Charmain Z. Brackett
Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.
Free passes quash comeback bid as Jackets drops fourth straight
The Augusta GreenJackets scored twice late to tie the game against the Delmarva Shorebirds, but a series of free passes were too much to overcome as the Birds stormed back and took a 7-3 win Saturday night.
In pictures: Columbia County Summer Beach Blast June 6
Summer Beach Blast was June 6 at Evans Towne Center Park.
In pictures: Ribbon cutting and block party at new North Augusta Family YMCA June 6
North Augusta’s Family YMCA held its grand opening Saturday.
Jackets shut out by Shorebirds as offensive skid continues June 5
The Augusta GreenJackets put men in scoring position in six of nine innings, but could not bring one home as they were shut out by the Delmarva Shorebirds 6-0 on Friday night.
Gaming businesses spar to help fight hunger
Express TCG and Cardboard Castle Games will debut the first Harvest Cup fundraiser event June 12-18.
Bank of America to provide free World Cup tickets to veterans and first responders
Bank of America, the official bank of FIFA World Cup 2026™, Vet Tix and FIFA will partner to provide $2.25 million in free World Cup 2026 tickets to military veterans, current military and first responders, and their families, who live in or near FIFA World Cup host cities.
Missed opportunities define GreenJackets’ loss to Shorebirds June 4
The GreenJackets drew six walks and two hit by pitches, but were befallen by double plays and caught stealings in a frustrating 4-2 loss to the Delmarva Shorebirds June 4
In pictures: Rotarians volunteer at Camp Tanglewood
Rotarians from across Georgia visited Girl Scout Camp Tanglewood presenting a $50,000 check, then rolling up their sleeves to help on a construction, landscaping and beautification projects at the camp which was damaged during Hurricane Helen in September 2024
Richmond County summer reading kickoff event set for Saturday
The Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System (ARCPLS) will host a community celebration June 6 to kick off the 2026 Summer Reading Program with a theme of Unearth a Story.
Golden Harvest Food Bank distributes $250,000 in grants to hunger relief partners on June 2
The Golden Harvest Food Bank awarded $250,000 in grant funding to 23 hunger relief partners across Georgia and South Carolina during its 2026 Network Investment Program Awards Ceremony Tuesday at the organization’s Augusta Campus
Pop! To the Culture: I Left My Tin Woodman Heart in Chittenango
Ron Baxley Jr. left his Tin Woodman Heart in Chittenango, New York, the home of the annual Oz-Stravaganza Festival.
