Charmain Z. Brackett

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

In pictures: Mural project opening day April 20

By Mike Adams · 20 Apr 2024 · 1

Scenes from Saturday’s opening day of Freedom Pedestrian Bridge Mural Project that will culminate with a festival April 27.

Forbidden romances, mistaken identities and classic music make up ‘Hello! My Baby’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Forbidden romances, mistaken identities and classic music make up ‘Hello! My Baby’

Musical Theatre Workshops has three productions coming up starting with “Hello! My Baby” on April 26-27. The following weekend sees “Junie B. Jones” and “A Year with Frog and Toad Kids.”

Security Federal Bank receives prestigious historic preservation award

By Staff Report · 20 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Security Federal Bank receives prestigious historic preservation award

Security Federal Bank received the Marguerite Williams Award for Excellence in Rehabilitation at the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s 47th annual Preservation Award ceremony on April 20.

GreenJackets to honor Augusta’s first Black pro baseball player on April 20

By Special To Augusta Good News · 20 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on GreenJackets to honor Augusta’s first Black pro baseball player on April 20

The Augusta GreenJackets will pay homage to the Augusta Rams baseball team and Augusta’s first African American pro baseball player on April 20.

Three outs on base paths loom large in GreenJackets’ one run loss April 18

By Special To Augusta Good News · 19 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Three outs on base paths loom large in GreenJackets’ one run loss April 18

The GreenJackets lost by one run April 18.

Club Car celebrates opening of new Appling manufacturing facility

By Staff Report · 18 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Club Car celebrates opening of new Appling manufacturing facility

 Club Car® celebrated the opening of its new Appling manufacturing facility with tours and a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 18.

Harper Lee classic winds down Broadway Columbia County season

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Harper Lee classic winds down Broadway Columbia County season

Jacqueline Williams, an award-winning actress, who portrays Calpurnia in the touring production of “To Kill A Mockingbird” believes the book’s message is important for contemporary audiences.

Featured photo for April 17, 2024

By Mike Adams · 17 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Featured photo for April 17, 2024

Featured photo from Mike Adams

Miss Augusta 2024 highlights alcohol awareness

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Miss Augusta 2024 highlights alcohol awareness

April is alcohol awareness month, and Miss Augusta 2024 has chosen the subject as her platform.

Explosive sixth inning pushes ‘Jackets over Mudcats April 16

By Staff Report · 16 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Explosive sixth inning pushes ‘Jackets over Mudcats April 16

The Augusta GreenJackets topped the Carolina Mudcats on April 16.

Augusta Locally Grown’s indoor farmers’ market opens April 18 

By Staff Report · 16 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta Locally Grown’s indoor farmers’ market opens April 18 

Augusta Locally Grown is set to open its 2024 season on April 18.

MCG scientists establish protein database to advance vision research

By Special To Augusta Good News · 15 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on MCG scientists establish protein database to advance vision research

Scientists at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University have established a database to allow researchers to better examine the underlying causes of some of the most common conditions that cause vision loss.