Charmain Z. Brackett
Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.
Column: Moonlight music cruise features wonderful performers and unforgettable sunsets
In its 21st year, the Augusta Canal’s Moonlight Music Cruise brings a variety of performers in a one-of-a-kind setting.
North Augusta softball brings home district title
North Augusta High School’s girls softball team defeated Hartsville 8-1 to win the AAAA Lower State District B Championship on Monday, May 11.
Greenbrier alum named AU athletic director
A Greenbrier High School, Brent McMillian brings 13 years of athletics experience to Augusta University. He’s the university’s new athletic director.
Inaugural Augusta Music and Songwriter Festival May 15-16
The inaugural Augusta Music & Songwriter Festival takes place May 15–16 in the heart of downtown Augusta at the Augusta Common.
Augusta premiere of ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ fulfills actor’s dream
“Dear Evan Hansen” will be staged at Le Chat Noir beginning May 15.
Richard carves through Charleston as Augusta splits series
Augusta came from behind to knock off the Charleston RiverDogs 7-3 Sunday afternoon.
Students will head ‘Into the Woods’ on May 13
Follow students from the Jessye Norman School of the Arts “Into The Woods” on May 13 at the Augusta University Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre.
River Donkeys knock off RiverDogs May 9
With two outs and the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth, Junior Garcia served a single back up the middle to score Tate Southisene and give the GreenJackets their first walk-off win of the year, knocking off the Charleston RiverDogs 7-6.
‘Seussical Jr.’ features a mix of fun characters from the world of Dr. Seuss
The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz and Lazy Mayzie are some of the magical Dr. Seuss characters who the audience will meet in Musical Theatre Workshops production of “Seussical Jr.” May 15-17.
‘Fame’ comes to Aiken stage beginning May 15
“Fame” will be performed for two weekends beginning May 15 at the Amentum Center for the Performing Arts in Aiken.
Featured photo of the day May 8, 2026
A small gator catches the early morning light on May 8, 2026 at the North Augusta brick pond.
In pictures: Wolfpack girls advance to state finals after May 7 victory
Highlights from Greenbrier’s victory over Pope 3-2 May 7. Greenbrier advances to the state title match.
