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

Eggs Up Grill owner already eyeing second location

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Jul 2025 · 1

Eggs Up Grill has only been open for a month, but its owner is already looking toward Grovetown for expansion.

Mayor wants to see riverfront space revitalized

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Mayor wants to see riverfront space revitalized

On July 25, Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson announced a ”bold, bold vision” to invest in economic development, tourism and outdoor recreation on Augusta’s riverfront.

Column: Letters led Ramblin’ Rhodes to Hulk Hogan

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Jul 2025 · 2

Don Rhodes would’ve had a witty column about his memories of Augusta native Hulk Hogan. Instead, Rhodes left a trail of memories.

GreenJackets use late surge to maintain winning ways in Hickory

By Special To Augusta Good News · 24 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on GreenJackets use late surge to maintain winning ways in Hickory

The Augusta GreenJackets posted an 8-5 win Thursday.

Filmmaker finishes second project with help of North Augusta company

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Jul 2025 · 1

Michael Patrick McKinley, who created the “HAPPY: A Small Film with a Big Smile,” has made multiple trips to the Augusta area over the past four months for postproduction of his latest project, “Kaleidoscope Child” to ready it for a private screening in September and off to the film festival circuit.

Guitar donation helps Jessye Norman School

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Guitar donation helps Jessye Norman School

When water damaged 13 guitars at 440 Instruments at 1131 Broad St., its owner Deveran Roof looked for a productive way to pass them on.

News You Can Use: Columbia County lane closures July 24-29

By Staff Report · 23 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on News You Can Use: Columbia County lane closures July 24-29

Lane closures slated for July 24-29.

News You Can Use: Back to school health and safety tips

By Staff Report · 23 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on News You Can Use: Back to school health and safety tips

Piedmont Augusta offers health and safety tips for getting ready to go back to school.

Young players lead Augusta past Hickory July 22

By Special To Augusta Good News · 23 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Young players lead Augusta past Hickory July 22

The Augusta GreenJackets chalked up a 6-1 win July 22 to open their series against the Hickory Crawdads,

Soul Asylum to play Arts in the Heart on Sept. 20

By Staff Report · 22 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Soul Asylum to play Arts in the Heart on Sept. 20

Grammy-winning band Soul Asylum is set to play on the Arts in the Heart of Augusta’s Global Stage on Sept. 20.

Charlie Culberson to be Inducted into GreenJackets Hall of Fame Aug. 22

By Special To Augusta Good News · 21 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Charlie Culberson to be Inducted into GreenJackets Hall of Fame Aug. 22

Charlie Culberson will be inducted into the Augusta GreenJackets Hall of Fame on Aug. 22.

Art collides with reality in ‘The Other Side of Jordan’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Art collides with reality in ‘The Other Side of Jordan’

“The Other Side of Jordan” will be performed July 26.