Charmain Z. Brackett

Remembering ‘Okefenokee Joe’ who taught thousands about the swamp, nature and Native American culture

By Special To Augusta Good News · 11 Jan 2023 · 1

Okefenokee Joe, a native of Salley, S.C. and Augusta area resident, taught thousands of adults and children about the importance of the Okefenokee Swamp and Native American culture.

Diehard Bulldog fan placed early bet on second consecutive title game

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Jan 2023 · 2

North Augusta’s Anne Sims was one of the hometown crowd in Los Angeles for the Georgia Bulldogs victory Monday night.

One woman’s journey resulted in more than weight loss

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on One woman’s journey resulted in more than weight loss

Tonya Eller just wanted to have more energy and feel better. Not only did she lose 80 pounds, but she gained more than she could’ve imagined.

Have a plan, get support to achieve New Year’s resolutions, experts say

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Have a plan, get support to achieve New Year’s resolutions, experts say

Most people quit their New Year’s Resolutions the second Friday in January; however, goals can be reached with some planning and a little help from friends.

New sculpture trail takes shape

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on New sculpture trail takes shape

Installation of the newest sculptures began at Riverwalk Jan. 9.

Bus drivers make rides festive for students

By Special To Augusta Good News · 09 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Bus drivers make rides festive for students

Three McDuffie County bus drivers have made their school rides a little more festive this year.

Food bank expansion to help combat hunger

By Maxwell Shaffer · 08 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Food bank expansion to help combat hunger

The Golden Harvest Food Bank is in the midst of an expansion and renovation project at its Commerce Drive warehouse.

Medical college students aim to eliminate food waste on campus

By Special To Augusta Good News · 08 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Medical college students aim to eliminate food waste on campus

Through a new student-led program, leftover food from dining halls

Photojournalism: Grovetown beats South Effingham

By Mike Adams · 07 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Photojournalism: Grovetown beats South Effingham

A photo story from the Jan. 7 Grovetown High School basketball game.

Augusta’s Got Talent contestant deadline is Jan. 13.

By Staff Report · 07 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta’s Got Talent contestant deadline is Jan. 13.

The deadline for entries into Augusta’s Got Talent is Jan. 13.

Augusta Jewish Film Festival returns

By Staff Report · 06 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta Jewish Film Festival returns

A film series set to begin Jan. 22, explores Jewish culture.

Research finds blood pressure drug holds promise for treating those with PTSD

By Special To Augusta Good News · 06 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Research finds blood pressure drug holds promise for treating those with PTSD

Medical College of Georgia scientists have new evidence that a blood pressure drug can help with the treatment of PTSD.