Charmain Z. Brackett

Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.

Augusta Christian Schools’ student plans to give back after win

By Staff Report · 14 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta Christian Schools’ student plans to give back after win

Trenton Hall received the top prize in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s “You Made The Grade” sweepstakes.

Lakeside faces 2025 season with new head coach, young team

By Christopher Rickerson · 13 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Lakeside faces 2025 season with new head coach, young team

After an offseason full of changes, the Lakeside High School Panthers believe they can still contend at a high level.

Captains needed for ‘It’s Spooky to be Hungry’ food drive

By Staff Report · 13 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Captains needed for ‘It’s Spooky to be Hungry’ food drive

As the Golden Harvest Food Bank prepares for this year’s campaign, the organization is seeking new Spooky captains in Richmond, Columbia and Aiken counties to help lead their communities in the fight against hunger.

Augusta bats come back late in Aug. 12 win

By Special To Augusta Good News · 12 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta bats come back late in Aug. 12 win

Samuel Mejia and Albert Rivas combined to retire all twelve batters they faced in relief, allowing the GreenJacket offense to steal the lead back late for a 5-4 win to open the series against the Cannon Ballers Tuesday.

Elvis, comic books, puppets headline The Arts at the Etherredge Center season

By Special To Augusta Good News · 12 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Elvis, comic books, puppets headline The Arts at the Etherredge Center season

The Arts at the Etherredge Center features two series each year: The Cultural Series, which presents national and international touring performers, and The Carolina Series, which showcases South Carolina artists.

Dental College professors receive $2 million grant for gum disease research

By Special To Augusta Good News · 12 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Dental College professors receive $2 million grant for gum disease research

Dr. Ana Carolina Morandini and Dr. Erivan Ramos Jr. have collaborated for almost 20 years, having met while pursuing their master’s degrees, falling in love, getting married and starting a family

Stuff the Bus overflows with school supplies for area children

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Stuff the Bus overflows with school supplies for area children

2025 was a record year for Stuff the Bus.

Pop! To the Culture: ‘Lilo and Stitch’ celebrates ohana

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 10 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: ‘Lilo and Stitch’ celebrates ohana

Ron Baxley Jr. highlights the heartfelt moments in “Lilo and Stitch.”

Mr. Frog celebrates 25 years of spreading joy

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Aug 2025 · 3

A quirky lawn ornament has spread joy in west Augusta for 25 years

Georgia Military College continues to recover from July lightning strike

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Georgia Military College continues to recover from July lightning strike

Georgia Military College’s Augusta campus will be on remote learning when classes begin Aug.11.

Bullpen shines in Augusta’s Aug. 8 victory over Charleston

By Special To Augusta Good News · 09 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Bullpen shines in Augusta’s Aug. 8 victory over Charleston

Jackson Dannelley, Seth Keller, and Trent Buchanan combined for five hitless innings of relief, while Augusta’s bats used a strong fifth inning to steal a 4-3 win from the RiverDogs Friday night.

Art exhibit benefits Georgia Cancer Center

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Art exhibit benefits Georgia Cancer Center

The artwork of Cyndy Epps is featured in the seventh Local Artists for Cancer Exhibit at the Georgia Cancer Center.