Charmain Z. Brackett
Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.
Christmas trees enhance fish habitat at the lake
Recycle your natural Christmas tree through Jan. 18, 2026 at Lake Thurmond.
In pictures: Santa visits hospitalized children
See scenes from St. Nick’s Christmas Day visit to the Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia,
SRP Federal Credit Union celebrates museum opening
A new museum highlights the 65-year history of the SRP Federal Credit Union.
In pictures: Christmas at Hopelands Dec. 22
Hundreds of guests visited Hopelands Gardens Dec. 22 to see more than 100,000 twinkling lights and static displays winding through two miles of pathways.
‘The Sleeping Beauty’ awakens on the Miller Theater stage Jan. 10, 2026
With dancers from around the world. the International Ballet Stars will present the classic ballet “The Sleeping Beauty” at the Miller Theater Jan. 10, 2026.
Jags fall to Columbus State Dec. 20
In the final game before the holiday break, the Augusta University men dropped a Peach Belt Conference matchup against Columbus State 80-71 at the Lumpkin Center.
Pop! To The Culture: Literary events at the Book Tavern
In this column, Ron Baxley Jr. takes readers behind the scenes at a literary event at the Book Tavern Dec. 20, 2025.
Autrey leads with 20 as AU women falls to Belmont Abbey Dec. 20
Augusta came up short Dec. 20, falling 68–59 to Belmont Abbey at the Wheeler Center.
James Brown Family Foundation toy giveaway Dec. 20
The annual James Brown Family Foundation toy giveaway Dec. 20 at May Park.
When it comes to plants, the Winter Solstice is all about daylight — or lack thereof
The Winter Solstice is Dec. 21.
SRP Federal Credit Union plans holiday donations of $115,000 to 23 area charities
SRP Federal Credit Union’s Board of Directors has approved a special Random Acts of Kindness initiative totaling $115,000 in donations to 23 local charities across the communities SRP serves.
Fort Gordon Christmas House helps 426 military families
Fort Gordon Christmas House helped 426 families including 763 children have a better holiday season.