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

Augusta named one of five hub cities for President Biden’s ‘Investing in America’ agenda

By Staff Report · 18 May 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta named one of five hub cities for President Biden’s ‘Investing in America’ agenda

Augusta has been chosen as one of five hub cities to participate in the President’s Investing in America Agenda.

Fashion show pays tribute to Sacred Heart history

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 May 2023 · Comments Off on Fashion show pays tribute to Sacred Heart history

A fashion show May 16 honored the legacy of the founders of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, now Sacred Heart Cultural Center.

Naked Epicurean: Pineapple Ink’s toast to summer

By Ann Beth Strelec · 18 May 2023 · Comments Off on Naked Epicurean: Pineapple Ink’s toast to summer

Naked Epicurean brings a taste of summer cocktails to her column.

New storm drain murals give Richmond County students creative way to learn

By Christopher Rickerson · 17 May 2023 · Comments Off on New storm drain murals give Richmond County students creative way to learn

A storm drain mural project allows children to use their creativity while learning about the water system and storm water pollution.

A.R. Johnson senior named Gates Scholar

By Staff Report · 17 May 2023 · Comments Off on A.R. Johnson senior named Gates Scholar

A.R. Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School senior Jonathan Ross, Jr., has been named a 2023 Gates Scholar.

Arts council announces award winners

By Staff Report · 17 May 2023 · Comments Off on Arts council announces award winners

The Greater Augusta Arts Council announced the recipients of its annual awards on May 16.

ArtScape: ‘An Tobar – The Well,’ Augusta Poster Show, Aiken Center for Arts wins Governor’s Award

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 May 2023 · Comments Off on ArtScape: ‘An Tobar – The Well,’ Augusta Poster Show, Aiken Center for Arts wins Governor’s Award

Artscape is a column highlighting Augusta area arts happenings.

GreenJackets score five in ninth, ground Pelicans May 16

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 May 2023 · Comments Off on GreenJackets score five in ninth, ground Pelicans May 16

The Augusta GreenJackets win May 16.

Ceremony to honor African American veterans buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 May 2023 · Comments Off on Ceremony to honor African American veterans buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery

A May 25 ceremony will honor veterans buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery.

MCG researchers find ways to stop vision loss in preemies

By Special To Augusta Good News · 16 May 2023 · Comments Off on MCG researchers find ways to stop vision loss in preemies

Medical College of Georgia scientists have found a new target and drug to stop a spiraling cycle that leads to vision loss in premature newborns.

GreenJackets pick up Mother’s Day win

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 May 2023 · Comments Off on GreenJackets pick up Mother’s Day win

The Augusta GreenJackets split the series against the Charleston RiverDogs with a Mother’s Day victory.

Column: Moonlight music cruise doesn’t disappoint

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 May 2023 · Comments Off on Column: Moonlight music cruise doesn’t disappoint

The Moonlight Music Cruises along the Augusta Canal are held in late spring/early summer and in the fall.