Rakiyah Lenon

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

In pictures: Augusta University fans Stuff the Stadium

By Mike Adams · 10 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Augusta University fans Stuff the Stadium

The Augusta University Jaguars posted their first conference win of he season against Clayton State University Jan. 10.

Researchers use pioneering technology in studying bladder cancer

By Special To Augusta Good News · 10 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Researchers use pioneering technology in studying bladder cancer

Augusta University’s Immunology Center of Georgia researchers are using pioneering technology to explore the role of elusive neutrophils in bladder cancer.

The Salvation Army of Augusta surpasses Red Kettle Campaign goal

By Staff Report · 10 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on The Salvation Army of Augusta surpasses Red Kettle Campaign goal

The Salvation Army of Augusta exceeded its goal for its annual Red Kettle campaign in 2023. The Salvation Army announced Jan. 10.

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Aiken Symphony strings concert set for Jan. 19

By Special To Augusta Good News · 09 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Aiken Symphony strings concert set for Jan. 19

Aiken Symphony’s strings will present “Strings Attached” on Jan. 19.

Fisher House manager provides three decades of support to military families

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Fisher House manager provides three decades of support to military families

Francisco Cruz has served as the Fort Eisenhower Fisher House manager for three decades.

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Multiple area events set to honor King’s legacy in 2024

By Staff Report · 07 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Multiple area events set to honor King’s legacy in 2024

A parade, a play and keynote addresses are planned for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.

Tennis and learning in full swing at MACH Academy

By Rakiyah Lenon · 07 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Tennis and learning in full swing at MACH Academy

MACH Academy focuses on tennis but also offers academic enrichment such as coding.

Lakeside defeats Glynn Academy on Jan. 6 to move to 2-0 in the region

By Christopher Rickerson · 06 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Lakeside defeats Glynn Academy on Jan. 6 to move to 2-0 in the region

Lakeside won its second straight region game Jan. 6 over Glynn Academy.

Winter blooms focus of annual camellia show

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Winter blooms focus of annual camellia show

The annual Aiken Camellia Society Camellia Show will be Jan. 20.

Bite into ‘Dracula’ at USC Aiken’s Center for Lifelong Learning

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Bite into ‘Dracula’ at USC Aiken’s Center for Lifelong Learning

Dacre Stoker, the great-grand nephew of Dracula’s author, will present a three session class in March. Registration began Jan. 3.

Thomson teen writes first film score; Augusta premiere set for Jan. 20

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Thomson teen writes first film score; Augusta premiere set for Jan. 20

Film scores have made an impression on Joseph Caudill, and at the age of 18, he wrote his first one for a full-length movie that will be premiered in Augusta on Jan. 20.

ArtScape: New Year, new art offerings

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on ArtScape: New Year, new art offerings

A look at January art exhibitions around Augusta.