Charmain Z. Brackett

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

No pancreas is no problem for Evans man training for IRONMAN

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on No pancreas is no problem for Evans man training for IRONMAN

Don Belisle is competing in his first IRONMAN event on Sunday.

Cursive writing wins awards for Richmond County students

By Staff Report · 23 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Cursive writing wins awards for Richmond County students

Nine Richmond County School System schools received the Georgia Department of Education’s John Hancock Award for their commitment to cursive writing instruction.

Sunday’s IRONMAN to affect Augusta and North Augusta traffic

By Staff Report · 23 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Sunday’s IRONMAN to affect Augusta and North Augusta traffic

If you’re out and about Sunday, you could encounter IRONMAN traffic. What routes are impacted?

2026 Angel Tree applications open Oct. 5; Salvation Army seeks warehouse space

By Staff Report · 22 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on 2026 Angel Tree applications open Oct. 5; Salvation Army seeks warehouse space

The Salvation Army of Augusta will open registration for its annual Angel Tree program at 9 a.m., Monday, Oct. 5.

Legendary musician’s Steinway piano to be in Augusta next month

By Staff Report · 22 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Legendary musician’s Steinway piano to be in Augusta next month

The legendary Steinway & Sons Model D Cliburn Piano, CD 375, will arrive at Turner’s Keyboards in Augusta to be featured in special performances and public playing opportunities.

Arts in the Heart of Augusta announces award winners

By Staff Report · 21 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Arts in the Heart of Augusta announces award winners

More than 45,000 people attended the Arts in the Heart of Augusta Sept. 18-20.

Tuesday’s Music Live opens Sept. 22 at Saint Paul’s

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Tuesday’s Music Live opens Sept. 22 at Saint Paul’s

Tuesday’s Music Live has been a staple of downtown for 38 years.

Jags women’s golf team finishes sixth at the Lady Paladin

By Special To Augusta Good News · 20 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Jags women’s golf team finishes sixth at the Lady Paladin

The Augusta women were unable to gain ground in the final round of the Lady Paladin and come in sixth place overall in the 12 team field. Alabama was the runaway winner. Sara Adams went low on Sunday firing a 4-under-par 68 to lead the Jaguars.

In pictures: Walton Options Wheelchair Tennis Tournament

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: Walton Options Wheelchair Tennis Tournament

Scenes from the Walton Options Wheelchair Tennis Tournament Sunday.

Augusta women’s golf moves to fourth at the Lady Paladin Sept. 19

By Special To Augusta Good News · 20 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Augusta women’s golf moves to fourth at the Lady Paladin Sept. 19

The Augusta women moved up one spot at the Lady Paladin on Sept. 19 and are now in fourth place at 2-under-par with one round to play. Alabama is the leader with Xavier in second and High Point in third at 3-under-par.

In pictures: Arts in the Heart Sept. 19

By Mike Adams · 19 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: Arts in the Heart Sept. 19

Highlights from Saturday at Arts in the Heart.

Pirates pummel Warriors Sept. 18

By Cooper Brady · 19 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Pirates pummel Warriors Sept. 18

The Brunswick High School Pirates comfortably defeated the Grovetown High School Warriors by a score of 38-14 on Friday, Sept. 18.