Rakiyah Lenon
Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.
Book event brings smiles
The Literacy is Health: Books for Shay event provided free books for children as well as medical screenings.
New exhibition highlights unique Augusta women’s group
A exhibition honoring the legacy of Rosa T. Beard and the Debutante Club she founded in 1963 opens with a reception on March 17 at the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History.
‘Z’s Last Hurrah’ marks end of dance era
“Z’s Last Hurrah” brings together some of Zanne Colton’s favorite pieces. The April 26 performance will mark Colton’s retirement from the Colton Ballet Company
Columbia County Teacher of Year named finalist for state honor
Crystal McDowell, Columbia County’s Teacher of the Year, has been named a finalist for the state award.
Police dog certification trials held at SRS
The United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) conducted its spring canine detection trials for the region at SRS Feb. 22-24.
Westside cruises to third state basketball title
Westside won its third straight state title March 7.
Visionaries raise money to fight blood cancers
Visionaries of the Year raise money to fight blood cancers.
Fund to provide white coats for Augusta University nursing students
The Ever Onward Award Fund will provide white coats to Augusta University nursing students.
United Way celebrates fundraising efforts at March 5 luncheon
The United Way of the CSRA celebrated its annual fundraising campaign March 5.
Piedmont Augusta names new executive director of philanthropy
Anne Catherine Murray is the new executive director of philanthropy at Piedmont Augusta.
Davidson student named Georgia ‘youth of year’ by Boys and Girls Clubs
Nakayla English is the Boys and Girls Clubs’ Georgia Youth of the Year for 2024.