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Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.
Seven Richmond County schools named Georgia Literacy Leaders
The Georgia Department of Education named seven Richmond County schools as “Literacy Leaders” for exceptional achievement or growth in the percentage of students reading at or above grade level.
Harlem beats Richmond Academy Nov. 5
Harlem sits at 8-1 overall with one game remaining in the season.
New collaboration brings food to the doorsteps of those in need
A new initiative will deliver essential food items to those in need particularly older adults, people with disabilities and those without reliable transportation.
AU CodeHoppers makes comeback
CodeHoppers, a student-led program sponsored by Augusta University’s School of Computer and Cyber Sciences, is making a comeback.
Fifth grade teacher named Columbia County Teacher of Year
Tabitha Purvis, a fifth grade math and science at Euchee Creek Elementary School, was named Columbia County’s Teacher of the Year.
AU computer science professor awarded $75,000 at cyber innovators challenge event
Sejun Song, an Augusta University computer science professor, received a $75,000 prize at the National Security Innovation Network Innovators Challenge.
Second in series of theatrical readings to be held at Laney Museum Nov. 16
Augusta native and renowned actor Jerome Preston Bates will be directing and performing the second play in a series of theatrical readings of great works by iconic writer August Wilson at the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History.
Augusta native lands role on ‘groundbreaking’ CBS soap
Augusta native Maurice Johnson has a lead role in the new CBS soap called “Beyond the Gates.”
Jags avenge early season volleyball loss to Pacers on Nov. 2
Augusta University defeated USC Aiken in volleyball Saturday.
Kansas brings 50th anniversary tour to Columbia County Nov 15
Ronnie Platt, Kansas’s front man, reflects on the band’s music.
Nursing sorority marks its Founders Day
The Phi Chi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, a professional sorority for nurses, held its 2024 Founders Day event on Oct. 16.
Column: 100th career victory ‘builds on tradition’
Aquinas coach James Leonard won his 100th career game Thursday.