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

In pictures: Westobou turns green for WestoHue

By Special To Augusta Good News · 28 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: Westobou turns green for WestoHue

Scenes from Westobou Gallery’s monochromatic party WestoHue on March 27.

Augusta Habitat for Humanity plans to expand its efforts over next five years

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Augusta Habitat for Humanity plans to expand its efforts over next five years

Expect to see more from the Augusta/CSRA Habitat for Humanity over the next few years as it expands its efforts to build affordable housing in the area.

In pictures: 2026 Columbia County Special Olympics

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: 2026 Columbia County Special Olympics

Columbia County held its Special Olympics at Lakeside High School March 27, 2026.

Party highlights Augusta as a ‘Feel Good City’ and kickoffs new art initiative

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Party highlights Augusta as a ‘Feel Good City’ and kickoffs new art initiative

A March 25 party highlighted efforts to promote Augusta and kickoff a new public art initiative.

‘Together We Bloom’ features Georgia flowers in brightly colored sculpture

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on ‘Together We Bloom’ features Georgia flowers in brightly colored sculpture

An 11-foot-tall sculpture has a new home on the Salvation Army Kroc Center campus.

CSRA Heart Walk planned for March 27

By Staff Report · 24 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on CSRA Heart Walk planned for March 27

The CSRA Heart Walk is scheduled for March 27.

Women in Philanthropy awards more than $150,000 in grants at March 20 luncheon

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Women in Philanthropy awards more than $150,000 in grants at March 20 luncheon

On Friday, Women in Philanthropy of the Central Savannah River Area distributed more than $150,000 to 10 organizations. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $25,000.

In pictures: Social Canvas at the Morris Museum of Art

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: Social Canvas at the Morris Museum of Art

Social Canvas highlighted the art of Richmond County K-12 students on March 21, 2026.

In pictures: 2026 CSRA League of Women Voters’ EqualiTea

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: 2026 CSRA League of Women Voters’ EqualiTea

Highlights from the CSRA League of Women Voters EqualiTea on March 21, 2026.

A man and his guide dog show people what independence looks like

By Nick Lovett · 22 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on A man and his guide dog show people what independence looks like

Joseph “Joey” Johnson lives with retinitis pigmentosa and gets through life with his guide dog, Tucker.

In pictures: Under the Crown

By Mike Adams · 21 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: Under the Crown

Scenes from Under the Crown at the Living History Park in North Augusta March 21.

Michael Kaeshammer performs outside the genre box

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Michael Kaeshammer performs outside the genre box

Michael Kaeshammer will be at the Jabez S. Hardin Auditorium on March 28 at 7:30 p.m.