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

Georgia teacher planning period bill passes  

By Capitol Beat News Service · 31 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Georgia teacher planning period bill passes  

Georgia lawmakers voted March 29 to give teachers a daily planning period to avert teacher burnout.

MCG Center for Healthy Aging, Hess honored with Golden Helix Awards

By Special To Augusta Good News · 30 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on MCG Center for Healthy Aging, Hess honored with Golden Helix Awards

The dean of the Medical College of Georgia and the Center for Healthy Aging received The Center for Global Health Innovation’s Office of Life Sciences and Digital Health 25th annual Golden Helix Awards March 29 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta.

Golf week brings concerts and special events

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Golf week brings concerts and special events

Here are a few of the events scheduled in Augusta while golf is in town.

Golfers improve their game with the help of Aiken physical therapist

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 29 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Golfers improve their game with the help of Aiken physical therapist

An Aiken physical therapist helps golfers improve their game while safeguarding themselves from injury.

GreenJackets open season April 11

By Special To Augusta Good News · 28 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on GreenJackets open season April 11

The Augusta GreenJackets open the season on April 11.

Ramblin’s Roads: Georgia’s Chinese history to be recognized with first-ever marker

By Don "Ramblin'" Rhodes · 28 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Ramblin’s Roads: Georgia’s Chinese history to be recognized with first-ever marker

Don Rhodes’ column highlights an upcoming program to honor Augusta’s Chinese community.

VA Augusta Fisher House provides safe stay for families of veterans

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on VA Augusta Fisher House provides safe stay for families of veterans

The Fisher House is a home away from home for military and veterans’ family members while their loved one is receiving medical care.

Back-to-back events held March 25 at Augusta Common

By Maxwell Shaffer · 26 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Back-to-back events held March 25 at Augusta Common

Rain didn’t deter people from visiting the Augusta Common March 25 for back-to-back events.

About Town with Francie – Breaking the Barriers

By Francie Klopotic · 26 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on About Town with Francie – Breaking the Barriers

Columnist Francie Klopotic attended a March 25 art exhibition reception.

The Weekender: Waterfalls, frost and cabbage patches in North Georgia

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on The Weekender: Waterfalls, frost and cabbage patches in North Georgia

The Weekender visits the mountains of North Georgia during the last weekend of winter.

Jessye Norman students create short spy flick

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Jessye Norman students create short spy flick

FISHMAN: Agent H2O is a spy flick created by area middle school students at Jessye Norman School of the Arts.

Special Olympians celebrate sports and friendships

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Special Olympians celebrate sports and friendships

Special Olympians competed in the annual spring games at Lakeside Park March 24.