Charmain Z. Brackett

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

Signal Towers demolition to make way for new Fort Gordon campus

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Signal Towers demolition to make way for new Fort Gordon campus

Progress on a new cyber campus at Fort Gordon continues as Signal Towers comes down.

Music cruises, discovery day, new tours set for Augusta Canal in April

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Music cruises, discovery day, new tours set for Augusta Canal in April

Multiple events are planned along the Augusta Canal in April including an outdoor discovery day, concerts on the water and new tours.

Scenes from ParTee on the Green

By Mike Adams · 06 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Scenes from ParTee on the Green

ParTee On the Green was held April 5 in south Augusta.

Photojournalism: Jewish faithful mark Passover with Seder

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Apr 2023 · 1

The Congregation Children of Israel marked the beginning of Passover April 5 with a Seder at the temple of Walton Way.

Augusta GreenJackets open season in Columbia April 6 and at home April 11

By Special To Augusta Good News · 05 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta GreenJackets open season in Columbia April 6 and at home April 11

The Augusta GreenJackets open their season April 6 in Columbia and April 11 at SRP Park.

Augusta National, The Patch, Augusta Tech and First Tee of Augusta partner on community golf initiative

By Special To Augusta Good News · 05 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta National, The Patch, Augusta Tech and First Tee of Augusta partner on community golf initiative

Augusta National officials announced their intention to support a multiphase partnership with Augusta Municipal Golf Course, also known as “The Patch,” Augusta Technical College and The First Tee of Augusta to strengthen public golf in the community and foster even greater opportunities to play the game and work in the sport. 

One night brings two tributes to legendary rock bands

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Apr 2023 · 2

Classic rock comes to the Imperial Theatre Sept. 22 with two bands playing tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. This concert has been rescheduled from April.

Masters Column: LIV, course changes and old favorites

By Tyler Strong · 03 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Masters Column: LIV, course changes and old favorites

Golf columnist Tyler Strong looks at some of the changes on the course and some of the things that remain the same at this year’s Masters.

Evans High All-American commits to Alabama

By Staff Report · 03 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Evans High All-American commits to Alabama

Mason Short commits to the University of Alabama.

Children’s Hospital of Georgia receives grant from Jordan Spieth Family Foundation

By Special To Augusta Good News · 03 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Children’s Hospital of Georgia receives grant from Jordan Spieth Family Foundation

A grant from the Jordan Spieth Foundation will help fund a full-time social worker and travel expenses for pediatric cancer patients and their families at Georgia’s second largest children’s hospital.

Mayor’s reception opens Masters’ festivities

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Apr 2023 · 2

Mayor Garnett Johnson kicked off Masters Week with a party at the Augusta Common.

Augusta woman’s legacy to find cure for rare bleeding disorder lives on

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta woman’s legacy to find cure for rare bleeding disorder lives on

Helen Proctor Smith started a foundation to find a cure for a rare bleeding disorder. Now the next generation continues her mission.