 check, then rolling up their sleeves to help on a construction, landscaping and beautification projects at the camp which was damaged during Hurricane Helen in September 2024
Richmond County summer reading kickoff event set for Saturday
The Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System (ARCPLS) will host a community celebration June 6 to kick off the 2026 Summer Reading Program with a theme of Unearth a Story.
Golden Harvest Food Bank distributes $250,000 in grants to hunger relief partners on June 2
The Golden Harvest Food Bank awarded $250,000 in grant funding to 23 hunger relief partners across Georgia and South Carolina during its 2026 Network Investment Program Awards Ceremony Tuesday at the organization’s Augusta Campus
Pop! To the Culture: I Left My Tin Woodman Heart in Chittenango
Ron Baxley Jr. left his Tin Woodman Heart in Chittenango, New York, the home of the annual Oz-Stravaganza Festival.
Augusta outlasts Delmarva in low-scoring affair June 2
The Augusta GreenJackets posted two runs in the bottom of the first, and trusted the pitching staff to carry the rest of the way as they held off a series of late chances to knock off the Delmarva Shorebirds in the series opener 2-1.
Musician keeps in rhythm at hospital’s heart center
Ralph Beardsworth shares gift of music at Piedmont Vascular, Heart and Endovascular Center.
GreenJackets introduce Augusta Soul Weekend
The Augusta GreenJackets, in partnership with Destination Augusta, are proud to announce the launch of Augusta Soul, a new alternate identity celebrating the rhythm, history, and cultural heartbeat of the Augusta area. The Augusta Soul will take the field June 19 and 20 at SRP Park against the Hill City Howlers.
Augusta Players and Imperial Theatre announce new CEO
The Augusta Players and Imperial Theatre have selected a new CEO.
‘Hadestown’ makes area debut with Augusta JR Players June 12-13
Hadestown makes it Augusta debut June 12-13 at John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School.
