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Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.
JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention returns June 20-22
JoeFest returns June 20-22 at the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center.
Walks, rain delays lead to split doubleheader between Augusta and Charleston
The Augusta GreenJackets split a doubleheader with the Charleston RiverDogs Sunday.
News You Can Use: I-20 reopens 36 hours after bridge struck in Aiken County
Just 36 hours after the initial impact to the overpass, SCDOT has reopened traffic on I-20 in both directions at mile marker 13 in Aiken County.
Children’s camp focuses on cooking and home management skills
VeryVera’s Cooking Camp highlights skills needed for daily life.
News You Can Use: I-20 closure update June 15
Work continues on the I-20 closure in Aiken County. Overnight, contractors successfully demolished and removed the bridge structure damaged in Saturday’s tanker crash and fire.
Aiken Train Day event delights crowd June 14
National Train Day brought people to the Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum June 14.
In pictures: Richmond County summer reading kickoff celebration June 14
The Augusta Richmond County Public Library kicked off its summer reading program with a special event at Dave and Buster’s.
In pictures: Happy birthday, Augusta!
June 14 is the city of Augusta’s birthday. Celebrate with a look at some historic postcards as well as some historic sites.
GreenJackets drop third straight in Charleston June 13
The Augusta GreenJackets fell 5-1 Friday in Charleston.
News You Can Use: Columbia County lane closings for the week of June 16, 2025
Road work, including some at night, continues this week in Columbia County.
Augusta University Athletics adds men’s and women’s indoor track and field
Augusta University Athletics will add men’s and women’s indoor track and field, with competition beginning in the 2025-26 academic year.
New 7 Brew Coffee set for June 16 opening
The 7 Brew Coffee at 3600 Walton Way Extension will open Monday.