Charmain Z. Brackett
Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.
In pictures: Meadow Garden July 4, 2026
Scenes from Meadow Garden’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
In pictures: Residents meet at the river to mark Independence Day
Augustans and North Augustans gathered at the river for a two-state Independence Day event.
Augusta shut out for second time in a month against Salem July 4
The Augusta GreenJackets fell on Independence Day 1-0.
In pictures: Patriotic Paw Parade celebrates America’s 250th
Patriotic pooches and their owners took to Laurens Street for a parade on Saturday celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday.
In pictures: Yankee Doodle Dash celebrates the 250th
Runners celebrated the nation’s 250th with a 5K/10K.
Yaks’ first inning lead holds to secure July 3 win over GreenJackets
The Salem RidgeYaks (6-7, 31-47) took the lead two batters into the game and never let go, picking up a wire-to-wire win on Friday night against the Augusta GreenJackets (9-4, 44-35) by a score of 7-4.
Survey says: Bald eagle is thriving in Georgia
This year’s survey of bald eagles nesting in Georgia may have covered less territory than usual. But the results point to a population that is still going strong.
Augusta bullpen allows 10 unanswered runs in July 2 loss
The Augusta GreenJackets (9-3, 44-34) scored nine runs in the first five innings of the game, but a ten-run stretch over four innings for the Salem RidgeYaks (5-7, 30-47) enabled them to come back and pull away for their first win of the week on Thursday.
Art brings respite from stress of hospital environment
The healing art of on a wall at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center often brings a smile or alleviates some of the stresses in the hospital setting.
Vartanian twirls gem as Augusta blanks Salem on July 1
Derek Vartanian fired the best outing of his pro career, hurling seven scoreless innings against the Salem RidgeYaks (4-7, 29-47) to give the Augusta GreenJackets (9-2, 44-33) a low-scoring 1-0 win Wednesday night.
Arts in the Heart moves to the Exchange Club Fairgrounds in September 2026
Arts in the Heart will be held Sept. 18-20 at the Exchange Club Fairgrounds.
True Spec Augusta to open at Jones Creek Golf Course July 15
True Spec Augusta will open to the public at its new home at Jones Creek Golf Course July 15.
