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Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.
Congregation marks first service after completion of hurricane repairs
Eleven months after Hurricane Helene, repairs have been completed at St. John United Methodist Church.
United Way kicks off 2025 campaign with new focus
The United Way of the CSRA kicked off its fundraising campaign Aug. 22 at a breakfast at First Baptist Church of Augusta.
Burke County Bears maul Cross Creek Aug. 22
The Bears have defeated Cross Creek handily each season they have matched up since 2005, and on Friday, they shut out the Razorbacks once again 44-0 on the Razorbacks’ home turf.
In pictures: North Augusta stings Thomson in 2025 season opener
This year, the Jackets used their homefield advantage to defeat the Bulldogs 33-7.
Reyes remarkable in GreenJackets’ win Aug. 22
Starter Jeremy Reyes turned in his second straight stellar start, spinning seven strong frames to silence the sturdy sticks of the Fireflies after a shower-soaked start on Aug. 22 at SRP Park
Richmond County names its six 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year finalists
Six Richmond County School System teachers received surprising news during the middle of their school day when Superintendent Malinda Cobb and the school system’s Teacher of the Year planning committee announced the top finalists for the annual award on Friday, Aug. 15.
CHEF’STORE opens in Augusta
A ribbon cutting ceremony for the US Food CHEF’STORE was Friday. The grand opening is set for Aug. 23
Aiken church school celebrates 50th anniversary Aug. 23
The South Aiken Baptist Christian School 50th Anniversary Celebration begins at 10 a.m., Aug. 23
Jim Hudson Automotive Group donates $50,000 to food bank
The Jim Hudson Automotive Group presented a $50,000 check to the Golden Harvest Food Bank Tuesday.
An Evening of Southern Storytelling: Rick Bragg in conversation with Brian Panowich
Join the Augusta University Writing Project for an evening of stories, laughter and Southern charm with Rick Bragg, Pulitzer Prize winning author, at 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 22 at Maxwell Theatre, 2500 Walton Way.
Black Cat Picture Show is back for 11th year Aug. 21-24
The Black Cat Picture Show is back for its 11th film festival from Aug.21-24 at Le Chat Noir.