Staff Report
Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.
VA Augusta Fisher House provides safe stay for families of veterans
The Fisher House is a home away from home for military and veterans’ family members while their loved one is receiving medical care.
Back-to-back events held March 25 at Augusta Common
Rain didn’t deter people from visiting the Augusta Common March 25 for back-to-back events.
About Town with Francie – Breaking the Barriers
Columnist Francie Klopotic attended a March 25 art exhibition reception.
The Weekender: Waterfalls, frost and cabbage patches in North Georgia
The Weekender visits the mountains of North Georgia during the last weekend of winter.
Jessye Norman students create short spy flick
FISHMAN: Agent H2O is a spy flick created by area middle school students at Jessye Norman School of the Arts.
Special Olympians celebrate sports and friendships
Special Olympians competed in the annual spring games at Lakeside Park March 24.
K9 heading for duty in Burke County
A 19-month-old Labrador Retriever is the newest member of the Burke County Sheriff’s Office.
Aiken Tech makes way for new nursing education center
Aiken Technical College is tearing down older buildings to make way for a new nursing education center.
VA dietitian receives state award
Valerie Lively’s commitment to helping veterans eat healthier earned her a top award.
Grovetown Elementary students consider career pathways
Grovetown Elementary School fourth and fifth graders learned about career pathways offered at Columbia County high schools March 21.
Augusta GreenJackets to celebrate Hispanic culture in upcoming season
For three days in the 2023 season, the GreenJackets will be playing as Los Pavos Salvajes de Augusta – the “Augusta Wild Turkeys.”
Female artists at center of art exhibition
A limited engagement art exhibition highlights the contributions of female artists.