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

Children’s Hospital of Georgia receives grant from Jordan Spieth Family Foundation

By Special To Augusta Good News · 03 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Children’s Hospital of Georgia receives grant from Jordan Spieth Family Foundation

A grant from the Jordan Spieth Foundation will help fund a full-time social worker and travel expenses for pediatric cancer patients and their families at Georgia’s second largest children’s hospital.

Mayor’s reception opens Masters’ festivities

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Apr 2023 · 2

Mayor Garnett Johnson kicked off Masters Week with a party at the Augusta Common.

Augusta woman’s legacy to find cure for rare bleeding disorder lives on

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta woman’s legacy to find cure for rare bleeding disorder lives on

Helen Proctor Smith started a foundation to find a cure for a rare bleeding disorder. Now the next generation continues her mission.

Naked Epicurean: A masterful grilling party

By Ann Beth Strelec · 01 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Naked Epicurean: A masterful grilling party

Augusta’s Naked Epicurean offers up a menu fit for golf royalty during tournament week.

Coffee with a side of frozen custard at Café Dulce

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 31 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Coffee with a side of frozen custard at Café Dulce

A new west Augusta eatery offers coffee and frozen custard.

Georgia teacher planning period bill passes  

By Capitol Beat News Service · 31 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Georgia teacher planning period bill passes  

Georgia lawmakers voted March 29 to give teachers a daily planning period to avert teacher burnout.

MCG Center for Healthy Aging, Hess honored with Golden Helix Awards

By Special To Augusta Good News · 30 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on MCG Center for Healthy Aging, Hess honored with Golden Helix Awards

The dean of the Medical College of Georgia and the Center for Healthy Aging received The Center for Global Health Innovation’s Office of Life Sciences and Digital Health 25th annual Golden Helix Awards March 29 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta.

Golf week brings concerts and special events

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Golf week brings concerts and special events

Here are a few of the events scheduled in Augusta while golf is in town.

Golfers improve their game with the help of Aiken physical therapist

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 29 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Golfers improve their game with the help of Aiken physical therapist

An Aiken physical therapist helps golfers improve their game while safeguarding themselves from injury.

GreenJackets open season April 11

By Special To Augusta Good News · 28 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on GreenJackets open season April 11

The Augusta GreenJackets open the season on April 11.

Ramblin’s Roads: Georgia’s Chinese history to be recognized with first-ever marker

By Don "Ramblin'" Rhodes · 28 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Ramblin’s Roads: Georgia’s Chinese history to be recognized with first-ever marker

Don Rhodes’ column highlights an upcoming program to honor Augusta’s Chinese community.

VA Augusta Fisher House provides safe stay for families of veterans

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on VA Augusta Fisher House provides safe stay for families of veterans

The Fisher House is a home away from home for military and veterans’ family members while their loved one is receiving medical care.