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Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.
Miss Augusta 2024 highlights alcohol awareness
April is alcohol awareness month, and Miss Augusta 2024 has chosen the subject as her platform.
Explosive sixth inning pushes ‘Jackets over Mudcats April 16
The Augusta GreenJackets topped the Carolina Mudcats on April 16.
Augusta Locally Grown’s indoor farmers’ market opens April 18
Augusta Locally Grown is set to open its 2024 season on April 18.
MCG scientists establish protein database to advance vision research
Scientists at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University have established a database to allow researchers to better examine the underlying causes of some of the most common conditions that cause vision loss.
Moonlight cruises, discovery day among upcoming events at the Augusta Canal
Canal Discovery Day is planned for April 20 and music cruises begin April 27
GreenJackets finish Cannon Ballers’ series with third straight win
The Augusta GreenJackets won their third straight Sunday, April 14.
Dance, acrobatics tell story of ‘The Thorn’
“The Thorn” takes a unique approach to retelling the story of Jesus through dance, aerial acts and martial arts. Its creator said “The Thorn” is not a church service but a performing arts’ event. It will be at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center April 22-23.
GreenJackets blank Cannon Ballers April 13
The Augusta GreenJackets posted their first shutout of the 2024 season Saturday night.
Outdoor concerts abound in area beginning April 15
Outdoor concerts are a mainstay of the late spring and early summer with series in Augusta,, North Augusta and Aiken.
GreenJackets get back into the win column April 12
The Augusta GreenJackets got back in the win column April 12 in Kannapolis, N.C.
Laurel Canyon favorites benefit the Junior League on April 27
Songs from the catalogs of artists such as Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Carole King and Joni Mitchell are part of a night to benefit the Junior League of Augusta.