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

SS Minnow gets stranded in Edgefield for ‘Gilligan’s Island’ musical

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on SS Minnow gets stranded in Edgefield for ‘Gilligan’s Island’ musical

Gilligan’s Island: The Musical will be performed in Edgefield for two weekends in October.

Fightin’ Irish tame Red Devils in region match Sept. 29

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Fightin’ Irish tame Red Devils in region match Sept. 29

Aquinas defeated rival Lincoln County Friday night.

Supreme night of music with Diana Ross tribute artist Oct. 7

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Supreme night of music with Diana Ross tribute artist Oct. 7

Deanna Carroll brings the music of Diana Ross to the stage on Oct. 7.

Pink October: Miracle Mile Walk scheduled for Oct. 21

By Staff Report · 29 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Pink October: Miracle Mile Walk scheduled for Oct. 21

The Miracle Mile Walk fundraiser for breast cancer patients is scheduled for Oct. 21.

Laney science teacher named Richmond County’s teacher of the year

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Laney science teacher named Richmond County’s teacher of the year

Terri Green is the Richmond County Teacher of the Year.

Flowing Wells Theatre nears completion

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Flowing Wells Theatre nears completion

The Enopion Theatre Co. will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2024. The building it will call home should be open in November.

Spa day pampers women who’ve had gynecological cancers

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Spa day pampers women who’ve had gynecological cancers

Women participated in the CSRA Gynecological Cancer Support Group Spa Day Sept. 27.

American Red Cross recognizes heroes

By Staff Report · 27 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on American Red Cross recognizes heroes

The American Red Cross of East Central GA recognized eight local heroes from the Augusta area for their acts of courage, compassion, and community impact at a breakfast Sept. 26.

‘Little Shop of Horrors’ actor pays tribute to mentor in role of Seymour

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ actor pays tribute to mentor in role of Seymour

Little Shop of Horrors will be performed Oct. 6-8 at the Imperial Theatre.

Goodwill conference highlights work of local organization

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Goodwill conference highlights work of local organization

More than 300 Goodwill professionals are in Augusta Sept. 25-27 for a conference.

‘Season of dreams’ brings new home to Augusta Players

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on ‘Season of dreams’ brings new home to Augusta Players

The Augusta Players executive and artistic director doesn’t think the theater group has ever had a home of its own in 79 seasons.

October concert to raise money for Jessye Norman School of the Arts

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on October concert to raise money for Jessye Norman School of the Arts

Four rising opera stars will be featured at this year’s fundraising concert.