Charmain Z. Brackett
Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.
News You Can Use: Augusta Canal to be drained for repairs to sewage line
Essential repairs to a sewage line near the Kroc Center will result in the temporary drainage and closure of the Augusta Canal’s waterway from the Lake Olmstead Bulkhead to 13th Street.
GreenJackets pick up first sweep in three years at Kannapolis
The Augusta GreenJackets swept the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers this week, winning 5-4 on Sunday.
‘Phantom of the Opera’ to haunt Sacred Heart Sept. 25
A special screening of “The Phantom of the Opera” will be Sept. 25 at Sacred Heart Cultural Center, with Marietta-based organist Ron Carter returning for his 22nd year.
Celebrate ‘Thrift Store Week’ and help a good cause
Aug. 17 is National Thrift Store Day and Aug. 17-24 is National Thrift Store Week.
GreenJacket bats wake up in seventh to bring victory over Cannon Ballers Aug.16
The Augusta GreenJackets took a 3-2 victory in Kannapolis Saturday night.
Grovetown’s run game storms past Lakeside before rain ends season opener
Behind a monster night from Derrick Lane, Grovetown lashed Lakeside 42-17 in the season opener for both teams at Panther Stadium on Friday, Aug. 15.
Harlem wins in weather-shortened match
The Harlem High Bulldogs shutout the Greenbrier Wolfpack 26-0 after one half of football on Friday, Aug. 15.
In pictures: Aquinas opens season with big win
Aquinas opened its 2025 season at home against Athens Academy with a 52-34 victory Aug. 15.
‘Bridgerton’-inspired ball coming to Sacred Heart Aug. 23
A “Bridgerton”-inspired grand ball comes to the Sacred Heart Cultural Center at 3 p.m. Aug. 23.
Blind Willie McTell Music Festival returns for 31st year on Sept. 6
The 31st Annual Blind Willie McTell Music Festival will be in Thomson Sept. 6.
Team high 19 hits push Jackets crush of Cannon Ballers Wednesday
An early avalanche of offense created a big lead right off the bat for the GreenJackets Wednesday.