Charmain Z. Brackett

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

Partnership leads to fire emergency services degree

By Staff Report · 18 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Partnership leads to fire emergency services degree

The Augusta Fire Department is partnering with Augusta Technical College to support the launch of the Fire & Emergency Services Occupation Associate of Applied Science Degree.

Build the Band returns June 21 to raise money for Habitat for Humanity

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Build the Band returns June 21 to raise money for Habitat for Humanity

A fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity returns June 21.

Wrestling event features Evans native

By Staff Report · 18 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Wrestling event features Evans native

Viral Pro Wrestling returns to the Warren Road Community Center begins at 7 p.m. June 21

Take Kids Fishing Day set for June 21

By Staff Report · 17 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Take Kids Fishing Day set for June 21

The Third Annual Augusta Building Trades Take Kids Fishing Day, a free youth fishing event at the Modoc Boat Ramp on Lake Thurmond, will be Saturday, June 21.  

Featured photo: A view from the Brick Pond

By Mike Adams · 17 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Featured photo: A view from the Brick Pond

A featured photo by Mike Adams at North Augusta’s Brick Pond Park.

Professional rodeo comes to Aiken fairgrounds June 20-21

By Staff Report · 17 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Professional rodeo comes to Aiken fairgrounds June 20-21

Sanctioned by the International Pro Rodeo Association, the Aiken Pro Rodeo on June 20 and
21 will include eight events that count toward World Championship titles.

Martinez-Evans Little League team wins state title June 15

By Staff Report · 17 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Martinez-Evans Little League team wins state title June 15

Martinez-Evans Little League wins state title June 15.

Gulf Coast Industrial marks grand reopening after fire

By Staff Report · 16 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Gulf Coast Industrial marks grand reopening after fire

Gulf Coast Industrial, an ASRC Industrial company, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 16, 2025, to mark the grand reopening of its Specialty Fireproofing & Coatings Facility in Augusta.

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Guest column: A financial checklist for transitioning military members

By Special To Augusta Good News · 16 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Guest column: A financial checklist for transitioning military members

Here’s a few things to consider financially when transitioning from the military to civilian life.

JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention returns June 20-22

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 15 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention returns June 20-22

JoeFest returns June 20-22 at the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center.

Walks, rain delays lead to split doubleheader between Augusta and Charleston

By Special To Augusta Good News · 15 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Walks, rain delays lead to split doubleheader between Augusta and Charleston

The Augusta GreenJackets split a doubleheader with the Charleston RiverDogs Sunday.

News You Can Use: I-20 reopens 36 hours after bridge struck in Aiken County

By Staff Report · 15 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on News You Can Use: I-20 reopens 36 hours after bridge struck in Aiken County

Just 36 hours after the initial impact to the overpass, SCDOT has reopened traffic on I-20 in both directions at mile marker 13 in Aiken County.