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Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.
Augusta’s past comes to life at Night at Museum event
A president, a female golfer, a war hero turned pro baseball player and a groundbreaking psychiatrist/New York Times’ bestselling author. They are all part of the fabric of Augusta’s history and are among the people visitors will meet after hours Aug. 14 at the 12th Annual Night at the Museum.
Grant will place mental health professionals in Augusta’s areas of need
A new collaboration between Augusta University’s College of Education and Human Development and School of Public Health has resulted in a $2.4 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration to increase behavioral health services for high-need, high-demand areas serving children, adolescents and transitional-aged youth living in Augusta.
Series finale with Mudcats canceled due to weather
Sunday’s game between the GreenJackets and Carolina Mudcats was canceled due to rain and unplayable field conditions.
GreenJackets beat Mudcats for fourth straight on Aug. 2
Rayven Antonio continues to love pitching at home and limited the Mudcats to just one run in six strong innings as Augusta GreenJackets took a 5-3 final for their fourth straight defeat of Carolina.
Edgefield American Revolution monument dedicated Aug. 2
A new monument for the American Revolution was dedicated Saturday at the Edgefield Courthouse Square in Edgefield.
SRP Federal Credit Union employees give back to the community
Over the past several weeks, SRP Federal Credit Union employees have rolled up their sleeves and given back to the community through blood drives and back-to-school events.
Hot bats on Aug. 1 bring GreenJackets’ win streak to three
The GreenJacket offense didn’t miss a beat despite a series of transactions, as all nine hitters reached base to thump the Carolina Mudcats by a score of 12-4 Aug. 1.
Shaun Andrews named Accelerate Augusta executive director
Accelerate Augusta announced on Aug. 1 that Shaun Andrews will be its new Executive Director.
GreenJacket arms shackle powerful Mudcat bats for July 31 win
The top offense in the Carolina League had no answer for Augusta’s pitching staff, as Kendy Richard, Samuel Mejia and Trent Buchanan combined for 16 strikeouts and just three hits allowed in a 3-0 shutout win Thursday.
Augusta University men’s and women’s golf join the West Coast Conference as affiliate member
Augusta University’s Division I men’s and women’s golf programs are set to join the West Coast Conference (WCC) as affiliate members beginning with the 2025-26 academic year, the league announced July 31.
‘Forever Plaid’ blends harmonies of 1950s and 1960s
If you love the music of the late 1950s and early 1960s, check out “Forever Plaid” Aug. 1-3 at the North Augusta Community Center.