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Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.
Excho commissioned to build replica of historical airship
Peter Excho, of Pexcho’s American Dime Museum, has been commissioned to build a full-size rendering of Charles Page’s airship. Page was African American inventor who received a patent for his airship design in April 1906 a month before the Wright Brothers received their patent.
Christmas songs and artists with Augusta ties
Some of those artists you’re hearing on the radio, streaming platforms or at your favorite store have ties to Augusta.
Grant to bolster United Way feeding initiative
The United Way of the CSRA received $4,300 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help area residents experiencing hunger and facing transportation barriers.
In pictures: Hanukkah celebration 2025
Members of Augusta’s Jewish community gathered at the Evans Towne Center Park Dec. 14 to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah.
Column: Starting a backyard greenhouse in the CSRA
A winter greenhouse nurtures a spring harvest and doesn’t have to break the bank. Nick Lovett shares more in this column.
Aiken Tech commissioner named trustee of year
Joe Lewis, the chair of the Aiken County Commission for Technical and Comprehensive Education, has been named the 2025 Trustee of the Year for the Southern Region by the Association of Community College Trustees.
Judon named Augusta Tech GOAL winner
Brentson Judon, a Design and Media Production student, has been named as the Augusta Technical College winner of the 2026 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL).
Jags fall in OT Dec. 13 to Georgia College and State
In a game that saw 19 lead changes, Georgia College and State prevailed over Augusta 99-91 in overtime Saturday at Christenberry Fieldhouse.
AU women post late win over Georgia College Dec. 13
The Augusta University women’s basketball team pulled away in the fourth quarter to post a 62-50 win over Georgia College and State University Saturday at Christenberry Fieldhouse.
In pictures: Return to Bethlehem 2025
Grace United Methodist Church’s Return to Bethlehem brings an immersive nativity experience.
Richmond County announces top spellers
Richmond County’s elementary and middle school spelling bees were Dec. 12.
Thriller shot in Augusta will make theatrical debut Valentine’s weekend 2026
“The Observance,” a thriller flick shot in the Augusta area in 2024, is set for a theatrical release Valentine’s Day weekend 2026, Friday, Feb. 13, at AMC Theatres nationwide. The theatrical trailer dropped Dec. 12.