Charmain Z. Brackett
Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.
Culinary Arts teacher named Richmond County Teacher of the Year
Chef Kanesha Roberts, who teaches culinary arts at George P. Butler High School, was named Richmond County’s Teacher of the Year at a banquet Sept.18.
Arts in the Heart to fill downtown with music, art and food Sept. 19-21
Arts in the Heart of Augusta will be Sept. 19-21.
Winters brings ‘heartfelt vibe’ to Soul Bar Sept. 18
Texas-based rock singer-songwriter Mark Winters will be at the Soul Bar Sept. 18.
Concerts with a Cause opens 2025-2026 season with celebration
The 2025-2026 concert season begins with a celebratory event at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 featuring five pianists playing the new Steinway C at St. John United Methodist Church.
Augusta Jr. Players bring ‘Beetlejuice’ to stage Sept. 26-27
The ghost-with-the-most comes to the Kroc Center stage Sept. 26-27 as the Augusta Jr. Players present “Beetlejuice Jr.”
Bank of America employees receive prestigious volunteer honors
Two Bank of America Augusta-Aiken employees were recently awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA), one of the nation’s most prestigious honors recognizing commitment to community service.
Inspiring: Women luncheon to honor six women Sept. 25
The inaugural Inspiring: Women Awards will be held Sept. 25 to recognize women for their contributions. Six awards will be presented at a luncheon at Flowing Wells Theatre;
Horticulturist shares secret of Southern gardens
The former curator of the Riverbanks Zoo Botanical Gardens and the owner of The Funky Little Flower Farm, Jenks Farmer knows a lot about Southern gardening.
ArtScape: AU Faculty Mixtape, Palmetto Park and Pond ribbon cutting
The opening reception for the AU Faculty Mixtape exhibition and the ribbon cutting a new permanent display at the Arts and Heritage Center of North Augusta are scheduled for Sept. 18.
