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

Seniors return to their elementary school for celebratory walk

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 May 2023 · Comments Off on Seniors return to their elementary school for celebratory walk

Several high school seniors returned to where they first started their educational journey to inspire schoolchildren.

Augusta Mini Theatre set to raise funds for dream

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 May 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta Mini Theatre set to raise funds for dream

The Augusta Mini Theatre has provided programs for nearly 50 years in Augusta. A 150-seat theater has been a longtime dream of its founder.

Mobile lab provides students hands-on experience

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 May 2023 · Comments Off on Mobile lab provides students hands-on experience

A new program brings science research to local classrooms.

GreenJackets take Cannon Ballers to school on Education Day

By Staff Report · 03 May 2023 · Comments Off on GreenJackets take Cannon Ballers to school on Education Day

The Augusta GreenJackets won their second straight over the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers May 3.

Piedmont Augusta awarded spring 2023 ‘A’ hospital safety grade from Leapfrog Group

By Staff Report · 03 May 2023 · Comments Off on Piedmont Augusta awarded spring 2023 ‘A’ hospital safety grade from Leapfrog Group

Piedmont Augusta has received its 17th “A” rating.

Handmade fair supports local artists and Ugandan charity

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 May 2023 · Comments Off on Handmade fair supports local artists and Ugandan charity

Augusta Handmade Fair returns Saturday.

Get Down on James Brown’s birthday

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 May 2023 · Comments Off on Get Down on James Brown’s birthday

An outdoor music event will mark James Brown’s birthday.

Aiken’s First Baptist Church preschool director to retire

By Special To Augusta Good News · 01 May 2023 · Comments Off on Aiken’s First Baptist Church preschool director to retire

Kathy Samaha has spent her entire career in education including 11 years as the preschool director for Aiken’s First Baptist Church.

Column: Free Comic Book Day is bittersweet this year

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 01 May 2023 · Comments Off on Column: Free Comic Book Day is bittersweet this year

Free Comic Book Day is usually a fun one, but this year it will be touched with sadness as Ron Baxley Jr. shares in this column.

GreenJackets woes continues as they drop two to Fireflies April 30

By Staff Report · 30 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on GreenJackets woes continues as they drop two to Fireflies April 30

The Augusta GreenJackets dropped two Sunday.

Former mayor enjoys time on big screen

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Former mayor enjoys time on big screen

Former Augusta Mayor Bob Young has often found himself in front of a camera during his career.

Augusta Players ‘Seussical’ not just for kids

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta Players ‘Seussical’ not just for kids

The Augusta Players production of Seussical is May 5-7 at the Imperial Theatre.