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Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.
Groundbreaking ceremony held for Accelerate Augusta
A ceremonial groundbreaking was held Tuesday for Accelerate Augusta.
Grant supports pediatric brain cancer research
Representatives with Hyundai Hope On Wheels presented a $400,000 Scholar Hope Grant to Dr. Theodore Johnson at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia to support pediatric brain cancer research at Augusta University’s Georgia Cancer Center.
Concert Truck delivers music and Davidson grad to Aiken Sept. 8
Susan Zhang, a classically trained pianist, decided to make music her career while a student at John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School.
GreenJackets’ offense silenced in Aug. 11 twin bill
Playing their second doubleheader in three days, the GreenJackets combined for bad luck and absent offense to drop both games on the day.
Augusta Stars bring home medals from Special Olympics event Aug. 10
Members of the Augusta Stars went after the gold at the Cherokee County Special Olympics Georgia Kayak Invitational at Lake Allatoona, Ga. on Aug. 10.
ArtScape: Area authors publish new works
Tarika Holland, John “Stoney” Cannon and Eva Creel have authored new books, while Baillie Conway illustrated one.
Piedmont Augusta honored for its treatment of heart attack patients
The American College of Cardiology recently recognized Piedmont Augusta for its treatment of heart attack patients.
Peach State Scholars pinned on Aug. 9
Twelve Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University students received pins as Peach State Scholars on Aug. 9.
Jackets end skid in split with RiverDogs
The GreenJackets ended their franchise-record 14 game losing streak in dramatic fashion Friday, knocking off the first place Charleston RiverDogs in extra innings to take game one of a doubleheader on the road.
New business stretches into Columbia County
An assisted stretch studio called StretchLab recently opened in Evans.
Dancer comes home to take post as Colton Ballet Co.’s artistic director
Caitlin McCormack Phibbs comes home to take over as Colton Ballet’s artistic director.