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

Sacred music concert to benefit stained glass window restoration

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Sacred music concert to benefit stained glass window restoration

The Church of the Most Holy Trinity is raising funds for restoration of its stained glass windows.

Two-night A&E documentary highlighting life of James Brown to air in February

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Two-night A&E documentary highlighting life of James Brown to air in February

The daughter of the Godfather of Soul is excited about a two-night documentary, “James Brown: Say it Loud,” set to air on A&E in February.

New AU research could help doctors predict whether specific cancer treatments will work for individual patients

By Special To Augusta Good News · 21 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on New AU research could help doctors predict whether specific cancer treatments will work for individual patients

Vinata Lokeshwar received a $2.8 million grant from the National Cancer Institute in an effort to improve outcome in patients with aggressive, advanced bladder cancer.

Saturday Chef provides culinary experience

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Saturday Chef provides culinary experience

Saturday Chef is a monthly community cooking class at Helms College.

‘The First Step’ premieres in Augusta Jan. 20

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on ‘The First Step’ premieres in Augusta Jan. 20

Augusta rolled out the red carpet for the premiere of a feature film.

Queen of Bluegrass brings Southern Soul and Song series to a close on Feb. 9

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Queen of Bluegrass brings Southern Soul and Song series to a close on Feb. 9

The Southern Soul and Song series comes to its finale Feb. 9.

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Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities will host its annual Advocacy Days

By Staff Report · 18 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities will host its annual Advocacy Days

The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities will host its annual Advocacy Days beginning Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, during the 2024 legislative session.

Area teen featured on GRAMMY-nominated singer’s upcoming album

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Area teen featured on GRAMMY-nominated singer’s upcoming album

It’s been a busy 12 months for an area teen who released her first song in January 2023.

Stevens Creek fifth grader wins district spelling bee

By Staff Report · 17 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Stevens Creek fifth grader wins district spelling bee

A Stevens Creek Elementary School fifth grader won the Columbia County School District Spelling Bee Jan. 16.

Augusta Prep students start classes in new W. Rodger Giles Institute for Inquiry

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta Prep students start classes in new W. Rodger Giles Institute for Inquiry

Augusta Prep students took their first classes in the new W. Rodger Giles Institute for Inquiry on Jan. 16.

Area teams scheduled for SRP Park High School Showcase

By Staff Report · 16 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Area teams scheduled for SRP Park High School Showcase

The SRP Park High School Showcase will feature area baseball teams beginning Feb. 12.

Volunteerism a highlight of MLK Day 2024

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Volunteerism a highlight of MLK Day 2024

Multiple volunteer projects were part of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday Jan. 15.