Charmain Z. Brackett
Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.
Pop! To the Culture: The Center for Puppetry Arts is pot of gold at the end of ‘Rainbow Connection’
Ron Baxley Jr. describes the GenX wonder of visiting Atlanta’s Center for Puppetry Arts.
Comedy hits Aiken Community Theatre stage beginning July 11
The Aiken Community Theatre closes its 2024-2025 season with John Patrick’s “A Bad Year for Tomatoes,” a comedy of errors set in rural New England.
In pictures: Independence Day 2025 at signer’s historic home
Meadow Garden, the home of George Walton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence hosted a July 4 celebration.
Single run leads to GreenJackets’ July 3 victory
The GreenJackets capped the home half of their weeklong series with the Fireflies with a shortened seven-inning contest Wednesday, and picked up a 1-0 win in front of a sold out crowd at SRP Park.
Hephzibah girls softball team heading to World Series
The Hephzibah 15U All-Stars girls’ softball team is heading back to the Diamond Youth Softball World Series after winning its second straight state title June 20.
GreenJackets muster only one hit in Wednesday’s loss
The GreenJackets were held to just a single hit July 2, with both sides held scoreless until the top of the eighth before the Fireflies secured a 3-0 victory in Augusta
American Revolution monument to be dedicated in Edgefield Aug. 2
A dedication ceremony for Edgefield’s new monument for the American Revolution will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Edgefield Court House Square.
History, fireworks planned for Independence Day weekend 2025
Here are a few of the events marking Independence Day 2025.
GreenJackets held in check by division rival to open week
Augusta’s bats were silenced by the Columbia Fireflies in a 6-2 loss on Tuesday evening.
Pendleton King Park reopens nine months after Hurricane Helene
A ribbon cutting ceremony marked the grand reopening of Pendleton King Park July 1.
Registration open for Richmond County 2025-2026 school year
School starts in Richmond County Aug. 4 for elementary schools and Aug. 5 for middle, K-8, magnet and high schools.
Bots on Broad to feature Porkchop’s signature robot
Bots on Broad will feature miniature robot sculptures.
