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

Bus drivers make rides festive for students

By Special To Augusta Good News · 09 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Bus drivers make rides festive for students

Three McDuffie County bus drivers have made their school rides a little more festive this year.

Food bank expansion to help combat hunger

By Maxwell Shaffer · 08 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Food bank expansion to help combat hunger

The Golden Harvest Food Bank is in the midst of an expansion and renovation project at its Commerce Drive warehouse.

Medical college students aim to eliminate food waste on campus

By Special To Augusta Good News · 08 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Medical college students aim to eliminate food waste on campus

Through a new student-led program, leftover food from dining halls

Photojournalism: Grovetown beats South Effingham

By Mike Adams · 07 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Photojournalism: Grovetown beats South Effingham

A photo story from the Jan. 7 Grovetown High School basketball game.

Augusta’s Got Talent contestant deadline is Jan. 13.

By Staff Report · 07 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta’s Got Talent contestant deadline is Jan. 13.

The deadline for entries into Augusta’s Got Talent is Jan. 13.

Augusta Jewish Film Festival returns

By Staff Report · 06 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta Jewish Film Festival returns

A film series set to begin Jan. 22, explores Jewish culture.

Research finds blood pressure drug holds promise for treating those with PTSD

By Special To Augusta Good News · 06 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Research finds blood pressure drug holds promise for treating those with PTSD

Medical College of Georgia scientists have new evidence that a blood pressure drug can help with the treatment of PTSD.

New sculptures heading downtown

By Staff Report · 06 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on New sculptures heading downtown

The Augusta Sculpture Trail will be installed Jan. 9-13.

Pictorial essay: An artist’s view from the streets on New Year’s Eve

By Special To Augusta Good News · 05 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Pictorial essay: An artist’s view from the streets on New Year’s Eve

See Augusta on New Year’s Eve through the artistic lens of photographer Rebecca Congleton.

Alzheimer’s day program to expand its services

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Alzheimer’s day program to expand its services

Via Cognitive Health, formerly known as the Jud C. Hickey Center for Alzheimer’s Care, will be moving into a new space in 2024.

Why advertise with Augusta Good News?

By Staff Report · 04 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Why advertise with Augusta Good News?

Do you want to link your brand with the positive news revolution? Augusta Good News is a hyperlocal news organization focusing on the people who make the Augusta area an amazing place to work, live and play. Stories feature people profiles, organizations helping people in our community and events happening in the area. We highlight […]

‘Iconic Augusta’ among the exhibitions opening the first week of January

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on ‘Iconic Augusta’ among the exhibitions opening the first week of January

A roundup of arts’ receptions and calls for art in the Augusta area for the first two weeks in January.