Charmain Z. Brackett

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

Hispanic Festival brings food, culture to Augusta Common Sept. 13-14

By Staff Report · 09 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Hispanic Festival brings food, culture to Augusta Common Sept. 13-14

The ACHA Hispanic Festival will feature Grammy-nominated música tropical artists Richie Cepeda from the Dominican Republic on Friday and  Puerto Rico’s Frankie Negrón on Saturday.

GreenJackets close out 2024 season with a win

By Special To Augusta Good News · 08 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on GreenJackets close out 2024 season with a win

The Augusta GreenJackets ended the 2024 season on Sept. 8 by defeating the Down East Wood Ducks.

Organist brings Buster Keaton classic film to life

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Organist brings Buster Keaton classic film to life

Ron Carter will play the organ at Sacred Heart Cultural Center’s silent movie night on Sept. 12.

Third 10-inning game of week bounces Augusta’s way Sept. 7

By Special To Augusta Good News · 07 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Third 10-inning game of week bounces Augusta’s way Sept. 7

The Augusta GreenJackets pulled off a 10th inning win Sept. 7.

Kamga leads Patriots to third straight win Sept. 6

By Ryan Eastman · 07 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Kamga leads Patriots to third straight win Sept. 6

Westside remains undefeated after 27-12 victory over winless ARC.

Lakeside blanks Evans 21-0 Sept. 6

By Christopher Rickerson · 07 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Lakeside blanks Evans 21-0 Sept. 6

Lakeside defeats rival Evans on Sept. 6.

In pictures: Yellow Jackets sting Thoroughbreds Sept. 6

By Mike Adams · 07 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Yellow Jackets sting Thoroughbreds Sept. 6

The North Augusta YellowJackets charged to victory over the South Aiken Thoroughbreds 33-21 Sept. 6.

Fort Eisenhower welcomes first active-duty deputy commander

By Special To Augusta Good News · 06 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Fort Eisenhower welcomes first active-duty deputy commander

The U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence welcomed its first active-duty Deputy Commanding General in a ceremony Sept. 6 at the Eisenhower Conference and Catering Center.

GreenJackets shut out Wood Ducks Sept. 6

By Special To Augusta Good News · 06 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on GreenJackets shut out Wood Ducks Sept. 6

Owen Hackman dazzled through six innings and was picked up by Adam Shoemaker, as the pair combined to allow just one hit and two base runners in a 4-0 shutout win Friday.

New thrift store will reflect arts school’s mission

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Sep 2024 · 1

The Second Act, a thrift store to benefit the Jessye Norman School of the Arts, will open Sept. 20.

Career and resource expo to be held at Goodwill on Sept. 9

By Staff Report · 06 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Career and resource expo to be held at Goodwill on Sept. 9

The Goodwill of Middle Georgia and the Central Savannah River Area Career and Resource Expo is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 9.

ArtScape: Westobou season opens; Sense of Place returns to Gertrude Herbert

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Westobou season opens; Sense of Place returns to Gertrude Herbert

ArtScape is a regular column at Augusta Good News highlighting visual arts happenings in the area.