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

Two annual cancer fundraisers see changes due to Helene

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Two annual cancer fundraisers see changes due to Helene

Hurricane Helene has prompted changes with two community cancer fundraisers – the Paceline ride and the annual Miracle Mile Walk.

Guest Column: How to find light even in the darkest of times

By Special To Augusta Good News · 12 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Guest Column: How to find light even in the darkest of times

Tara Simkins is a lawyer turned life coach, facilitator and childhood cancer philanthropist. This is the second in a series of columns in which she shares some of the tools she developed when dealing with her son’s cancer journey. She hopes that they might help others coping with the mental and emotional aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Aquinas battles to earn 12-7 region win over Harlem

By Christopher Rickerson · 12 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Aquinas battles to earn 12-7 region win over Harlem

Aquinas topped Harlem Friday on Bulldogs’ turf.

Hurricane relief supply drive-thru at SRP Park Oct. 12

By Staff Report · 11 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Hurricane relief supply drive-thru at SRP Park Oct. 12

A Hurricane Relief Supply Drive-Thru at SRP Park will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 or while supplies last. 

Guest Column: When no one else understands, start here

By Special To Augusta Good News · 11 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Guest Column: When no one else understands, start here

Tara Simkins is a lawyer turned life coach, facilitator and childhood cancer philanthropist. This is the first of several columns in which she shares some of the tools she developed when dealing with her son’s cancer journey. She hopes that they might help others coping with the mental and emotional aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Dracula ballet mesmerizes and entertains

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Dracula ballet mesmerizes and entertains

South Carolina Ballet, the state’s only professional ballet company, will bring Dracula: Ballet With a Bite! to the Columbia County Performing Arts Center Oct. 18.

Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants’ concert set for Oct. 22

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants’ concert set for Oct. 22

The U.S Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants will be in Columbia County Oct. 22.

Fort Eisenhower set to reopen Oct. 11

By Staff Report · 10 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Fort Eisenhower set to reopen Oct. 11

Fort Eisenhower will be reopened for normal operations beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11.

Vision 360 event designed to inspire

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Vision 360 event designed to inspire

The Vision 360 Education, Career, Entrepreneur Expo is set for Oct. 12.

Fort Eisenhower reopening in phases after Helene

By Staff Report · 08 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Fort Eisenhower reopening in phases after Helene

Fort Eisenhower announced a phased reopening Tuesday after Hurricane Helene.

Richmond County’s Class of 2024 has highest graduation rate in school system’s history

By Staff Report · 08 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Richmond County’s Class of 2024 has highest graduation rate in school system’s history

The Richmond County School System Class of 2024 graduation rates continue a two-year trend of growth.

Columbia County teacher named Art Educator of Year

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Columbia County teacher named Art Educator of Year

Tiffany Weser, who teaches at the Columbia Virtual Academy, was recently named the Georgia Art Education Association’s 2025 Art Educator of the Year.