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Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.
Augusta National, The Patch, Augusta Tech and First Tee of Augusta partner on community golf initiative
Augusta National officials announced their intention to support a multiphase partnership with Augusta Municipal Golf Course, also known as “The Patch,” Augusta Technical College and The First Tee of Augusta to strengthen public golf in the community and foster even greater opportunities to play the game and work in the sport.
One night brings two tributes to legendary rock bands
Classic rock comes to the Imperial Theatre Sept. 22 with two bands playing tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. This concert has been rescheduled from April.
Masters Column: LIV, course changes and old favorites
Golf columnist Tyler Strong looks at some of the changes on the course and some of the things that remain the same at this year’s Masters.
Children’s Hospital of Georgia receives grant from Jordan Spieth Family Foundation
A grant from the Jordan Spieth Foundation will help fund a full-time social worker and travel expenses for pediatric cancer patients and their families at Georgia’s second largest children’s hospital.
Mayor’s reception opens Masters’ festivities
Mayor Garnett Johnson kicked off Masters Week with a party at the Augusta Common.
Augusta woman’s legacy to find cure for rare bleeding disorder lives on
Helen Proctor Smith started a foundation to find a cure for a rare bleeding disorder. Now the next generation continues her mission.
Naked Epicurean: A masterful grilling party
Augusta’s Naked Epicurean offers up a menu fit for golf royalty during tournament week.
Coffee with a side of frozen custard at Café Dulce
A new west Augusta eatery offers coffee and frozen custard.
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
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
Here are a few of the events scheduled in Augusta while golf is in town.