Charmain Z. Brackett
Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.
Wynton Marsalis to headline 30th Blind Willie McTell Festival Sept. 7
Wynton Marsalis and his septet will headline the 30th anniversary of the Blind Willie McTell Festival on Sept. 7.
Aiken Tech announces scholarship funding
Aiken Technical College recently received funding for its scholarships.
Column: Tea party for blankets
Project Linus area coordinator Christine Newby held a tea party fundraiser in her Evans’ home May 7.
Augusta Pimento Cheese to take SRP Park diamond June 8
The Augusta Pimento Cheese baseball team returns June 8.
Aquinas girls’ soccer team wins second consecutive state title
It’s back-to-back state titles for Aquinas’s girls’ soccer team.
Naked Epicurean: Queen-for-a-Day, Mother’s Day Brunch
Ann Beth Strelec serves up some Mother’s Day brunch ideas.
Perdue, Keel to deliver Augusta University commencement addresses
University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue and Augusta University President, Brooks A. Keel will give the keynote addresses during the undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies for Augusta University.
Harlem picks two from Pickens County, advancing to baseball semis
Harlem continues its trek to a state title, winning two from Pickens County May 6.
Artist sees evolution in recent works
Recent works of Rhian Swain will be on display at Sacred Heart through June 21 and she will curate a show in the fall at the Jessye Norman School of the Arts.
Storm stops Sunday’s GreenJackets-RiverDogs’ game in second
Mother Nature won out Sunday as the game between the GreenJackets and RiverDogs was cancelled.
Grandmother fulfills longtime goal, earns nursing degree
Lisa Laliberte graduates May 10 from Augusta University with a degree in nursing. The 59-year-old grandmother first contemplated getting her degree in her 20s.
Jessye Norman marker unveiled
Family and friends marked the unveiling of Jessye Norman’s grave marker on May 4, 2024.