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

Displaced Art Institute students offered space at Helms College

By Special To Augusta Good News · 24 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Displaced Art Institute students offered space at Helms College

Helms College aims to provide immediate educational options for hundreds of culinary students affected by this unexpected closure of The Art Institute of Atlanta.

In pictures: Ironman 70.3 Augusta

By Mike Adams · 24 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on In pictures: Ironman 70.3 Augusta

A look at this year’s Ironman 70.3.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s set for Sept. 30

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Walk to End Alzheimer’s set for Sept. 30

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be Sept. 30.

Knights score 22 unanswered points in second half to defeat Warriors

By Christopher Rickerson · 22 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Knights score 22 unanswered points in second half to defeat Warriors

Evans continued its rivalry dominance over Grovetown. The Knights have won the last five meetings.

In pictures: North Augusta defeats Strom Thurmond

By Mike Adams · 22 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on In pictures: North Augusta defeats Strom Thurmond

Photo highlights from Friday’s matchup between North Augusta and Strom Thurmond.

Film producer announces plans to build studio in Augusta

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Film producer announces plans to build studio in Augusta

Augusta’s film future looks brighter as a movie producer announced plans to bring a studio to the area.

Award-winning author to speak at Book Tavern Sept. 25

By Staff Report · 20 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Award-winning author to speak at Book Tavern Sept. 25

Award-winning author Susan Beckham Zurenda will speak at the Book Tavern Sept. 25.

Augusta Tech announces ‘Den of Distinction’ inductees

By Staff Report · 20 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta Tech announces ‘Den of Distinction’ inductees

Augusta Technical College announced its ‘”Den of Distinction” Sept. 20.

C.T. Walker students recognized as literacy leaders Sept. 20

By Staff Report · 20 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on C.T. Walker students recognized as literacy leaders Sept. 20

Area fourth graders were honored for their reading Sept. 20.

Disney’s ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’ swims into the Kroc Center

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Disney’s ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’ swims into the Kroc Center

The Augusta Junior Players head to the stage with Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. Sept. 29-30 and Oct. 1.

Classical music with a twist opens the annual Concerts with a Cause season Sept. 24

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Classical music with a twist opens the annual Concerts with a Cause season Sept. 24

Concerts with a Cause returns Sept. 24.

Cancer researcher seeks ways to boost T-cell metabolism

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Cancer researcher seeks ways to boost T-cell metabolism

At 25, Mercy Kehinde-Ige is the youngest recipient of this year’s Paceline grants. The graduate student is researching ways to boost T-cell metabolism to help them fight tumors longer.