Charmain Z. Brackett

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

Cannon Ballers stop GreenJackets in Tuesday series opener

By Staff Report · 23 May 2023 · Comments Off on Cannon Ballers stop GreenJackets in Tuesday series opener

The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers beat the Augusta GreenJackets Tuesday night at SRP Park.

Go crazy for ‘The Purple Xperience’ June 9

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 May 2023 · Comments Off on Go crazy for ‘The Purple Xperience’ June 9

Marshall Charloff and a four-member band bring Prince and his music to the Columbia County Performing Arts Center June 9.

Therapy combines with learning at Apparo Academy

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 May 2023 · Comments Off on Therapy combines with learning at Apparo Academy

Jennifer Jones felt more could be done to help young children in need of various types of therapies, so she took matters into her own hands and created a unique school.

Stokes to conduct his final Augusta Choral Society concert

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 May 2023 · Comments Off on Stokes to conduct his final Augusta Choral Society concert

Porter Stokes will conduct his final concert with the Augusta Choral Society May 23.

2023 High school valedictorians and salutatorians

By Staff Report · 21 May 2023 · Comments Off on 2023 High school valedictorians and salutatorians

Congratulations to the Class of 2023. Here are some of the area’s valedictorians and salutatorians plus some graduation information.

GreenJackets bats silenced in pair of losses May 20

By Staff Report · 20 May 2023 · Comments Off on GreenJackets bats silenced in pair of losses May 20

The Augusta GreenJackets dropped both games of a doubleheader May 20 in Myrtle Beach.

Photojournalism: North Augusta’s Downtown Spring Fest May 20

By Mike Adams · 20 May 2023 · Comments Off on Photojournalism: North Augusta’s Downtown Spring Fest May 20

Photographer Mike Adams visited North Augusta’s Downtown Spring Fest May 20.

In Pictures: And the wiener is …

By Mike Adams · 20 May 2023 · Comments Off on In Pictures: And the wiener is …

Mike Adams’ photo story from the first Wiener Fest May 20 at Savannah River Brewing Co.

ABX finds new home in Martinez

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 20 May 2023 · Comments Off on ABX finds new home in Martinez

Augusta Book Exchange moves to Martinez with a new name.

Augusta’s Chinese community celebrates its history

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 May 2023 · 1

A historical marker was unveiled at the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Augusta May 19.

GreenJackets lose in May 18 late-nighter

By Staff Report · 19 May 2023 · Comments Off on GreenJackets lose in May 18 late-nighter

The Augusta GreenJackets played their longest game of the season on Thursday, falling to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans 10-8 on the cusp of midnight.

Hot dog! It’s Wiener Fest time

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 May 2023 · Comments Off on Hot dog! It’s Wiener Fest time

Frankly-speaking Molly Swift hopes for a hot-diggitty dog good time May 20 at Wiener Fest.