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

Augusta Boxing Club director found his home in gym

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Jul 2024 · 1

Ray “Stingray” Whitfield grew up in the Augusta Boxing Club and has been its director for more than a decade. The Augusta Boxing Club will mark 50 years with a series of bouts Saturday, July 27, at the gym at 1929 Walton Way.

Ninth inning rally falls short for Augusta GreenJackets July 24

By Special To Augusta Good News · 25 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Ninth inning rally falls short for Augusta GreenJackets July 24

The GreenJackets dropped their second in a row Wednesday against the Pelicans 4-3.

Augusta Mini Theatre groundbreaking date set

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta Mini Theatre groundbreaking date set

Tyrone Butler has invested his life into the Augusta Mini Theatre. He’ll see a longtime dream fulfilled in 2025.

Augusta offense quiet in 7-1 loss to Pelicans

By Special To Augusta Good News · 24 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta offense quiet in 7-1 loss to Pelicans

GreenJacket bats quiet in 7-1 loss Tuesday.

Piedmont Augusta honored for work with stroke patients

By Staff Report · 23 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Piedmont Augusta honored for work with stroke patients

The American Heart Association has recognized Piedmont Augusta’s work with stroke patients.

Patterned after Augusta art school, JNSA2 opens in Atlanta

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Patterned after Augusta art school, JNSA2 opens in Atlanta

JNSA2, an affiliate of Augusta’s Jessye Norman School of the Arts, started programming on July 8.

Scenes from the Augusta Jewish Museum July 21 ribbon cutting ceremony

By Staff Report · 22 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Scenes from the Augusta Jewish Museum July 21 ribbon cutting ceremony

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the Augusta Jewish Museum July 21.

Bank of America grants help Aiken Tech and Augusta Locally Grown

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Bank of America grants help Aiken Tech and Augusta Locally Grown

Funding from Bank of America will benefit Aiken Tech students and Augusta Locally Grown’s veggie prescription program.

Jackets drop twin bill in Kannapolis July 21

By Special To Augusta Good News · 21 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Jackets drop twin bill in Kannapolis July 21

The Augusta GreenJackets drop two in Kannapolis July 21.

Local Goodwill receives Catalyst Grant

By Staff Report · 21 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Local Goodwill receives Catalyst Grant

Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA is one of 27 local nonprofit organizations to receive a Catalyst Grant and become part of a program through the Urban Institute and the Microsoft Justice Reform Initiative.

Street photographer captures spontaneous side of life

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Street photographer captures spontaneous side of life

Rebecca Congleton has an eye for photography.

Ribbon cutting scheduled at Augusta Jewish Museum July 21

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Jul 2024 · 1

A ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Augusta Jewish Museum.