Charmain Z. Brackett
Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.
Security Federal Bank names new Chief Operating Officer
Tony Ateca will become Security Federal Bank’s Chief Operating Officer effective July 10, 2026.
MCG to participate in the National Nutrition Education Initiative
The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University has committed to participate in the national Nutrition Education Initiative led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Education.
No Fly in June and July: Canada Geese this summer
Canada geese are a protected species under state and federal law. It is illegal to hunt, kill, sell, purchase or possess Canada geese except according to Georgia’s migratory bird regulations.
Brooks slams door as Jackets survive late rally
In just his second Single-A game, Daniel Brooks survived a heart-pounding final five outs, stranding the tying run in scoring position in both the eighth and ninth innings as he secured Augusta’s second straight win in a 4-3 thriller.
Aiken Pro rodeo returns June 19-21
The best cowboys and cowgirls in the region will saddle up for Aiken Pro Rodeo for three days at the Bridgestone Arena at the Western Carolina State Fairgrounds June 19-21.
All nine GreenJackets starters record hits in double-digit whooping of Pelicans June 12
The Augusta GreenJackets tied their season high with 15 hits.
Richmond County School System offers free meals to children in June
Twenty Richmond County schools are serving free meals to children in June.
Augusta Good News wins 17 awards in Georgia Press Association Better Newspaper Contest June 12
For the second straight year, the Augusta Good News staff won second place in General Excellence in the Georgia Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest at the organization’s annual conference June 12.
The newspaper won 17 total awards.
Fort Gordon celebrates Army’s 251st Birthday
Fort Gordon soldiers ran pre-dawn to mark the Army’s 251st birthday June 12. The U.S. Army turns 251 on Sunday, June 14.
In pictures: Augusta Locally Grown’s Fourth Annual Tomato Sandwich competition June 11
Scenes from the Fourth Annual Tomato Sandwich Competition on June 11.
Teens paint mural with nods to iconic Augusta symbols
Mural camp allows teens to use their creativity.
Frustrating seventh leads to GreenJackets’ loss on June 10
The GreenJackets fell 5-2 in Myrtle Beach Wednesday.
