Charmain Z. Brackett
Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.
Westside surge in fourth keeps Patriots undefeated
A final score of 34-13 might sound like a blowout; however, it was anything but that as the Hephzibah Rebels fell to the Westside Patriots Sept. 12.
In pictures: North Augusta tops Strom Thurmond Sept. 12
Scenes from North Augusta’s victory over Strom Thurmond Sept. 12.
Edgefield County names 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year
Merriwether Middle School Librarian Kristen Taylor was announced as the school district’s 2025-26 Teacher of the Year, while former Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton (J-E-T) Middle School Paraprofessional Jillian Mosuch was announced as the school district’s 2025-26 Support Staff of the Year.
Aced It! Two-year-old rings bell to signal end of radiation treatments
Two year old Ace Battle finished his radiation treatments for cancer Friday. He was the first pediatric patient to complete his radiation through the Georgia Cancer Center’s pediatric anesthesia project.
Netflix comedian to bring laughs to Columbia County Sept. 20
Comedian Sheng Wang will perform at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center Sept. 20.
Aiken Tech celebrates impact of its student food pantry
Aiken Technical College held an open house and community showcase event on Wednesday, Sept. 10, to celebrate and recognize a year of impact for its Knights Corner Food Pantry.
Five Below to open in Augusta on Sept. 19
A store with products for “tweens, teens and beyond” is slated for a Sept. 19 opening.
Never forget: Columbia County commemorates the 24th anniversary of 9/11
Columbia County firefighters remembered those who died and the first responders who lost their lives trying to save them at New York’s Twin Towers on 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Augusta Ballet brings magic of ‘Cinderella’ to stage Sept. 13
“Cinderella” will be performed Saturday at the Columbia Counthyy Performing Arts Center.
Columbia County names finalists for 2025-2026 Teacher of Year
The Columbia County School District will hold its annual Teacher of the Year Celebration at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 2,
New movie filming in Augusta area in September
A film is being shot in the Augusta area in September.