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

Pop! To the Culture: ‘Muppet Movie’ perfect Valentine for longtime Muppets’ fan

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 09 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: ‘Muppet Movie’ perfect Valentine for longtime Muppets’ fan

Ron Baxley shares his love of “The Muppet Movie” which will be featured as part of the Movies at the Miller series on Feb. 16.

In pictures: USC Aiken outscores Augusta University Feb. 8

By Christopher Rickerson · 09 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: USC Aiken outscores Augusta University Feb. 8

Scenes from Saturday’s USC Aiken victory over Augusta University.

In pictures: Paine College homecoming parade

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Paine College homecoming parade

Paine College observed homecoming activities on Feb. 7-8.

Cross Creek boys finish regular season 24-1 and undefeated in region play

By Christopher Rickerson · 08 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Cross Creek boys finish regular season 24-1 and undefeated in region play

Cross Creek’s High School boys basketball team stayed hot as the Razorbacks dominated Harlem 73-44 on Friday, Feb 7

In pictures: North Augusta girls defeat Airport Feb. 7

By Mike Adams · 08 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: North Augusta girls defeat Airport Feb. 7

North Augusta’s girls win big over Airport Feb. 7.

In pictures: North Augusta dominates Airport Feb. 7

By Mike Adams · 08 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: North Augusta dominates Airport Feb. 7

North Augusta runs over Airport Feb. 7

Painted door honors legacy of Jimmy Carter

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Painted door honors legacy of Jimmy Carter

A door honoring President Jimmy Carter pays tribute to his volunteer service, and its artwork will help raise funds for an organization he held dear.

News You Can Use: Prescribed fire awareness week Feb. 2-8, 2025

By Staff Report · 06 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on News You Can Use: Prescribed fire awareness week Feb. 2-8, 2025

A prescribed burn was conducted at Fort Eisenhower Feb. 6. The burn falls inline with the Georgia Forestry Commission’s “prescribed fire awareness week” Feb. 2-8.

Davidson alum honored to carry legacy of Alvin Ailey

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Davidson alum honored to carry legacy of Alvin Ailey

Christopher R. Wilson, a a 2013 John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School graduate, will perform at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Feb. 12-16.

Augusta Stars kick off 30th anniversary year at Winter Special Olympics

By Staff Report · 05 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta Stars kick off 30th anniversary year at Winter Special Olympics

The Augusta Stars competed in the Special Olympics Georgia Winter Games in Marietta, Georgia, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.

Diamond Lakes regional baseball fields renamed in honor of former Commissioner Andy Cheek

By Staff Report · 04 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Diamond Lakes regional baseball fields renamed in honor of former Commissioner Andy Cheek

The Diamond Lakes Regional Park baseball field will be officially renamed in honor of former Commissioner Andy Cheek, a dedicated advocate for youth sports and community development. The renaming ceremony will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5.

Grovetown resident part of new Fox series

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Feb 2025 · 1

Watch on Fox Monday, Feb. 10 as Grovetown’s Woody Kaminer gets dropped into the forests of Canada and has to survive.