Charmain Z. Brackett

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

Ballet Spartanburg dancer returns home for Augusta Ballet ‘Nutcracker’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Nov 2024 · 0

Carrie Petrak Preus, who began taking ballet under Ron and Kathleen Jones, will return to dance with her former company on Dec. 6.

‘A Christmas Carol’ comes to Aiken stage

By Staff Report · 27 Nov 2024 · 0

“A Christmas Carol” will be performed in Aiken.

State program offers low-interest loans for farmers affected by Hurricane Helene

By Capitol Beat News Service · 27 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on State program offers low-interest loans for farmers affected by Hurricane Helene

The Georgia Department of Agriculture has launched a low-interest emergency loan program to help farmers who suffered losses from Hurricane Helene.

Niche.com ranks Helms College as one of nation’s top culinary schools

By Staff Report · 27 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Niche.com ranks Helms College as one of nation’s top culinary schools

Niche.com has named Helms College as one of the top culinary schools in the nation.

Augusta Stars bring home awards from Fall Special Olympics

By Special To Augusta Good News · 26 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta Stars bring home awards from Fall Special Olympics

Members of the Augusta Stars competed in bocce, cycling and golf as part of the Special Olympic Fall Games Nov. 22 and 23 in Valdosta, Georgia. And Raven Allen was named the Special Olympics GA 2024 Female Athlete of the Year.

‘Feed the Community’ event expects to serve 4,500 Thanksgiving meals Nov. 26

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on ‘Feed the Community’ event expects to serve 4,500 Thanksgiving meals Nov. 26

The Feed the Community Thanksgiving meal celebrates its 15th anniversary Nov. 26.

Aiken resident to march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Aiken resident to march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Sarah Hendrix, a 2020 graduate of South Aiken High School, plays clarinet in the Carolina Band. The band is part of this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Family tradition is at heart of ‘Nutcracker’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Family tradition is at heart of ‘Nutcracker’

Colton Ballet Company will present “The Nutcracker” Nov. 29-Dec. 1.

2024 Christmas Tour of Homes scheduled for Dec. 6-7

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on 2024 Christmas Tour of Homes scheduled for Dec. 6-7

Five North Augusta homes have the halls decked and are ready for the 36th annual North Augusta Christmas Tour of Homes on Dec. 6-7.

Augusta women fall in overtime to Belmont Abbey Nov. 23

By Special To Augusta Good News · 23 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta women fall in overtime to Belmont Abbey Nov. 23

The Augusta University women’s basketball team fell in overtime to Belmont Abbey 54-52 in a hard fought game at Christenberry Fieldhouse Saturday.

Local Fisher Houses receive $54,000 donation

By Staff Report · 23 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Local Fisher Houses receive $54,000 donation

The Greater Augusta-Fort Eisenhower chapter of the Association of the United
States Army (AUSA) will donated $54,000 to local Fisher Houses.

Air date set for new CBS soap starring Augusta native

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Air date set for new CBS soap starring Augusta native

Augusta native Maurice Johnson will appear in a new soap on CBS.