Charmain Z. Brackett

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

Salvation Army Angel Tree applications open Oct. 2

By Staff Report · 18 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Salvation Army Angel Tree applications open Oct. 2

The Salvation Army of Augusta helped more than 1,100 children in the area during the 2022 holiday season.

CanaCon returns Sept. 30

By Special To Augusta Good News · 18 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on CanaCon returns Sept. 30

CanaCon returns Sept. 30.

Second edition of ‘The Story of Edgefield’ published

By Staff Report · 17 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Second edition of ‘The Story of Edgefield’ published

The Edgefield County Historical Society has released the second edition of an Edgefield County history book.

In pictures: Celtic cross clean-up at Saint Paul’s

By Staff Report · 17 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on In pictures: Celtic cross clean-up at Saint Paul’s

Volunteers cleaned up the Celtic cross and grounds behind Saint Paul’s Church on Reynolds Street.

Arts in the Heart of Augusta brings crowds downtown

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Arts in the Heart of Augusta brings crowds downtown

Arts in the Heart of Augusta drew thousands of people downtown Sept. 16. The festival continues Sept. 17.

Bulldogs bite Irish in clash of offenses

By Christopher Rickerson · 16 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Bulldogs bite Irish in clash of offenses

Offenses dueled Friday as Harlem edged Aquinas 47-42.

In pictures: 30th anniversary Border Bash

By Mike Adams · 15 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on In pictures: 30th anniversary Border Bash

Highlights from the 30th annual Border Bash Sept. 15.

Homeless ministry raises enough money to purchase property

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 15 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Homeless ministry raises enough money to purchase property

Faced with a looming deadline, officials with the Garden City Rescue Mission and Life Development Center created an aggressive plan and succeeded in raising enough money to buy its current location.

‘Dracula’ author has blood connection to Aiken

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on ‘Dracula’ author has blood connection to Aiken

Vampires live in Dacre Stoker’s family tree.

Symphony conductor celebrates American citizenship with USA-flavored season

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Symphony conductor celebrates American citizenship with USA-flavored season

The Augusta Symphony’s 2023-2024 season features an American flavor.

‘Beauty and the Beast’ brings magical story of redeeming love

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on ‘Beauty and the Beast’ brings magical story of redeeming love

Augusta Ballet will present the classic story of Beauty and the Beast to open its 2023-2024 season.

Arts in the Heart of Augusta returns Sept. 15-17

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Arts in the Heart of Augusta returns Sept. 15-17

Live performances, arts vendors and international food are all part of Arts in the Heart of Augusta.