Ron Baxley Jr.
Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.
Painful series ends with whimper as Jackets fall flat on June 8
A late home run off Adam Shoemaker handed the lefty his second loss of the week, and the team’s fifth in six games as the Fayetteville Woodpeckers manhandled the home side all week, culminating with a 3-1 win June 8.
In pictures: Fort Eisenhower and the Cyber Center of Excellence celebrate 250 years of U.S. Army
Fort Eisenhower’s celebration of the Army’s 250th anniversary began with an Army Heritage Month Program on June 6.
Ribbon cutting planned for Nieci’s Green Bites Pet Boutique June 19
A ribbon cutting is scheduled for Nieci’s Green Bites Pet Boutique, 908 Broad St., at 4 p.m. June 19.
Augusta TrackTown Throwdown held June 7
Fleet Feet Augusta hosted its inaugural TrackTown Throwdown at the Academy of Richmond County track on Saturday, June 7.
Wildlife program brings reptiles and amphibians up close
Sean Poppy, Savannah River Ecology Library outreach coordinator, brought a menagerie of reptiles, amphibians and birds to the Nancy Carson Library on Friday. Poppy was at the library as part of its summer reading program activities.
Paceline funds awarded to seven cancer research projects on June 6
Although Hurricane Helene led to the cancellation of the annual Paceline bike ride, more than $250,000 was raised resulting in seven cancer research grants.
Season-high errors lead to Jackets’ downfall in 10 on June 4
A nightmarish bout of déjà vu has hit the GreenJackets, as for the second straight night the home team was its own worst enemy across ten innings, falling 5-4 for their second consecutive extra inning loss against Fayetteville.
Sibling comedians to take center stage at Grantski’s June 5
Sibling comedians Wyatt Feegrado and Luke Abranches will bring their “Favorite Child” Tour to Grantski Records on Thursday, June 5.