Staff Report
Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.
Thirteen-year-old to graduate Aiken Tech May 6
Megyn Bolen of Aiken will receive her associate degree from Aiken Tech May 6, likely the school’s youngest graduate ever.
In pictures: Paying tribute to deputy killed in line of duty
People paid their respects Monday as the funeral procession for Columbia County Deputy Brandon Sikes left Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Home.
‘Anastasia’ brings 80th season home for Augusta Players
The Augusta Players will present “Anastasia” May 9-11 at the Imperial Theatre.
Students take part in healthy choices youth workshop
The Phi Chi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated hosted its second Annual Youth Workshop, themed “Healthy Choices, Strong Minds,” on April 26, 2025.
Sixth annual NOT’lanta Open held at Montclair Pickleball Courts May 1-4
The Sixth Annual NOT’lanta Open was May 1-4 at the Montclair Pickleball Courts.
In pictures: Columbia County Public Safety and Preparedness Fair May 3
Scenes from the Columbia County’s Annual Public Safety and Preparedness Fair Saturday.
Cannon Ballers steamroll GreenJackets May 2
The Augusta GreenJackets’ woes at Atrium Health Ballpark continued Friday night, as Augusta lost 9-1 its fourth straight game of the series in Kannapolis.
Scholarship honoring Godfather of Soul launched on his 92nd birthday
A new scholarship honoring the legacy of James Brown launches ,May 3, the Godfather of Soul’s 92nd birthday.
Harlem passes Whitewater to advance to Elite Eight
The Bulldogs defeated the Wildcats 5-2 in the final game of a three-game series to advance to the third round of the Georgia High School Baseball State Playoffs on May 2.
In pictures: Wesleyan squashes Aquinas soccer playoff dream
Aquinas boys’ high school soccer team lost 5-1 against Wesleyan in the second round of the
Private Georgia High School State Playoffs on Friday, May 2.
Augustans celebrate historic preservation efforts at Cotton Ball
Historic Augusta held its annual Cotton Ball May 1.