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

Westside remains undefeated in region after Jan. 3 win over Baldwin

By Christopher Rickerson · 04 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on Westside remains undefeated in region after Jan. 3 win over Baldwin

Westside maintains perfect region record after Friday’s win.

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Artscape: A few recent releases from Augusta’s literary artists

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on Artscape: A few recent releases from Augusta’s literary artists

The first ArtScape column of 2025 highlights four books written by local authors – Cecelia Butler Johnson, Dana Harris, Aaron Kinzer and Justin Harsey.

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Naked Epicurean: Low and slow is the way to go

By Ann Beth Strelec · 02 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on Naked Epicurean: Low and slow is the way to go

On a chilly day, a warm hearty soup hits the right spot.

Small Business Recovery Workshop set for Jan. 15, 2025

By Staff Report · 02 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on Small Business Recovery Workshop set for Jan. 15, 2025

A Small Business Recovery Resources Workshop will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15.

Wellstar MCG announces New Year’s 2025 baby

By Staff Report · 01 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on Wellstar MCG announces New Year’s 2025 baby

Yazlin Maguey made her debut at 11:18 a.m. Jan. 1, 2025, the first baby of the year to be born at Wellstar MCG Health.

Inflatables and party rental business celebrates in 2025

By Staff Report · 01 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on Inflatables and party rental business celebrates in 2025

All Star Jumpers Party Rental, an area company providing inflatable jumpers and party entertainment, celebrates its 10th year of business in 2025.

Burke County sheriff receives presidential volunteer service award

By Staff Report · 01 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on Burke County sheriff receives presidential volunteer service award

Burke County Sheriff receives presidential award.

Feature photo: Saying ‘hello’ to 2025

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 31 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Feature photo: Saying ‘hello’ to 2025

People lined up at sunset on New Year’s Eve to buy fireworks to say “goodbye” to 2024 and “hello” to 2025.

‘The Treasure Train’ rolls into the Poison Peach Film Festival 2025

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 31 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on ‘The Treasure Train’ rolls into the Poison Peach Film Festival 2025

The 16th annual Poison Peach Film Festival is set for Jan. 4-5, 2025.

Top Lifetime movies of 2024 feature two area residents

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Top Lifetime movies of 2024 feature two area residents

Two area residents were part of two different films that made a list of the Top 10 Lifetime movies of 2024.

In pictures: 2024 in review

By Mike Adams · 30 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: 2024 in review

Some of 2024’s top photos at Augusta Good News.

A look back at 2024

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on A look back at 2024

A look back at the top stories of 2024.