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

Easter egg hunts, festivities planned for April 19

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Easter egg hunts, festivities planned for April 19

A sampling of Easter egg hunts and other festivities.

Bottom of the order sparks offense as GreenJackets even series April 11

By Special To Augusta Good News · 12 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Bottom of the order sparks offense as GreenJackets even series April 11

Mason Guerra hammered his first pro homer as the Augusta GreenJackets secured a 5-1 win April 11.

Navy Blue Angels to fly high at Augusta air show

By Staff Report · 11 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Navy Blue Angels to fly high at Augusta air show

The Air Dot Show Tour returns to Augusta on April 26-27, 2025 at Augusta Regional Airport.

Southern humorist to speak at Girl Scout fundraiser

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Southern humorist to speak at Girl Scout fundraiser

Grits and Girl Scouts will be at 8 a.m. May 1 at Phinizy House and will benefit Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia.

GreenJackets become Azaleas for first six-day homestand of 2025 season

By Staff Report · 10 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on GreenJackets become Azaleas for first six-day homestand of 2025 season

A look at some of the special events during the GreenJackets’ first six-game homestand of the season.

In pictures: Aiken Art Walk

By Mike Adams · 08 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Aiken Art Walk

Scenes from the April 8 Art Walk in downtown Aiken.

SHARP Dance Company brings ‘669’ performance to USC Aiken

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on SHARP Dance Company brings ‘669’ performance to USC Aiken

SHARP Dance Company will present “669” at USC Aiken on April 22. That represents the number of children Britain’s Sir Nicholas Winton saved from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia in 1939 prior to the start of World War II.

Mammoth homer caps rainy extra-inning GreenJackets’ win April 6

By Special To Augusta Good News · 06 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Mammoth homer caps rainy extra-inning GreenJackets’ win April 6

The GreenJackets won in extra innings Sunday over the Fireflies.

Second annual Columbia County Arts at the Plaza scheduled for April 26

By Staff Report · 06 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Second annual Columbia County Arts at the Plaza scheduled for April 26

Columbia County students will showcase their drama, music and visual art talents at the second annual Arts at the Plaza.

Golf week events 2025: Lots of live music, Aiken Fest, full moon hike and a play

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Golf week events 2025: Lots of live music, Aiken Fest, full moon hike and a play

Golf may be the featured attraction in Augusta, but there are other activities planned for April 7-12.

In pictures: Mayor’s Masters Reception 2025

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Mayor’s Masters Reception 2025

Scenes from the Mayor’s Masters Reception Saturday, April 5 at the Augusta Common.

Monument dedicated to Augusta’s Black Caddies

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Apr 2025 · 2

Painted by Baruti Tucker, a new sculpture pays tribute to the men on the bag.