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

Lakeside blanks Evans 21-0 Sept. 6

By Christopher Rickerson · 07 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Lakeside blanks Evans 21-0 Sept. 6

Lakeside defeats rival Evans on Sept. 6.

In pictures: Yellow Jackets sting Thoroughbreds Sept. 6

By Mike Adams · 07 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Yellow Jackets sting Thoroughbreds Sept. 6

The North Augusta YellowJackets charged to victory over the South Aiken Thoroughbreds 33-21 Sept. 6.

Fort Eisenhower welcomes first active-duty deputy commander

By Special To Augusta Good News · 06 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Fort Eisenhower welcomes first active-duty deputy commander

The U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence welcomed its first active-duty Deputy Commanding General in a ceremony Sept. 6 at the Eisenhower Conference and Catering Center.

GreenJackets shut out Wood Ducks Sept. 6

By Special To Augusta Good News · 06 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on GreenJackets shut out Wood Ducks Sept. 6

Owen Hackman dazzled through six innings and was picked up by Adam Shoemaker, as the pair combined to allow just one hit and two base runners in a 4-0 shutout win Friday.

New thrift store will reflect arts school’s mission

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Sep 2024 · 1

The Second Act, a thrift store to benefit the Jessye Norman School of the Arts, will open Sept. 20.

Career and resource expo to be held at Goodwill on Sept. 9

By Staff Report · 06 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Career and resource expo to be held at Goodwill on Sept. 9

The Goodwill of Middle Georgia and the Central Savannah River Area Career and Resource Expo is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 9.

ArtScape: Westobou season opens; Sense of Place returns to Gertrude Herbert

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Westobou season opens; Sense of Place returns to Gertrude Herbert

ArtScape is a regular column at Augusta Good News highlighting visual arts happenings in the area.

Yerby bench unveiled Sept. 5

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Yerby bench unveiled Sept. 5

A sculpture dedication was part of three days highlighting the work of author Frank Yerby.

In The Zone With: Beau Polcha

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on In The Zone With: Beau Polcha

Beau Polcha, an Augusta Prep junior, scored a school record of six touchdowns on Aug. 30.

Wood Duck dominance over GreenJackets continues on Sept. 4

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Wood Duck dominance over GreenJackets continues on Sept. 4

The Augusta GreenJackets lost their eighth game to the Down East Wood Ducks Sept. 5

Arts council director reflects on 27-year career

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Sep 2024 · 2

Brenda Durant plans to retire in October after 27 years as executive director of the Greater Augusta Arts Council.

AI-assisted research could benefit cancer patients

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on AI-assisted research could benefit cancer patients

AI is helping researchers at the Georgia Cancer Center.