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

In pictures: Trick or Treat and Bark-O-Ween in Columbia County

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Trick or Treat and Bark-O-Ween in Columbia County

Scenes from the Oct. 17 Trick or Treat and Bark-O-Ween aa the Evans Towne Center Park.

Columbia County celebrates graduation gains

By Staff Report · 17 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Columbia County celebrates graduation gains

This year’s graduation rate is an all-time high for the Columbia County School District since 2011, and Evans High School and Lakeside High School also reported their highest rates since 2011

‘August: Osage County’ heads to Aiken Community Theatre stage

By Staff Report · 16 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on ‘August: Osage County’ heads to Aiken Community Theatre stage

“August: Osage County” opens for two weekends in Aiken starting Oct. 18.

New musical sees James Brown through his daughter’s eyes

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Oct 2024 · 2

“Papa Didn’t Take No Mess” will be performed for three weekends in Decatur beginning Oct. 17.

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Guest Column: Practice feeling like you are on the other side of this

By Special To Augusta Good News · 15 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Guest Column: Practice feeling like you are on the other side of this

Tara Simkins is a lawyer turned life coach, facilitator and childhood cancer philanthropist. This is the fifth and final column in a series in which she shares some of the tools she developed when dealing with her son’s cancer journey. She hopes that they might help others coping with the mental and emotional aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Jones, Grissoms lead Lakeside to a 58-38 win over Effingham County Oct. 14

By David Bulla · 15 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Jones, Grissoms lead Lakeside to a 58-38 win over Effingham County Oct. 14

Lakeside remains undefeated after Monday’s victory.

Richmond County school bus routes impacted as classes restart Oct. 16

By Staff Report · 14 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Richmond County school bus routes impacted as classes restart Oct. 16

On Oct. 14, the Richmond County School System announced changes to school bus routes ahead of the Oct. 16 restart after Hurricane Helene.

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Guest Column: Taking action — small steps towards big changes

By Special To Augusta Good News · 14 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Guest Column: Taking action — small steps towards big changes

Tara Simkins is a lawyer turned life coach, facilitator and childhood cancer philanthropist. This is the fourth in a series of columns in which she shares some of the tools she developed when dealing with her son’s cancer journey. She hopes that they might help others coping with the mental and emotional aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Former Fort Eisenhower commanding general takes new role

By Special To Augusta Good News · 14 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Former Fort Eisenhower commanding general takes new role

Lt. Gen. Paul Stanton, who served as the commanding general of the Cyber Center of Excellence and Fort Eisenhower until August, recently took command of the Defense Information Systems Agency in Washington, D.C.

Column: Never say never – covering a hurricane

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Oct 2024 · 1

Publisher Charmain Z. Brackett writes about doing something she never thought she’d do – cover a hurricane.

ArtScape: Spooky art, puppets and an online auction

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Spooky art, puppets and an online auction

A Spooky Art Show and a puppet show at Le Chat Noir as well as 4P Studio’s online art auction are a few events scheduled for this week.

The Byllesby Center steps up after Hurricane Helene

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on The Byllesby Center steps up after Hurricane Helene

The Byllesby Center opened in Harrisburg on Feb. 1. In the wake of Helene, it’s been helping people six days a week.