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

Hess honors three in state of college address Feb. 16

By Staff Report · 17 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on Hess honors three in state of college address Feb. 16

Three received awards for their service to the Medical College of Georgia.

The fabric of James Brown’s hometown is woven into A&E docu-series

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on The fabric of James Brown’s hometown is woven into A&E docu-series

Award-winning filmmaker Deborah Riley Draper spent a lot of time in Augusta while making her docu-series on James Brown.

Ground broken on field of dreams

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on Ground broken on field of dreams

Officials broke ground on a new Miracle League field Feb. 15. in North Augusta.

Celtic Rock sensation heads to Aiken just ahead of St. Paddy’s Day

By Special To Augusta Good News · 14 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on Celtic Rock sensation heads to Aiken just ahead of St. Paddy’s Day

The award-winning Derina Harvey Band will perform in Aiken March 14-15.

Stafford Nut and Bolt marks 75 years in business

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on Stafford Nut and Bolt marks 75 years in business

Stafford Nut and Bolt has been holding area companies together for 75 years.

In pictures: Lady Jackets buzz past Red Raiders Feb. 13

By Mike Adams · 13 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Lady Jackets buzz past Red Raiders Feb. 13

Scenes from North Augusta’s victory over Greenville Feb. 13.

Singer is ‘Raisin’ Me a Country Girl’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on Singer is ‘Raisin’ Me a Country Girl’

RaeLynn will be in concert Feb. 23 at the Miller Theater.

Augusta native considers herself an ‘unlikely astronaut’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta native considers herself an ‘unlikely astronaut’

Augusta-native Susan Still Kilrain piloted two Space Shuttle missions in 1997. She will be speaking and promoting a children’s book in Augusta Feb. 15-17.

In pictures: New Augusta University mural goes up downtown

By Mike Adams · 10 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: New Augusta University mural goes up downtown

Augusta University students, faculty and staff started work on a mural in downtown Augusta over the weekend.

In pictures: Augusta Jags upset No. 24 USC-Aiken in double OT Feb. 10

By Mike Adams · 10 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Augusta Jags upset No. 24 USC-Aiken in double OT Feb. 10

Scenes from the Augusta University Jaguars’ double overtime victory over the University of South Carolina Aiken.

In pictures: Lady Jags improve their Peach Belt record with Feb. 10 victory

By Mike Adams · 10 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Lady Jags improve their Peach Belt record with Feb. 10 victory

The Augusta University women’s basketball team improved its Peach Belt Conference record Feb. 10 with a win over the University of South Carolina Aiken.

Chef offers specialized meal choices

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on Chef offers specialized meal choices

Jenn Kraus offers food options for specialized diets.